The+Ipod+Touch


 * This image above is of an Ipod touch, which 'is an iPod with a high-resolution display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, Game Center, and more' (Apple Inc. 2011).**

These devices are now being used in schools for a range of learning tasks. They have different game applications which have been created to teach children using an interactive approach to engage them in various subjects.

One example of how these devices might be utalised is in the core learning subject of Maths. An interactive website focused on Maths learning Mathletics Websitecreated an application for the Ipod touch called 'Mathlectis'. The games and activities are interactive and have different levels to challenge the children's learning. This application is simply a smaller version of the website, which provides games and maths challenges for children and is a great tool for them to access during a maths learning rotation. For example, if the teacher was conducting a lesson on times tables there is an option on the application where the children could choose to play a times table game and self assess their learning.

Anyone with access to an Ipod, Iphone, Ipad or Apple Mac computer can access the Mathletics application, as they can purchase it through the App Store for $2.49 AU: Mathletics App

Access to the actual website however is different, you just need access to a computer and the internet. For schools, there is an option to buy unlimited access per class or per student, which may then costs the parents of the students individually per year or per term depending on the curriculum.

Below is a clip of how a child would use an Ipod Touch Maths application: media type="youtube" key="Dm_9pkke6ew" width="425" height="350"