Programs have started using iPods in the classroom to aid bilingual students and science teachers. Also, iPods makes school more interesting for some students. One teacher found a useful way of incorporating it into the classroom instruction. She downloaded songs on the students' iPods, left some words out, and this forced the students to fill in the blanks. This is an expensive tool to have, but it is the job of educators to be able to reach out to all students.
Also, I read about Duke University sees a growth in iPod use in the classroom. The growth of iPod use has proven beneficial in the classroom at Duke University. The university has provided all students enrolled in DDI (Duke Digital Initiative) course a video or photo iPod depending on their course requirements. After students adapted to iPods, it became beneficial in the enhancement of classroom materials, lectures, or assignments.
No more expensive, in fact less expensive, than a text book bought, never opened, and not returned!
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