iPods

http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/reports/ipod_initiative_04_05.pdf I found a very interesting article or research perhaps on the use of iPods. This research is called Duke University iPod First Year Experience. The University conducted a research giving approximately 1600 iPods to freshman students and teachers. It focused on the academic use of the iPod by students and teachers.

In findings, the iPods were very helpful to students and teachers in many different ways. The research found that recording was the most widely used feature for academic purposes. Teachers and students were able to use iPods as a classroom recording tool, field recording tool, and study support tool. In conclusion, iPods has its up and downs however, it can be used successfully by teachers and students. I do plan to eventually purchase an iPod with video recording for educational purposes.