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 * // Welcome to Mr. Pucci's Class Wiki //**

Here you'll find info on what we're doing in class, student resources and examples of quality student work. This site is still under construction, but check out my first podcast and read my thoughts below on using iPod technology in the classroom.


 * iPod Usage in the Classroom**

iPod usage in the classroom has great promise and educational value especially as schools begin the transition to teaching 21rst century skills across all curriculum areas. This technology, **used effectively**, can truly increase student learning by keeping today's tech savvy students engaged in learning and improve the quality of the student work by making the assignments more meaningful and relevant to their "real world."

Using iPod technology students can have access to far more information at the flick of a finger than they have in a bulky textbook. Also, students can demonstrate what they have learned in more creative and innovative ways. You could make the argument that implementing iPods and other technologies in the classroom will help make learning fun again for today's students.

Teachers can also be more creative and innovative in the way they teach. Teacher created podcasts can be used to introduce a topic, spruce up favorite lessons, provide for reinforcement and reteaching of concepts, test for student understanding or to help students who miss class make up for lost time.

Check out the short training video below created with Wink on formatting cells and using the format painter tool in MS Excel.
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