An iPod For Every Student?
Michigan’s government has put forth a bill which proposes to spend $38 million to purchase an iPod or other mp3 player for every student in the state. The bill is in response to the reported benefits of Universities being allowed to put lectures and other educational materials on iTunes.
While an iPod could be used as a valuable educational tool, it is probable that only a small precentage of students would actually use one as such. Rather than enhancing its educational system, free iPods for every student are more likely to increase distractions in classes which will only cause negative effects. When the cost is taken into consideration as well, it is clear that this bill will not pass.
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Loading …April 09 2007 11:22 pm | Technology
Mr. Besilly on 11 Apr 2007 at 7:26 pm #
|I’m all for using any modern technology to educate students and motivate them to learn. If school lecturtes will actually be created as MP3 files for use on the iPod, this idea is a winner.
Keith on 11 Apr 2007 at 8:14 pm #
Yeah, but don’t you think that this is a luxury and that the student can get the same info without spending $200. And if he wanted it he can spend $200. It’s amazing how many people (people you wouldn’t even expect) can afford an ipod.