It’s no news that iPods have a huge following and can be found literally everywhere. But is it correct to use it in the classroom? (Educators everywhere collectively sigh and shake their heads in disapproval.)
Obviously, students are more (if not entirely) inclined to allow iPods at school, while most educators outright forbid them. Let’s see how everything weighs and get an idea for ourselves, whether or not our children should take them to school.
Cons:
A. Teachers are annoyed when students are too distracted and cannot hear them while they are teaching their lessons in class.
b. Students may download pornography or inappropriate media and bring it to school, where other students may be affected.
against iPods can be used as a cheating tool. Some teachers have heard from students planning to download formulas for math tests and the like.
d. iPods can be stolen.
my. Some educators worry that students will become isolated and antisocial. Instead of tuning in to other people, they stay in tune with themselves.
F. Students can become so engrossed in listening to music that they become completely disconnected from what is going on around them, causing unnecessary mishaps.
gram. Students may be playing their music too loud and it may damage their hearing.
Advantages:
A. Students find that listening to music calms them down and therefore they become better at school work.
b. Give students something to do when there is downtime at school; or while riding the bus to or from school. (Watch a movie or educational video, perhaps?)
against Students can show their individuality by the type of music they listen to.
d. The students disagree that they will become antisocial; in fact, they find it a good way to connect with their peers, sharing their music with them (since there are two headphones to share with a friend).
my. iPods can be used to record lectures in class and listen to them when reviewing for exams. This is also favorable when the teacher speaks too fast; you can rewind and listen again.
F. Education is available podcast that students can tune in to and that can help them in their learning.
gram. Students can install educational apps like dictionaries, bibles, and calculators, thus removing the extra bulk from their backpacks/lockers.
H. Audio lessons can be listened to before class, allowing students more time to work during class.
Yo. It might be more beneficial for teachers (who have been teaching the same lesson over and over again) to record and broadcast their lesson. That way they won’t lose the inclusion of important points in your topic.
d. Recorded lessons can be shared with students who are absent.
k. Podcast lessons are much more accurate instead of going through notes.
