Pewaukee Board of Education

PEWAUKEE BOARD OF EDUCATION Spotlight on Teaching iPOD TEACHING INITIATIVE in the French classroom

Melinda Larson-Horne Pewaukee High School

October 26, 2009 DOCK: These apps appear at the bottom of all screens. Safari is the web browser. Music is the iPOD LEARNING INTIATIVEtraditional APPLICATIONS iPod that allows students to listen to French music and podcasts that I have downloaded. Mail allows students to e-mail things to themselves and others. Voice MemosThe Clock allows button students is used to as record a stop watch themselves speakingand as aand timer to listenfor timed to themselves activities and and others, includingassessments. teacher-generated listening activities.

chez MLH is a direct link to my blog: http://chezmlh.blogspot Students access the blog for cultural aspects and respond to blog posts.

Moodle is a direct link to my PSD Moodle courses (French I, II, III, IV) http://moodle.mcservices.com/moodle Students access the Moodle for resources, activities & assignments. Videos is a link to a safe videos website (monitored by the IT Dep’t) where teachers can post YouTube videos, etc. for students to view. The Notes button allows students to take notes or do timed writing. They may then e-mail their notes to themselves or to others. French I students applied their knowledge of numbers and dates to add their classmates' phone numbers and birthdays into the Contacts app.

RESOURCES: Google and WikiTap are useful apps or researching and looking for images. WordReference.com is a French-English dictionary (not a translator) that helps students with reading and writing assignments. MEDIA APPS:

Anomoto allows students to create and view their own videos and videos created by their classmates.

Le Figaro.fr and Le Monde.fr are online versions of Paris’ two most popular newspapers. These apps allow students to remain current on news in France, and to read the French opinions and perceptions of events that are occurring in the US. I have required students to research specific topics, but have also allowed them to find their own articles of interest. On Mondays, we do an activity I call Info, Sporto, Météo (News, Sports and Weather) where students talk about what happened over the weekend (personally, in Pewaukee, in Wisconsin, in USA, and in France). They use the Météo app for the weather and the Figaro and Monde apps for the news.

Radio France and France 24 Live allow students to listen to the French news and to watch news broadcasts. Radio France also allows students to stream French music radio stations. It is fun for them to hear what French teens are listening to (a lot of American music).

TéléLoisirs and TéléPub are French TV guides. Students enjoy seeing what is on TV in France and watching or reading trailers and commercials. Première is an app to watch trailers of new French films and dubbed versions of American films.

GRAMMAR APPS: iGrammar, French 24/7, and French Verbs allow students to review and drill grammar such as conjugations of verbs, use of pronouns, etc.

FlashCards and gFlash+ are apps that allow students to download pre-designed flashcards (there are several sets of French grammar and vocabulary), as well as to create their own sets of flashcards. They can put images on one side of the card, and write and/or say the corresponding French word on the other side of the card.

PasseLeBac: This app was designed for French high school students studying to take the baccalaureate exam. The questions cover various curriculum areas (French, lit, science, math, etc.). This is an app that is only used for advanced levels of French. CULTURAL APPS:

Postman allows students to create postcards with images and send them to each other via e-mail. Students send postcards from virtual trips to Francophone countries.

Paris2Go, Paris à Pied and Tour de France are apps that allow students to view pictures, videos, and locations of various points of interest throughout France. Google Earth and Maps allow students to pinpoint Francophone countries and cities. They may zoom into the satellite images to see geographical locations from a bird’s eye or street view. RATP allows students to navigate the Paris Métro subway.

KooCook allows students find French recipes and plan meals.

Logic-Immo allows students to search for an apartment in Paris (based on location and environment). iCode Free is a practice driver’s test. Students are given various driving situations and are required to respond appropriately.

Pages Jaunes are the French yellow pages.

Chanel: Students may watch Paris fashion shows. Students will use this app in French I when they learn clothing and perform their own fashion shows.

GAMES: Students can practice vocabulary with Wordex-fr and Mots Mélés. La Plus Belle Vie is a mystery game similar to “Clue”. Students are given clues both verbally and in writing. This game is a great challenge for more advanced students. Famille is a knowledge game that requires students to answer questions in various curricular areas (math, science, social studies, grammar, etc.). The questions are not very difficult, but students must be able to read the questions in French in order to choose the correct answers.

