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Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roxanne Clement Mar 24. 12 Replies 1 Like
I need some advice. I am trying to get a mobile device to use with my special education students in K,1,2 and 4th grades. I need something that can access the web and use content on sites like…Continue
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Patty Lewis replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"The Nook Color will do everything everything that you are looking for. It has the capability of acccessing the internet, using apps, and of course the eReader. We have iTouches at our school, which are fine for the apps, but they are really hard to…"
Stacey Bell replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"You didn't mention using the ipad but I feel this may be your best option. It has the capability of web access, downloading books, and many other great apps that can be used in your class."
Ruchita Parat replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"we have wifi for the room..."
Christopher Casal replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"I get that, but my point is if your wifi is managed by a central firewall you might not be able to connect the Kindle or Nook.
We have wifi in every classroom but they are all routed through a proxy server/firewall to filter content and the…"
Noriko Tanaka Cook replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"Kindle Touch 3G, Kindle Keyboard 3G, and kindle DX have free 3G service.Even when the school's network is down, you can still download ebooks on to these devices.
I don't know if any Nook models have free 3G.
If the devices…"
Chris Braaten replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"We have WiFI for the room."
Leigh Beck replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"My mom and dad have nooks and they love them they have internet books there easy to read and very user friendly. They connect with most networks anywhere! PRO NOOK!!"
Christopher Casal replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"How do you get the books to the Kindle without the internet?
I am not overly familiar with the Kindle platform so I may be mistaken, but I was under the impression you did everything over WiFi, never tethering to a computer.…"
Chris Braaten replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"Have you used the ipod touch with kids? I am leaning towards the kindle for the ereader aspect of it. I know you can do that with the iPod but does the screen size make it hard to read. I like that the iPod has Apple support and…"
rumblepups replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"I prefer the ipad for use school I use it everyday with my second graders. It is user friendly and connects to the web very well. "
Christopher Casal replied to Chris Braaten's discussion Ipod Touch, Nook or Kindle?"I lean toward Apple products for one main reason, proxy support.
Our district, like many, run the school network through a proxy server to control the firewall (blocking sites, etc). Apple devices, such as the iPod and iPad, have the ability to…"
Chris Braaten posted a discussionIpod Touch, Nook or Kindle?
I need some advice. I am trying to get a mobile device to use with my special education students in K,1,2 and 4th grades. I need something that can access the web and use content on sites like Starfall.com and mangahigh. I also want something that can be used as an ereader so I can load books for my kids to read in class. Does anyone know what the capabilities are for the ipod touch, Nook or Kindle to cover these needs? Ipad would probably be the best but price is an issue. See More
Chris Braaten replied to Daniel Rezac's discussion Kid Friendly Internet Research?"I have used SweetSearch a little bit with my kids. It is already filtered so searching is much safer."
Chris Braaten replied to Wesley Emlet's discussion Video in the Classroom"I teach Sped so I've used video to track behavioral issues so there is a visual record to go with case notes and FBA data. It is also a great tool to work with the child since they can see how they are behaving rather than me just telling…"
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