IPods like many other technology advances do have academic advantages. However they of course can also be misused. Students can benefit from using IPods in the classroom. Students are able to keep a calendar and a recorder at the palm of their hand. They are able to down load pod cast and listen to them over and over. However many universities do not allow such electronic devices in their classrooms at all because you can also use the device to cheat on exams and projects.
A study recently conducted at Duke University studied the educational benefits IPods have in the classroom. 1,650 freshman students were given IPods to use in their field of study in and out of the classroom. Many of the students used the IPod calendar feature to help keep up with projects and test. Some other used the IPods as alarm clocks to help them to get to class on time. The rowing team used the IPods to recall their calls to the rowers to help with practices. So with all new technology ideas there are always pros and cons you just have to weight them yourself to see if the benefits out way the risk.
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