The use of iPods in the classroom for instructional purposes was a very good idea. First, it took a piece of technology that is very available and turned it into a learning tool. Students use the devices for recording lectures, making oral notes, and making electronic flashcards. The iPod has changed the way the student takes notes and even the way they present research papers.
Instructors have to plan and design content to use the device. This looks like we are moving toward the technical age even in the classroom. Students can also communicate through podcasts and review notes on a lecture that they didn't quite hear or understand. They can also download lecture material. Instructors were asked if this caused attendance to go down and they stated just the opposite. Use of the iPod increase attendance and interest in the class material. About 75% of the freshman at Duke University use iPods for their academic work.
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