Spring 2009 Teaching & Learning with iPods Program

Apple’s iPod is far and away the most popular portable media device. The iPod can store and display audio, video, still images and text. From an education standpoint the iPod is a portable multimedia center that has the potential to extend learning in many different ways.

Since Spring 2006, Information Services has helped University of Richmond faculty to incorporate iPods into a number of courses. We are now transitioning from a model of semester initiatives with a request for proposal to a model of working with UR faculty to incorporate the technologies on other time scales similar to cameras, student response systems, etc. This means that based on availability and the needs of the course, UR faculty can begin working with CTLT staff at any time to begin the steps. CTLT academic technology consultants will support the class, providing:

Training in the use of the iPod
Setting up a podcast feed so any additional media materials can be distributed throughout the semester
Technical support for all issued equipment
Media support, including recording, editing and distribution assistance

At the conclusion of the activity, the equipment will be returned to the CTLT.

If you have questions, please contact Fred Hagemeister via e-mail or by phone at 804-287-6689.

Duke University has conducted a widely publicized iPod initiative and has reported on the successes and challenges of their program. You can learn more about how iPods have been used across the curriculum at Duke University by visiting their web site to see how faculty are using those and similar devices this semester. More information on using iPods in higher education can be found on the Georgia College and State University iPod site.