-Ipods In Education-
It seems that technology is finding its way rather easily, more so as time progresses. Even mainstream entertainment devices such as an ipod can be used now as an educational tool. At Duke University, ipods were being used to create new flexible alternatives to conventional means of study. Students would use ipods to store or recieve notes, lectures, and other useful items.
I welcome technology in the classroom, especially if it allows the student not to be burdened with many different items that could be used at the touch of a button. However, the ipod should not be completely depended on as the ultimate storage unit and database for the student (if the teacher does implement it). Students should have back up materials on hand or at the ready if the ipod, or other device, fails.
Here is some good sites to read more about ipod usage in the classroom:
Duke University
http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/reports/ipod_initiative_04_05.pdf
A macuser.com article about a school in Arlington, Virginia
http://www.macuser.com/ipod/ipods_as_teaching_tool_making.php
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Excellent point about having a backup. This is important for all kinds of data especially school assignments. SS
ReplyDeleteCarlo,
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that there should be a back up for the iPods. Technology always seems to be crashing when it is most needed. So many times my computer doesn't work when I especially need it. iPods can definitely enhance the classroom, but we cannot solely rely on technology.