Learning Applications for the iPod® and Handheld Computers

Participants' Comments

What was the most meaningful and useful for you...

"The most valuable thing I’ve learned from this class is to be open to change. I’ve seen first-hand how quickly technology is changing and how product developers are rushing to compete for the attention of the consumer."

~ High School Teacher - Dyersville, Iowa

"I really enjoyed the mix of students from all over the world--what a great opportunity to hear about what else is going on outside the US. We are often so isolated, even though we have the greatest communications systems!"

~ CESA Program Director - Green Bay, Wisconsin

“I am in the process of choosing a topic for my research paper and have an interest in how emerging handheld technologies (interface between cell phone and handheld) and other tools available for teachers can improve computer mediated instruction. This was the perfect class for me to research some of these topics as the course content was very comprehensive and relevant.

I serve on the College of Ed and Human Sciences Web Redesign Committee at UWEC and at almost every weekly meeting this semester I have contributed something that I learned from your class.”

~ Business Technology Instructor at CVTC - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

“…I think my confidence level in working with this type of technology has increased ten-fold. I also feel that the format of posting was invaluable, due to the incredible resources of the class.

You did a marvelous job of organizing a class that kept our interest and made us want to exceed our own expectations.

My perception of the use of digital media has changed drastically, I was always impressed by what others had done, but I was content to let them do it. The change is now, I will attempt to incorporate and create digital media on my own.

My students will greatly benefit from this experience, because I now, am enthusiastic, and excited about using this technology, and I will try new things, which in turn will increase their enthusiasm and motivation. I am on the technology committee at school, so I hope that through this newfound knowledge, I will be able to share what I have learned with my colleagues, to improve our schools usage, and make wiser decisions regarding that usage. I also feel that I can make more informed decisions, or at least ask more informed questions than I have in the past."

~Kindergarten and High School Drama Teacher from Wisconsin

"This was the best on-line class I have taken. The instructor gave positive feedback on the lessons and the class discussions were always pertinent... The creation of the audio podcast was most relevant to me. I found this is something I will be able to use right away with my students."

~Elementary School Information Specialist - DoDDS Schools at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom