PPDP

=Personal Professional Development Plan-IPOD=

GOAL 1:
To develop a standards-aligned unit of study with rich, compelling content for future implementation in my classroom.

==**GOAL 2: ** == To learn to use an IPod to incorporate it into my lessons.

Evidence:
The following links are evidence of implementing the technology listed in Goal 2. 

In order to meet this goal, the following steps were taken:
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 * I received an Ipod through the Arts Educator 2.0 course.
 * I oriented myself to the equipment by working through the 15 lessons of Level 1 on http://www.makaucorp.com/ipod.asp
 * I worked through the 12 lessons of Level 2.
 * I explored other sites, such as
 * http://cgregg.wikispaces.com/Spiritual+Music+Selections
 * I watched all of the videos suggested in class: See ITune Links-Getting Started

**Tour of the Nano**

 * Good job of explaining the menu, coverflow, and how to access albums, songs, shuffle, and how to make a genius playlist.

Steve Jobs

 * Describes the features.
 * Push and hold center button to browse.
 * Holds 24 hours of music.
 * Eco-friendly

Stuff TV Review

 * Pretty much reiterates Steve Jobs' video.
 * Discusses the accelerometer.

CNet Review

 * Has been since been removed due to copyright violations.

Unboxing Your Nano

 * Showed how to remove Ipod from the box.
 * Described landscape and portrait mode.
 * Showed headphones and user manual in the box.

Features

 * Reviewed the screen options.
 * Discussed coverflow (album artwork).
 * Demonstrated how to "flip" through albums, artists, etc.
 * Press and hold center button to use genius or browse options.
 * Shake to shuffle the tunes.

Features PDF-Excellent

 * 60 pages explaining how to put music, photos, and computer files onto the nano.
 * Can listen to podcasts and audiobooks.
 * Can store data, play games and set alarm.
 * Explains how to add/delete items from main menu.
 * Discusses ITunes and the IStore.
 * Describes how to import music-Insert CD, open Itunes (If there is no name, click advanced/get CD track names or do manually).
 * How to make smart playlists and control volume (p. 26).
 * How to add photos (p.31).
 * External settings (date, time, etc.-p.37).
 * How to add calendars and agenda items (p. 41).
 * How to deal with common problems (p 45).

Ipod and iTunes

 * Explains the ITunes Store and registration.

iTunes A to Z

 * Discusses music, movies, games and other applications, podcasts, and audiobooks.

iTunes Tutorials

 * How to Install Itunes and download music.
 * How to view your music library and import CDs.
 * In order to find names, go to advanced/get CD track/names.
 * To create a playlist, click and drag.

Intro to iTunes

 * How to install Itunes, create a playlist, and make new folders.

Various Tutorials

 * How to view your library and import CDs.
 * In order to retrieve names for unknown songs, go to advanced/get CD track/names.

Downloading Music and Video

 * Explains how to set up an account at the Itunes Store and to intall the software.
 * Explains how to download files.
 * To burn CDs, go to preferences/edit. Click advanced burning, maximum speed, audio CD, no gap, and sound check.
 * Click, drag, and burn 1.2 hours worth of music.
 * To add files to the library, click browse to folder, preferences, check keep organized and copy to Itunes music library.

Beyond the Basics

 * How to sync photos and podcasts.

Troubleshooting

 * Fully charge Ipod (about 3 hours).
 * Reset.
 * Retry.
 * Restart computer.
 * Reinstall software.
 * Restore to original settings.
 * Ipod support menu.

iPod User Discussions on a variety of topics. iTunes User Discussions on various topics of interest.

iPod Manuals

 * 80 pages explaining how to put music, photos, and computer files onto the nano.
 * Can listen to podcasts and audiobooks.
 * Can store data, play games, and set alarm.
 * Explains how to add/delete items from main menu.
 * Discusses ITunes and the IStore.
 * Describes how to import music-Insert CD, open Itunes (If there is no name, click advanced/get CD track names or do manually).
 * How to make smart playlists and control volume (p. 26).
 * How to add photos (p.31).
 * External settings (date, time, etc.-p.37).
 * How to add calendars and agenda items (p. 41).
 * How to deal with common problems (p 45).

iPod Five Rs Assistant
Progress was documented in the following ways (reference video clips) **
 * Reset.
 * Retry.
 * Restart computer.
 * Reinstall software.
 * Restore to original settings.
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 * I kept a journal documenting my efforts to learn to use the Ipod.
 * I was able to download many of my favorite albums onto the Ipod.
 * My students have observed me using the equipment.

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**Reflection:**
Although I diligently watched all of the videos and seemed to understand what was said, my technical skills still hold me back, to a certain degree. My Ipod seems to lock up very easily on the Genius setting. I've discovered that I need to let it rest for about a day. Then, I'm able to recharge the battery, and it works fine for a while. I do know how to download music, podcasts, and books onto the computer, but I still seem to have difficulty transferring some of the items that I want to use in class. The Ipod doesn't always seem to be respond. However, I am usually pleasantly surprised to see the selection listed when I check for it afterwards!!!!

Furthermore, I am still waiting for administrative approval to be able to download from my school computer. So far, I've only been able to add items at home.

IMPACT OF NEW LEARNING**:**
My students have seen me working with the Ipod and seem to be really excited about it. Some of their comments include, "Hey, did you see Mrs. Gregg's Ipod?" or "Mrs. Gregg, what kind do you have?" "That's pretty cool!" "Do you have any good stuff on there?" I have an eclectic variety of styles and selections on my Ipod. Anyone who is interested in listening to my music is welcome to do so; however, I did not download any raps!

PPDP Conclusion:
 As a selected particpant for Arts Educator 2.0, I am now able to incorporate the Ipod into my lessons to facilitate smoother transitions to my listening lessons. This opportunity has allowed me to learn how to download music, movies, and podcasts for use in my classroom.

**PLANS FOR CONTINUATION OF LEARNING**:
Throughout the summer, I plan to continue to learn more about the Ipod, so that I can more fully utilize it in my classroom. My intention is to be able to have the substitute teacher use the Ipod with my downloaded lessons so that all of my classes can have the same basic lesson when I am not in the classroom. = =

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I worked with Dr. David Berlin throughout the development of my unit and PPDP. While working with and e-mailing David, I took notes and made corrections as suggested. As I got closer to the May 7th meeting, I asked Jamie for feedback because I wanted to make all of the necessary corrections that I may have overlooked. I also sought advice and suggestions from some of my colleagues and printed out work by other educators from the Governor's Institute to compare them with mine to implement further corrections.======