Most of us think of iPods as merely a way to listen to our favorite music anytime, anywhere. I use mine to help me get through my runs at the gym. But lo and behold they have become much more than mere portable music devices.
According to the research brief I read, iPods are being used in colleges to download lectures, allowing the student to listen when it is convenient for him. It's also beneficial to the student to be able to rewind and fast forward through a lecture to repeat material he may not have understood the first time or to help him study for an exam.
iPods are also being used at the K-12 level. Some teachers are requiring students use them to store important information such as assignments, notes, and lectures. It has been found that students with ADD and ADHD do well to listen to lectures via the iPod because it cuts out any outside distractions in the classroom.
I think iPods are a great way to give advanced students more control over their learning. When they are done with their assignments, they can move forward to enrichment material to enhance their learning.
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I wonder if that will save on paper if students can listen to the lecture on their ipod instead of writing it down when the teacher is talking. Seems easier.
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