iPod 101

March 31, 2009

iPod basics

You moveyour fingeraround theclick wheelto scrollup or down.

Why use an iPod?

Promote a leisure activity skill.

See how well your student can attend to a task (turn on the ipod, navigate through music, listen to music).

Use an iPod to reinforce a social story.

Promote social independence.

iPod definitions

iTunes- “an audio playback program designed by Apple computer.”

Podcast- “is a pre-recorded audio program that's posted to awebsite and is made available for download so people can listen to them on personal computers or mobile devices.”

Vidcast-a video podcast.

Syncing-Data is moving from the computer to an ipod (your iPod will need to be plugged into the computer).

Hold Switch-This allows you to lock the iPod when it’s in use so that your settings aren’t changed.

Docking-a home base where your iPod can charge or sync.

iPod and iTunes

You will need iTunes downloaded on your computer before you’ll be able to upload/download music. IT can do this.

Common questions

Q: How do I charge the iPod?

A: It needs to be plugged into a

computer’s USB port.

Q: How do I organize folders?

A: You will want to create separate

playlists. You can do this by typing ctrl n.

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Q: How do I remove/add a podcast?

A: You open up iTunes to add a podcast.

You can delete a podcast from your

playlist by right clicking and hitting delete.

Q: How do I do a voice recording?

A: You can use the iTalk Pro which plugs

right into your iPod.

Free podcast resources

Candlelight stories

StoryNory

Just one more book

(this is a summary of children’s books)

Checking out an iPod

See Sarah Albanese.

Sign iPod release form.

Remember to ask questions!!