i-pod use in classroom instruction

I researched the Duke University digital initiative. It appears that Duke University give or loans their students an i-pod with voice recorders installed. The school is using i-pods to add to class instruction. The i-pods are used in many different helpful way one of which is the distribution of class learning materials. They also used systems such as blackboard, podcast, and i-tunes to provide information to the students.

In the class room the i-pods could be used to record lectures and class participation for future reference. Students were able to use the i-pod outside of the class room by tailoring it to their own needs for projects and what have you. I think this is a great idea. I would much rather participate in classroom lectures than spend all of my time writing it down. Most people seem to be intimidated by technology and this is a great way to integrate it into everyday situations.

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