iPodTouch and iPhone Mandatory in Missouri University

Referring to “some research” that shows if a student can hear a lecture a second time she/he retains three time as much of that lecture, the University of Missouri decided to require all journalism majors to own an iPod Touch or an iPhone. Using the devices, student will be able to access class lectures and courses material online and hopefully learn better. Students who get financial aid will be able to claim the gadgets in their estimate, but it will be a costly investment for those who are not recipient of such aid although the devices will be discounted through the Apple educational program (iTunes U). Apple has always been ahead of the competition when it comes to converting users inside the University…