White paper
iPod-learning
Ear learning?
Duke University, in the US, has distributed iPods to 1650 new students,
pre-loaded with useful orientation information. Students can download
from the Duke Web site, similar to iTunes, where they will find
orientation schedules,audio books, language lessons, lectures, even
the University song!
Epic is launching a MP3 learning service. After an initial period
of research, the findings of which are in a free White Paper called
‘Ear-learning’, we have scripted and recorded sample
learning objects based on the 3 minute single principle.
Nomadic learning or m-learning has assumed that the mobile phones
and/or PDAs are the most probable devices for delivery. In practice,
simple MP3 players may be more effective. iPods, in particular,
have taken the market by storm. Indeed Apple has been transformed
by the iPod.
So does the iPod, and similar MP3 devices, offer a new channel
for learning? This is already happening. The iPod is now being used
as a spoken word playback device. It is clear that its consumer
appeal and ease of use makes it suitable for learning through listening.
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