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September 08, 2006
College Giving Free iPods to
A UK college is giving students iPods so that they can catch up on missed lectures on their own time. South Kent College in Dover has spent 25,000 on iPod nanos for 250 students in the hope they will listen to podcasts of lectures, as well as music. The college is making lectures on IT, motor vehicle engineering and childcare available as podcasts, and has plans to make all courses available to download by next year. Some have found the program controversial. The Campaign for Real Education said it was wrong to offer students "bribes". "It's a scandalous waste of taxpayers' money," said Campaign chairman Nick Seaton. "Youngsters should want to take the courses for their own sake if they are worthwhile.
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Posted by Rob at September 8, 2006 02:01 PM
