iPODS

iPods are a very popular device, I use my for listening to music only. I now realize that ipods can been used for several different things. Most schools K-12 and higher education, are now using ipods in education.

iowa School district is planning to use ipods for standardized testings. Special-Education students will use the ipods to allow them to work on their test at different rates. website (www.tuaw.com/2007/02/28iowa-school-district-to-use-ipods-for-standardized-testing.

Duke University reported that the use of ipods increased with students and faculty. It is rated most favorable with students and faculty. Duke university developed five major categories in which the ipod was recommed for. Classroom recording ( taking lecture notes, verbal feedback), Field Recording (Interviews), Study Support Tool (sutdying for tests and listening to audio books).

Now, that i know that ipods have a different use other than listening to music, i can incorporate it in my learning.