I came across this article about teachers teaching Spanish with iPod touch devices. It ties in nicely after yesterday’s Spanish & Education information. For all of you Spanish educators: Is this something you would use in your class(es)?
This article is from Fox 31 KDVR in Denver, CO. The link is http://www.kdvr.com/news/kdvr-ipods-school-021710,0,977100.story.
Denver teacher using iPods to teach Spanish
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Students in Noah Geisel’s Spanish class at Denver’s East High School work on their iPod Touch devices. (February 17, 2010) |
DENVER – At East High School in Denver, you can see an entire class using iPod Touches. But the students aren’t breaking the rules. They’re following the lesson plan.
Spanish teacher Noah Geisel got a grant from Qwest to buy the devices, and now uses them routinely in class. He says student engagement is the key.
“I heard a quote that you’ve got to give them what they want, in order to give them what they need,” Geisel said.
With the iPods, students can view podcasts, do opinion polls, tweet and use different apps. Students say the technology is making a difference.
“I am a teenager of the 21st century and we’re all iPod and cell phone-related, and so it’s so much more interesting in my mind,” said student Lila Wright.
Geisel says he sees an impact on kids….(read more)