iPod Review

iPod Projects

2006-11-28T05:31:00.000-08:00

Interesting materials and student feedback from a podcasting implementation at Milledgeville University in the states.

"The bottom line is that the [ipod] technology is something students really love"

Advice to Other Colleges

Understand that you’ll have a few bumps in the road — but know that an iPod program will pay for itself many times over, academically and financially.
Solicit proposals from interested faculty members; set a deadline for submissions. This will readily identify those who understand the potential of iPod to enhance the learning experience.
Consult with other schools that have launched a similar project. You’ll save yourself a lot of footwork down the road.
Create a comfort-level that encourages creativity in your faculty. They will rise to the challenge.

"The iPod project is a wonderful example of how an innovative faculty can enhance learning with new technology"

Contiue to read the article at Apple Education

Dental Students Launch iTunes U Initiative

2006-11-28T03:40:00.000-08:00

According to the Dental Students Launch iTunes U Initiative

"almost two-thirds of the students showed a preference for using the audio-only content, as opposed to the video files. They liked the mobility of the audio material, and its ability to be played back on an iPod"

iPods in Education

2006-11-28T03:07:00.000-08:00

Epic "the UK market leader in e-learning, blended learning and knowledge solutions" have produced a extremely imformative paper on iPods/Mp3 players and learning. Unfortunately you will have to request the paper but this will be delivered free of charge in the form of an Adobe Acrobat Portable File Format (PDF).

Includes:

40+ FREE white papers
40+ learning book reviews
25+ show reports
40+ case studies
70+ research entries
40+ learning resource links
Leaders in learning

Contact Epic for a copy of their White Papers.
Alternatively you can download it from e-Skills.com

Do you want to Excite the curiosity of learners?

2006-11-28T02:57:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Manchester College of Arts & Technology iPod review.

I’m interested in finding out if any tutors use MP3 players or the ubiquitous iPod in the classroom.

• What is an iPod?
• How could I use this technology to enhance teaching and learning?
• Maybe you recommend a Podcast to students as an extension to their classroom activities.
• Are your learners tirelessly listening to music from MP3 players or their mobile phones?
• Do you think they might listen to a weekly 5-minute MP3 audio file summarising the salient points of the week and encouraging them to keep up the good work.
• Would you like to use audio evaluations as part of your assessment criteria?

I would also be particularly interested if anyone as any experience of Podcasting, using an iPod or MP3 player and would be interested in contributing to the Blog.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like advice on creating Blog’s or Podcasts to help promote teaching and learning within your curriculum, disseminate information or simply make learning less formal and more enjoyable!

In order to collate information, resources and feedback on the pedagogic value of these technologies I have created a Blog that will contain weekly advice and more importantly the opportunity for you to comment or ‘have your say’ on this topic.