--- Forwarded Message from Greg Kessler <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 08:33:17 -0400 >From: Greg Kessler <[log in to unmask]> >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #7586.1 iPods instead of audio consoles (!) So, I am curious, have there been any issues regarding theft and/or loss or damage with a class set of ipods? We are just about to begin using them in a similar manner and it would be helpful to hear what others have experienced. I have had my personal ipod replaced twice in the course of just over two years so I have to wonder what the return rate is on 30. I know these concerns have been a deterrent for some to go the laptop route, but have generally proven to be unfounded. Greg --On Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:15 AM -0400 LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > We have been using ipods for the last 2 years. We have a pool of 30 > loaners that students can take out for a weekend, a trip or whatever. We > have set up an "iPod filling station" that synchronizes our loaners to > the complete libraries of MP3 files in the various languages taught here. > > Students were rather reluctant to borrow thse units in the beginning, > primarily for reasons of losing or theft. Instructors still need to > understand how to best integrate the capabilities of these units in their > courses. > > Otmar Foelsche Greg Kessler [log in to unmask] Ohio University