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 * 1) Casey’s Site: [] I really liked this site because of the many great examples it gave about using Podcasts in Education. A great example that I liked was having the students record a summary of what they learned in class. I feel that it would be a great idea to have students record what they learned in each unit at the end of the school year. Students could explain how to do a certain skill or show their understanding with their content knowledge for the year. What a wonderful way to end the school year.
 * 2) Steve’s Site: []  This article is about a school providing iPods for students to study foreign languages. The school also provides students with downloadable files on their website for students. This helps to promote students to find ways to study away from class time. I know that I would have had more motivation to learn more about foreign languages if it was done through the use of iPods. I am jealous! It is great to see a school that gives students resources to support their learning outside of the classroom. I would love to use iPods for students in physical education class sometime in the future.
 * 3) Letitia’s Site: [] This article really stood out to me because of how ridiculous some people can be about learning through technological resources. I couldn’t believe it when I read what the author felt about using iPods for learning. She mentioned that parents don’t let their children take their toys to school and feels that students shouldn’t bring their toy iPods to school.  I feel that there are too many positive things to consider with the use of iPods for learning. This author obviously doesn’t understand the impact that technology has on students. Teachers are not doing their job if they are prohibiting students from learning through technology. 
 * 4) Katie’s Site: [] I really liked this article because it gave me a better idea of what positive aspects there are when using iPods in the classroom. It has helped me to realize that iPods can be used as an excellent way for students to connect with their peers. I feel that iPods will help students with their social skills and will enable them to feel more comfortable socializing/working with other students. Students can share and split the two headphones and work together while  using the iPods. What an awesome tool to use to help promote a positive learning environment.
 * 5) Amanda’s Site: [] I loved how this article points out that teachers need to teach kids how to function in the real world (the world they live in), and not the world their grandparents lived in. The article pointed out that students need to learn how to use technological devices and how to access and use content to solve problems and answer questions.  It is important for teachers to teach to students utilizing techology. Students of this generation learn best through technology. Students need continual guidance from teachers to help expand their knowledge through the use of technology. I feel that it would be great for schools to require teachers to use technological devices for students to solve and answer problems. There are many schools that have lots of technological resources and a low percentage of teachers use them in their curriculum. I can’t wait till the day comes where all school districts require teachers to use iPods in their classroom. I can envision students who are very enthusiastic learners!