ipods





Multi-touch Technology

 * Detects the small electrical charge from your fingers
 * Responds to one or more contacts at a time

Home Button - below the touch screen marked with a white square Press Home Button to return to your home screen with its list of applications

1. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes (9 or later) 2. Connect your iPod Touch with your included cable. This should launch iTunes for the initial setup. 3. Name your iPod and check whether you want to automatically sync your iPod. This is the easiest way to get going using your iPod. This is also good if you are new to using the iPod or are only going to be using one computer. If you plan to use your iPod with multiple computers, or are a little more familiar with the iPod, leave all the boxes unchecked so you can **//manually//** manage syncing your iPod. (Don't worry too much about this - can always change your mind later) 4. On the Summary tab, click Update to make sure you have the latest version update for your iPod. This is also where you can **//Restore//** your iPod back to factory settings. 5. Take time to become familiar with each tab. This is where you decide which media will be transferred to your iPod. You will be able to sync the entire library or specific media from the library.
 * Set up Tips using iTunes:**

You will need to create an iTunes account to download the applications for your iPod or iPhone. If you attempt to create your iTunes account first, you will be asked for a method of payment (credit card or gift card) to keep on file for future purchases. You will probably NOT want to use your personal information at school so purchasing a gift card would be good way to download non-free apps from the iTunes store. However, there is a way to avoid using a credit card or gift card until you are ready to purchase a paid app.
 * Creating an iTunes account //without// a credit card:**

1. Open iTunes and access the iTunes Store. 2. Click on the link for the App Store and choose any FREE application. 3. Click on the FREE APP link. You will be asked to Sign in or Create New Account. 4. Choose to Create New Account and click Continue. Agree to the terms of service and click Continue 5. Fill in the required information and click Continue 6. Choose NONE when asked to select a credit card 7. You will be given a message stating that iTunes will ask you to provide a payment methods when you want to download your first PAID app.


 * NOTE: The NONE option will not appear unless you attempt to download a FREE app first.**

1. Touch the Settings icon on the iPod 2. Configure Wi-Fi (wireless Internet support). Turn on Wi-Fi, if you have access to a Wi-Fi network and select your network. If the network is password protected, you will only have to enter the password once. 3. Touch General for additional options 4. Touch Mail, Contacts, Calendar to set up email. You will have to know your account information. 5. To browse the iTunes App Store from your iPod, you will need to set up an iTunes account with either a credit card or gift card. **(Refer to alternative method above)**
 * Settings on iPod Touch:**

[|Classroom iPod Touch - Do's and Don'ts by Tony Vincent]


 * Basic Setup Video Link** - []


 * Creating a Smart Playlist Video** - []

--Taps --Drags --Pinches --Flicks
 * Vocabulary**

Tapping allows you to select web links, activate buttons and launch applications
 * Explanations**

--Zoom in and zoom out of Safari and for photos
 * Double-tapping**

Two-fingered tapping and dragging


 * Holding** - put your finger on the screen and leave it there to bring up the magnifying glass when typing


 * Dragging** - to scroll up and down in Safari


 * Flicking** - use when dealing with long lists


 * Stopping** - during a scroll, press and hold your finger to the screen to stop scrolling


 * Swiping** - drag a finger from left to right


 * Pinching** - using your thumb and forefinger move them together as if pinching the screen


 * Unpinching** - the pinch in reverse


 * Tips**
 * If iPod becomes unresponsive, press and hold the Home button for 6-10 seconds to quit the program and return to the home screen
 * Back button appears on many iPod screens - tap this button to return to the previous screen in the application - this is different from the Home screen
 * Export Song List Tip (Do not use the Export Library Option) Copy and Paste is the easiest way
 * Multiple iPods/One computer - Create separate playlists and manually sync
 * Back up your iTunes library to a CD or DVD
 * Hold down the Shift key when starting iTunes to create multiple libraries
 * Scrolling Tip: Double-tap the white bar to jump to the top of the page
 * Double-tap the space bar to insert a period and a space - the next word will be capitalized
 * To save an image while browsing in Safari - Tap and hold the image you want to save. It will be stored with your Photos
 * To take a screenshot on the iPod - Hold down the Home button and press the Sleep button on the top of the ipod.
 * Restrict students by entering a four-digit passcode - General Settings>Restrictions>Enable Restrictions. You will need this passcode to change restrictions.
 * Even though your iPod Touch may have more hard drive space, you can only have 11 home screens with 180 apps (176 + 4 on the dock)

[|Apple's Explanation of the iPod Touch]

Apps Page


 * Resources for iPod Touch and iPhone**

[|Learning in Hand with iPod Touch]

[|iPod Activities and Lesson Ideas]

[|Apple Learning Interchange]

[|Top Web apps for the iphone and ipod touch]

[|Education apps for iphone and ipod touch]

[|Tony Vincent on UStream]

[|Wes Fryer Delicious Links]

[|iPhone Footprint]

[|iLounge - All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad]

[|iPod Touch in Education]

[|Google Mobile Applications]
 * Google Apps**


 * Important Points about your iPod Touch:**

You will not be able to play songs on your iPod that you transferred to your iPod using Finder on a Mac or using My Computer/Computer or an Explorer window on a PC. If you transfer songs to your iPod using those methods, your iPod will see them as data.

If you plan to connect iPod to another computer, make sure not to sync it with the iTunes library on the other computer. Set your iPod to "Manually manage music and videos." This will allow you to connect to other computers without replacing your current music with the music in their library.

Got a new computer and want to move your iTunes Library? Home Sharing in iTunes 9 is one option that enables you to move your iTunes library.

AppeVee - [] Application List - []
 * App Shopper** - []

Appsfire app for the iPod/iPhone - discover and share apps

[|LearningScience.org] - tools and resources for teaching Science - iPod/iPhone Apps available.
 * Science**

[|Cell Phones in Learning] [|List of apps for various mobile devices]
 * Cell Phones in the Classroom Resources**

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 * iTunes Link Maker** - create a link for an app

Kindle Classics Stanza 101 Classics ICDL Books for Children
 * Books and the iPod Touch/iPhone**

Story Kit - Students can create their own story and share