Ipod+Lesson

Although this lesson uses the traditional applications, I think it would be very effective for foreign language immersion. [] ISTE standards/nets 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understandingof technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. Understand and use technology systems

Students will use the ipods/ipads to listen to the song without the video on **Itunes's Music**. To watch the video students will use **YouTube** to watch the video. To monitor student's work during comprehension questions, student can use the **iRecorder Pro** to record their oral responses. If students need to look up a similar video for their comparison if they can't think of one, they will be able to search for songs and videos through YouTube. When students come across a word that they don't know how to say in Spanish or a word that they are unfamiliar with in English, they can use the **Word Reference** is probably the best application for a Spanish/English dictionary because it gives context for each definition.

Although I would not use it in this lesson, **Skype** would be a good tool to use if I were able to connect with another school in a Spanish-speaking country.

Another useful app is **MindSnacks** which is a language learning app with games and lessons to help you build your Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills. There are 50 levels of content and six mini-games, with a vocabulary of over 1400 words and phrases.


 * FlipBoard** is a great content-creation app that allows you to fashion personalized books with authentic content

For lessons where I want students to "travel" to other countries, the students could use **WorldView** which gives you access to the thousands of webcams around the world. I could have students

Here is a link to popular apps for foriegn language instruction: [] [] [] []

Links for ideas for apps for general education: []