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The iPod Innovation. Handheld Computers in the Classroom Stephanie L. Hartman. Cell phones are used at ease with students and are prevalent in schools Student interest in cell phone-like technology is high
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The iPod Innovation Handheld Computers in the Classroom Stephanie L. Hartman
Cell phones are used at ease with students and are prevalent in schools • Student interest in cell phone-like technology is high • Portability of a small handheld device increases the possibility that students will use the device more often when knowledge is being created • Accessibility for special needs students is paramount to their success – a wireless electronic device can increase their access Need
http://www.businessweek.com/bwThe daily/dnflash/oct2004/nf20041012_4018_db083.htm • http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/instant-expert-a-brief-history-of-ipod/ • http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/ • http://www.apple.com/education/ipodtouch-iphone/#accessibility iPod touch was invented to market to individuals that wanted a device without a cell phone plan History of the iPod
The iPod was originally created to house music in a miniature digitized format. Educational use was incidental to this innovation Serendipity