I don't think there's been a study, but I cannot see how a distracted student could possibly be more or even as successful as a student who is actually concentrating on the material.
students should listen to ipods during class because im awesome
No unless the teacher allows it which I've never heard of
While the teacher is talking/lecturing? No. But at my school, students can sometimes listen to iPods during homework time, independent classwork, or study hall; I think that's okay.
yes! because studies sugest it can inprove brain function
yes
bad idea
Say that the teachers would only let students take iPods to school if they have good grades and no detentions. Then that would motavate the students.
Cons: a. Teachers are bothered that students might be too distracted and unable to listen to them as they conduct their lessons in class. b. Students might download pornography or inappropriate media and bring them to school, where other students might be affected. c. iPods may be used as a tool for cheating. Some teachers have overheard students planning to download formulas for math exams and the like. d. iPods might be a target for theft. e. Some educators are concerned that students become isolated and antisocial. Instead of tuning into other people, they are left tuned into themselves. f. Students can become so engrossed in listening to music that they may completely tune out what going on around them, causing unnecessary mishaps. g. Students might be playing their music too loud and could cause damage to their hearing.
We can't have iPods in school because kids will listen to them while the teacher is talking, and it is distracting to themselves and other students.
It's harder to listen to the teacher and it is distracting.
Yes, ipods do occasionally appear on woot.com as well as sellout.woot.com. However, the ipods are usually older generation models and/or refurbished.
probably very few. they distract the students from learning.