Typically iPods are thought to be a device used to store and play music in the same way a CD player does. IPods are not limited to this use only, since iPods can be used to store any computer files.
Using the iPod attachments that are available, teachers can record their lectures so that they can be available for students to listen to on their iPod. What a great tool that would be for a substitute lesson plan. Even if students in a class did not own a personal iPod, the teacher could leave his iPod, and speakers attachment, with the the substitute so the class could listen to it.
Also, using the iPod could be a great way for teachers to record lectures so that students who are absent could still listen to the lecture. Maybe this is not something that a teacher would want to do regularly, but in certain circumstances. Like if a student who truly wanted to keep up with his studies was hospitalized. Or, if one fourth of the class was going to be absent for a week because the softball team was going to the final playoffs.
Whether using the iPod as a device to deliver lectures to students, or just a storage device, the way iPods are used in instruction is expanding. See the website http://www.principalspartnership.com/iPods.pdf for more information.
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I like the idea of being able to record my lectures and expecially if one of my students was absent. Very neat idea!
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