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iPod remote

Posted By: Eric Daniel on Sat, Mar 13, 2010 1:38 PM| Views: 821
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For the last 3 weeks, I've been using an ipod remote, found on ebay (search: rf ipod nano remote; $7.15 w/ shipping) Now, it only works with a 1st generation ipod nano, which I also found on ebay for about 40 bucks. The remote did need a new watch type battery, but this works amazingly well. 

 I can be anywhere in our large gym and stop and start music. It works great as a management tool, and the music is a great energizer. 

I started without music, loved it when I started using some music, but this has allowed me to cue the music at any location or time during class, which is great when students need feedback during skills. 


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S. Lane wrote: on Mar 16, 2010 01:41 AM
My IPOD remote does not go across my gym, are there different powers for remotes?  I agree that music is such a great motivator!  I am using "party in the USA" as a great stretching song....then add keep the "fire burning".  Just have to watch the lyrics.Any ideas about the remote? 
Eric Daniel wrote: on Mar 17, 2010 12:58 PM
The remote I found is a radio frequency (rf), which tends to be a bit more reliable than an infared (the kind w/ the little sensor on the front) Also, maybe see Jay's comment about a new battery?...
Scott Green wrote: on Mar 17, 2010 02:54 PM
Eric, what is the brand name of the remote?  We've been using a Scosche remote with our 2nd Gen Nano.  It worked well for a while.  I think it's time for a new battery though.  We could pretty much walk anywhere in the gym and it would work. 
Eric Daniel wrote: on Mar 20, 2010 08:02 PM
Scott, that's what I'm using, as well.
pam wrote: on Mar 25, 2010 08:38 PM
I use a "HOMEDOCK/Music Remote" by Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (have a 4th generation nano).  Love it!  Accessible anywhere in the gym and adjacent hallway; it also has a volume control, charges the iPod, and doesn't interfere with the microphone that I use. 
Jenny Mentzer wrote: on Apr 06, 2010 03:49 PM
I have used my itouch with a remote app all year and love it.  I have a speaker system that I hook up my computer to and simply use my itunes and play whatever I want from my computer and don't have to burn so many cd's like in the old days!
Carrie Flint wrote: on Apr 12, 2010 07:23 AM
I have been teaching with music for at least 10 years now.  I never use a whistle...don't even own one.  Music is the greatest management tool as well as a great motivator.  I started using an IPOD about 2 years ago and I it has taken my lessons to a whole new level.  I create my lessons by also creating a playlist that compliments the skill, activity, or theme.  For me the music adds to the learning environment for the students.  Now concerning the remote, I have yet to have one work. That is one reason I value the playlist because the songs I select guide the sequence of activities so I don't have to stop the music as much during a lesson.   I am an itinerant APE teacher so I need a portable IPOD dock.  I am on my 4th, still not completely happy...need to save up for a BOSE.
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