Bump is an app that allows students to share information (pictures, contacts, etc.) from one iPod to another. This is helpful when students are working together to form flashcard sets, presentations, etc.

UNUSED APPS: Some of the apps on the last page are not used, but cannot be deleted from the iPods. YouTube is blocked via the school’s filter. Students cannot access iTunes or App Store because they do not have the password to the iTunes account. We also do not use the Stocks app. iPOD LEARNING INITIATIVE APPLICATIONS LIST

Students will be allowed to use their own iPods in the French classroom. This privilege does not extend outside the World Language classes where students are required to leave electronic devices in their lockers. If a student wishes to use his/her own iPod, he/she must agree to the following terms:

 The student is responsible for protecting his or her own iPod.  The District will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged personal iPods.  The student accepts monitoring of the usage of personal iPods at any time, when requested by school personnel (teachers or administration). Students must remain on task and may only use applications that have been approved by the teacher (i.e.: Students may not use their own iPods to monitor their Facebooks, listen to personal music, etc.). Please reference the technology code of conduct on page 35 of your student planner for further explanation.  The student agrees to download any necessary applications, music, videos or podcast that are required for the course. If the student does not wish to purchase necessary applications, he or she may use a PPS iPod rather than his or her own iPod.

1. Le Figaro.fr Free 2. Figaroscope Free 3. Le Monde.fr Free 4. La Chaîne Météo Free 5. Première Ciné Free 6. FRANCE 24 LIVE Free 7. Programme TV par Télé Loisirs $1.99 (optional) 8. Le Tour 2009 Free 9. WordReference.com French-English dictionary Free 10. Animoto Videos, v2.0 Free 11. Passe le Bac $0.99 (optional) 12. FlashCards $2.99 13. gFlash+ Flashcards Free 14. Paris 2Go $0.99 15. RATP Lite: Métro & Bus Free 16. iGrammar – French $1.99 17. French Verbs $2.99 18. TéléPub Free 19. FREE French Tutor Free (optional) 20. Plus Belle La Vie $0.99 (optional) 21. Les Incollables - Spécial Famille $8.99 (optional) 22. Koocook Free 23. PagesJaunes, Free 24. Paris à pied Free 25. Logic-Immo Free 26. Wordex - Français – French $0.99 27. Mots Mélés $0.99 28. Réussir le Code de la Route Free 29. Postman $0.99 30. Google Mobile App Free 31. Google Earth Free 32. Wiki Tap Free 33. myHomework Free 34. CHANEL Free (optional) 35. Bump Free

TOTAL: $11.93 ($24.89 all apps) iPOD LEARNING INITIATIVE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Rules and Appropriate Usage

The iPods used by students are the property of Pewaukee Public Schools (PPS). The use of an iPod by a student is a privilege, not a right. This privilege can be revoked. Before using iPods at school, students and parents or guardians must sign this Acceptable Use Policy.

Students are responsible for appropriate behavior when using iPods in the school. The following rules apply to the use of the computer technology in Pewaukee Public Schools, including iPods:

The Pewaukee Public Schools encourages the use of the network, including the Internet, as a tool for research and education. The network, like any other school property, must be used for the educational purposes for which it was intended. Technology users are expected to follow basic rules of courtesy and common sense when accessing electronic information, so that the network, including the Internet, continues to be a valuable source of information for all individuals. A $10.00 technology consumables fee will be assessed each student each year.

1.Students must have a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian on file with the District to use the network and to use the Internet. 2.The District’s technology is to be used for educational purposes only. 3.On-line time must be used wisely to allow equitable access for all users. 4.The use of vulgar, suggestive, or otherwise inappropriate language will not be tolerated. 5.It is a violation to share a password with anyone else. 6.Engaging in activities that are pornographic or drug related will result in automatic termination of your network/Internet privileges. Suspension or expulsion may result from inappropriate use. 7.The transmission of unwanted or inappropriate e-mails is considered harassment and will be dealt with as such. 8.The use of the District's technology must not violate existing policies of the Pewaukee Public Schools. 9.Chat lines, bulletin boards, forums, etc. may not be accessed by students without prior consent of a teacher or person monitoring the Internet use.

