Have you heard of the Apple Learning Interchange? Below is a list of some fantastic Apple Learning Interchange articles that I frequently refer to when I’m looking for information or examples of Apple products being used in the classroom. The detail and time that the authors spent on many of these articles is impressive and I hope you find them useful.

(In no particular order…)

1. iPod touch. Touching student lives in the classroom: Creative Uses for iPod touch in Education- by Karen Thompson, Ted Scalzo, Joanna Seymour, Andy Crozier, Katie Morrow, Jeff Hall, Mike Amante, Cindy Huson, Ross Abels, and Marty Park
   • This is jam packed with excellent content! The writers of this article cover a wide variety of topics related to using the iPod Touch in school. The section on using the iPod Touch to help meet the needs of special learners is something I share frequently with staff who are interested in assistive technology.
2. VNC and the Mac: Anywhere, Anytime Mac OS X Computing Made Easy- by Mike Amante
   • Mike does a thorough job of explaining what VNC is, how you can get it working on your Mac, and useful software that can help you get started.
3. Photography on the iPhone: Capturing, Editing, & Sharing Great Images on the Go- by Mike Amante
   • Mike, again, does an excellent job explaining all that there is to know about the iPhone camera. He shares tips for taking better photographs, applications and their unique features, and some of the different ways you can share images from your iPhone. This article does make me wish that the iPod Touch has a camera!
4. Free Learning Content from A-Z: Bringing The Podcasting Ecosystem Into Your Classroom- by Mike Amante, Bruce Ahlborn, and Cherie Hayes-Gigante
   • This is an excellent overview of free educational materials and resources that can be found in iTunes and the Apple Learning Interchange. I find the “Select” content sections useful for locating specific content area educational podcasts and Apple Learning Interchange “Exhibits.” The “Safari Tricks for Managing Content” section has some useful Safari tips.
5. Tagging for Learning: Using Metadata tags to create cross-curricular lessons.- by Gerry Paille, Rob Policicchio, Adam Burt, David Vandergugten, Domizio Baldini, Hannes Beecken, Gordon Shupe, Richard Tapp, John Maschak, and Cyprien Lomas
   • “Tagging for Learning’ has 6 specific activities that incorporate various “tagging” systems. The tagging techniques shared in this “featured content” article can be used for some engaging learning activities.
6. Meeting Diverse Learner Needs: Built-In Tools on a Mac- by Dianna Williamson and Kris Hill
   • Apple computers are an excellent platform for meeting the needs of diverse learners. This is a submitted piece that details some of the accessibility features of Mac OS X. The article also shares ideas for helping students get organized and resources for enhancing literacy skills.
7. Not Seeing is Disbelieving II: Why We are Doubting the Power of One-to-One Learning Environments- by Kyle Peck and Karl Sprenger
   • This article contains interviews that were conducted with various educational experts. These experts discuss recommendations for helping one-to-one laptop initiatives become more successful. The ten suggestions, along with responses by the “experts”, are quite useful for schools looking to implement a one-to-one program.
8. iPod Touch/iPhone for Administrators: Leading the way in the 21st century using 21st century tools!- by Andy Crozier and Mike Amante
   • This is a must-read article for any administrator who owns, or was given, an iPhone or iPod Touch. Administrators can find suggestions for utilizing the iPhone or iPod Touch for professional development, data collection, communication, and as a “mobile office”.
9. Educational Podcasts – From The Classroom To The Boardroom: A showcase of exemplary podcasts created by Apple Distinguished Educators.- by Jeanne Halderson
   • This article is a great place to find examples of podcasts created in various educational settings. This is the article you should look at if you are trying to find podcasts created in an elementary classroom, secondary classroom, or higher education course.
10. iChat in the Classroom: Resources, Best Practices, & Ideas for Instant Communication- by David Wallace and Mike Amante
    • Before I looked at this article I had never realized that there was so many different ways to utilize iChat in the classroom. The “Exemplary Examples” section has some wonderful examples of iChat being used for video conferencing.
    
    

These were just a few of the many different articles and lessons that can be found at the Apple Learning Interchange. What are some of your favorite lessons or articles?

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