Team+Member+Goals

Lynne Herr - My goal is to listen to one new podcast each week, and to spend at least 5 minutes each day using my ipod touch. Kathy Mitchell – My goal is to search for Podcasts that could be used for my curriculum areas. Carol Jessen --My goal is to get my calendar and contracts synced to the iPod. Dawn Friedrich - My goal is to find a podcast and subscribe so I can share with my students. I would also like my students to make podcasts to share as well.
 * I listen to a podcast each day on my commute to work. I have a 35 minute drive each way, so I can listen to an hour podcast each day. I love it! My favorite is This American Life from NPR because I see so many parallels from each story to my professional and personal life. I especially appreciate the car adapter as I would not use my ipod nearly as much without it!
 * I downloaded two pocasts--one for Mac technology information and one was spanish.

Laura Claussen- I would like to find a suitable podcast for each of my core classes to show my teachers. My goal is to do a staff development mini workshop on some new iTouch Apps and Podcast.
 * Laura presented information regarding apps that are suitable for several disciplines. She made a handout and shared with all teachers K-12.

Shayna Johnson- my goal is to share what I have learned here with my class

Shelley Groene - My goal is to do a staff development mini workshop on some new iTouch Apps and Podcast. Terri Nollette—I want to place my appointment calendar on my itouch. I found it very difficult to put my calendar on my itouch. I got started and then set aside and did not get back to it. I know now that I have to carry the itouch with me to make more valuable to me.

Roxann Richards - My goal is to find a way for my students that have an ipod touch to use them for my classes. I will learn to use the calendar/sync functions.
 * I spent quite a bit of time looking for apps, found some interesting things but not necessarily for computer classes. I did not use the calendar/sync functions.

Anthony Munson- My goal with itunes is to to search and download many podcasts on my school subjects and tips with scoring lower in golf. Jim McKenney – My goal is to be more lenient toward student usage of ipods in the classroom. Patrick Heerten – My goal is to subscribe to a couple of podcasts and try to find some software to make my own.

My goal is to download a podcast and play if for my Careers students. Kendra Marshall I spent a few hours trying to find a podcast that I could share with my junior high careers class but came up empty handed. If anyone has a suggestion, please let me know! I have, however, downloaded games and other apps that I can use either for myself, my kids, or my students. In my careers class, when students get done with their work early I allow them to play the game “Life”. I am teaching a Medical Terminology course next year to a small group of students and I am already thinking how much we are going to use the Ipod (flashcards, WebMD, etc.) Kendra

My goal is to use our IPod for a class related project. Dasirae Sieh

I downloaded the Dictionary and Spanish Translator for my Spanish and English classes... Mrs. Marshall hogged the Ipod!!! dictionary.com app iTranslate app

Cindy Baum – To find and utilize educational Pod Casts as well as add my contacts and calendar to my Ipod. Mary Snowdon-My goal is to share this information with our staff and to have my tech partner, Josh, help me incorporate this into our student body. Josh Kemp - My goal is to try to share this information to the education of teachers and students in my school.

Barb Bode - My goal is to share new apps with other teachers at my school. I would also like to try some new Podcasts in my classes and use my iPod at least once a day. Ashley Bode- My goal is to help Barb show the other teachers how to use the iPod during school. I want to find new apps and podcasts that i could use for the classes I take and to help teachers find ones they can use in the classes they teach. Cindy Hild-- I would like to carry my iPod touch with me and learn to use the management tools
 * I shared with the 3rd grade teacher who let students practice their flashcards. They all said they would practice math facts if they had an Ipod.


 * I use it daily to check weather or facebook; I found many things I couldn't do: the air mouse was blocked at school, I couldn't sync with my computer at home. But I did enjoy learning more about the iPod

Ethan Mosel- My goal is to get flash cards for pier ed on the Ipod
 * I didnt have much access to the computer need so i did not acomplish my goal

Peg Anderson - My students and I use the air mouse for all powerpoint presentations. I have downloaded several podcasts including a video podcast from iTunesU that I have used in my freshman class concerning food safety techniques set to music. Another is from public radio where they discuss new gadgets that are on the market-did you know there is a toilet that separates number 1 from number 2? Has something to do with water conservations!! Ha! I have all my calendar appts. set in my ipod and I often check weather, especially when in an inner classroom where there are no windows! NPR-Gadgettes (lastest gadgets on the market are discussed), The Splendid Table (Food and Restaurant information, cultural experiences, etc.) I Tunes U - Gettin' Sicky Wit' It-video podcast about food safety with food safety lyrics set to music with animated video. App Store-Eat This, Not That! The Game, Nutrition (Nutrient content of foods, restaurant menus, etc.)

David Stairs – My goal is to continue to use my MacBook Pro and my ipod daily. When I learned my cad software was not Macintosh I quit using it like I should.

Jill Bates - My goal is to use my iPod Touch everyday to increase my proficiency and skills so that I can help teachers. My favorite new photography applications are Old Booth Premium and Color Splash. They are totally for fun. I also enjoy the Nike Training app. It includes exercise videos that are personalized for individuals based upon physical ability and age.

Judi Sigler - My goal is to complete a classroom activity that utilizes the iPods -- my school owns a 20-iPod Touch lab. Eli Shermer- My goal is to finish making the yearbook app, and possibly other successful apps.
 * Completed a simple activity with elementary students--they really loved using the iPods (duh!) & I found this link with some really helpful information about apps that would work well for education: https://www.ischoolinitiative.com/Educational_Applications.html

Kathy Mitchell & Anthony Munson - We are working on a presentation for our board of education and administration & possibly teachers.
 * I am also working on a WIMBA classroom where I hope to be able to use elearning to push information and video and audio to help keep students up to date if they miss class or need more to refresh information covered during a class period.

__Rhonda Jindra, ESU 1__ I added the following apps. I also listen to all kinds of podcasts and music. Today--I added several apps as we shared during this morning's session. I love my iTouch!
 * textplus (Brings me into the 21st Century since I don't have texting with my phone plan--yet!)
 * flashlight (This will be a great tool for checking out my motel room to ensure "no snakes".)
 * iHandy Level (Great resource when I decorate the walls of our home this summer.)