Students will have access to iPods in the World Language classrooms and are expected to use them with care. Students will use District technology for appropriate educational purposes only. Improper uses of computers include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.Changing, altering, bypassing, or attempting to bypass any computer security measures. 2.Getting past filtered Internet sites. 3.Downloading or installing applications on the District iPods. 4.Attempting to hide files or activity on the iPod. 5.Undermining, subverting, hacking, or cracking the network or its computers. 6.Destroying, defacing, or altering equipment. 7.Deleting or modifying files not belonging to the student. 8.Attempting to access any account belonging to other students, faculty, or staff. 9.Introduction or attempting to introduce malicious software such as: viruses, Trojan software, spy ware, or other malicious software onto District owned iPods, computers or networks. Possession of malicious software items while at school, on the District network, or transferring to the District network will be considered a violation.

Any infraction of the above will result in a minimum two-week loss of Internet privileges with possible removal from all computer access and/or expulsion, and/or legal proceeding depending on the severity of the infraction.

Pewaukee Public Schools reserves the right to monitor all District technology use. The District also reserves the right to search Internet accounts accessed with school equipment without permission if it is felt that illegal or otherwise inappropriate use of technology is occurring. Improper use of District technology will result in fines, loss of network/Internet privileges, suspension, or expulsion as deemed appropriate. (Board of Education Policy #6500.09 Responsibilities

By signing this agreement, students and parents or guardians agree to:

 Submit classroom or personal iPods to school authorities upon request. Such a request may be made in order to ensure iPods do not contain any unapproved software or files, as well as to check browser histories and caches.  Accept monitoring of student usage of the iPods at any time, when requested by school personnel (teachers or administration). Students and parents need to be aware that files stored locally on school’s iPods or on school servers are not private.  Protect the iPods from damage and theft. If the iPod is lost or stolen, it should be reported to a teacher or administrator immediately. Parents or guardians are financially responsible for any lost or stolen IPod that is not recovered in good working order by the authorities. (District Policy No. 3400.09)  If the damage is wanton, willful or purposeful, the parents or guardians will pay the full repair/replacement cost of the iPod and/or headset.

Student-owned iPods

Students will be allowed to use their own iPods in the World Language classroom. This privilege does not extend outside the World Language classes where students are required to leave electronic devices in their lockers. If a student wishes to use his/her own iPod, he/she must agree to the following terms:

 The student is responsible for protecting his or her own iPod. The District will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged personal iPods.  The student accepts monitoring of the usage of personal iPods at any time, when requested by school personnel (teachers or administration). Students must remain on task and may only use applications that have been approved by the teacher (i.e.: Students may not use their own iPods to monitor their Facebooks, listen to personal music, etc.). Please reference the technology code of conduct on page 35 of your student planner for further explanation.  The student agrees to download any necessary applications, music, videos or podcast that are required for the course. The teacher will provide updated lists of media and associated costs throughout the year. If the student does not wish to purchase necessary applications, he or she will be required to use a PPS iPod rather than his or her own iPod.

Consequences for Breaches of this Acceptable Use Agreement

In the event a student breaches any part of this Acceptable Use Agreement, there will be consequences imposed by the school per the iPod Student Expectations form. Each situation will be considered independently and consequences will range from a discussion about the rules and expectations regarding iPod usage, to a complete withdrawal of access to all computer technology.

After reading the above-stated rules with your student, please sign the form below and return it to school.

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User Agreement and Parent Permission Form As a user of the PPS computer network and PPS iPods, I hereby agree to comply with the above stated rules and responsibilities, while honoring all relevant laws and restrictions.

Student’s Name (PRINT) ______

Student’s Signature ______Date______

As the parent or legal guardian of the minor student signing above, I grant permission for the student named to access networked computer services and school computer hardware. I understand that I may be held liable for violations. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet use – setting and conveying standards for the student named to follow when selecting, sharing, or exploring information and media.

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date______