University of Missouri, Columbia’s School of Journalism is requiring all students to have an iPod Touch or iPhone starting in FALL 2009. The school promotes the use of the device to assist in delivery of content. The issue is causing a mild controversy amongst the students.
The new policy has sparked a bit of criticism. The School of Journalism will post educational material for the student on Apple’s iTunes University. The service is free for all educational organization. Apple stands to profit from this program. This is via the sales of the iPhone or iPod Touch.
The school boasts how the student can take advantage of federally financed education by making the products a requirement. The school’s website states….
Students with documented need (as determined through the FAFSA filing process) may include the cost in financial aid packages because it is required.
Now if yor computer dies and you cannot afford to repair it just whip out your iPhone and iTouch.
