About five years ago, Duke University decided to give an ipod to all incoming freshman. The students used it to record lectures, educational shows, etc. It's really cool because you can go back, and listen to a particular lecture when needed for studying. Some of the engineer majors used the ipods for learning about sound waves.
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I think it's a great idea to use ipods in the classroom. It allows students to record discussions, and collaborate with others. If a student misses a class then he/she can easily pull the topics discussed in school that day up on the ipod.
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When the iPod Touch adds a camera, I will probably make it a requirement for this course.
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