Uses of I-Touch in differentiated instruction, part 1

Like many other technologies, I feel that Ipod-touch can be very useful in classrooms.  In my 2nd grade main placement, I can think of three students who can benefit from using Ipod Touch. 

The first child, is an ELL student.  She has hard time understanding instructions in classroom.  I think voice memo will help her understand better.  She can record the teacher's instruction if she feels she can't quite understand well.  Once recorded, she'll be able to go back anytime to listen to it again.  Also, translating apps will help her and her parents to communicate with the teacher when necessary.  The second child is a boy who always forgets his homework, take-home folder, and sometimes even his backpack.  I-Touch memo can help him be reminded to bring his homework, take-home folder, etc.  I think he'll love the idea of using an I-touch to keep himself organized.  The third child is a boy who has trouble writing.  He has great ideas, but doesn't like writing it down.  Using an I-touch to keep a journal will benefit him to practice writing.  I'm guessing that he's a little shy about his writing.  Writing a journal on an I-touch can be fun and private, which I think he'll enjoy. 

There are so many ways that I-Touch can be be helpful to many students.  I am so excited to explore our device and many great apps to help us teach and learn.