Turn your iPod or mp3 player into a powerful educational tool
As a follow up to our VSTE presentation in February, try some of these ideas for using student friendly technology to encourage good study habits.
Last week I talked about voice recording on the mp3 player. This week I'd like to share ideas for studying notes or reviewing lectures. Study guides that have been created as a word file can be converted to speech files using Text Aloud Software. This software is availabe as a 30 day trial or for purchase at the following link: http://www.nextup.com/
It is an easy conversion that is completed in a matter of a few mouse clicks. Students can make use of the bus ride home or car rides to various after school activities to review daily lessons or review for an upcoming test.
Also, for video iPod users, powerpoint slides without narration can be converted using a variety of software tools. Several to choose from include: QuickTime Pro (29.95) or SnagIt Software (29.95).