Now here’s something that will definitely encourage students to go to class in Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan. Around 500 students and faculty will be receiving a free iPhone as part of the school’s new Mobile & Net Society Education and Training Program which is set to begin this fall. What’s the purpose of the iPhone in this program? They’ll use the iPhone’s GPS to determine if the student is actually present in class in lieu of the traditional method. You might think that this is quite an expensive alternative, but this is still just a trial and the university has managed to strike a deal with Softbank Mobile to provide the iPhones and some basic services to students and staff for free. If I were still a student, this new offer will definitely encourage me to go the school.
True, the GPS on the iPhone will probably be a reliable tool in keeping attendance, but wouldn’t the iPhone be more of a distraction with its gaming capabilities and other functions rather than a help to the students? What do you guys think; should iPhones play an integral role in the education system or not?
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