Many teachers are against the use of electronic equipment such as iPods and telephones in the classroom because it is a distraction to both the teacher and their students. Interesting enough, Ohio State University's Medical School found a great way to incorporate the use of the iPod Touch and the iPhone in education as well as in medicine. In the classroom, the medical school students participate in interactive sessions and even take notes on their iPods and iPhones. Professors at Ohio State found that their students are more curious about their learning and are more successful.
Using the iPhone helps medical school students become better doctors. They have the freedom to listen to the lecture podcasts as much as they want and can take their lectures everywhere the go. Additionally, by using these devices, they have the ability to show ready made pictures about their patients condition, they can look up medicines, and do the necessary research to ensure that their patients are receiving the care they need.
Incorporating the use of the iPod and iPhone is a great way to keep students at all ages engaged and excited about learning. Ohio State University's Medical School found a great way to promote learning and improve efficiency.
Check out the full story and video clips to learn more about how the iPod Touch and iPhone is being used at Ohio State University's Medical School.
I was in a conversation just this week with fellow faculty and staff nurse educators discussing cell phones and nursing students in the clinical setting. The focus of this discussion was on how to enforce the “no cell phone" policy. This is a far cry from how Ohio State has embraced this technology. I fear the use of cell phone technology in the clinical setting is not as close as I would like.
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