iPods in the Classroom

Starting in 2004 Duke university implemented a technology based curriculum that includes the use of iPods. iPods, which are usually used to listen to music are now being used to download lectures and talks from iTunes. There are at least four other universities that are using iPods in the 2008 school year. These are University of Maryland, Oklahoma Christian University, Abilene Christian and Freed-Hardeman. Standford University is also beginning to use iPod technology in the classroom.

An article written by Robert Craven says that the iPod should revolutionize the way that students learn. Some suggestions he has for implementing technology, even in elementary classrooms, are downloading and playing famous speeches, listening to audio books or even creating their own podcasts reviewing the weeks lessons. Craven suggests that when using an iPod for the classroom the iPod should contain only school related material so that the students aren't distracted. All-in-all iPods in the classroom can prove to be a very useful tool when used appropriately.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/21/technology/21iphone.html?pagewanted=all

http://www.schoolcio.com/showArticle.php?articleID=196604276