09/26/08 Using iPods in Instruction

http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/reports/ipod_initiative_04_05.pdf

I read the above link which reports on Dukes integration of iPods for instruction. In this report it states that in 2004 Duke University passed out to 1600 incoming freshmen an iPod with recording capabilities for academic purposes. During the Fall semester 15 courses and in Spring semester 33 courses incorporated the use of the iPods with their class.

The academic uses for the iPod were:

• course content distribution
• classroom recording
• field recording
• study support
• file storage and transfer

The iPod offered convenience and flexibility for both students and faculty.