iPods in Schools

Over the past few years, schools have started to ban iPods at schools. This is only the next electronic device to be debated over being banned after cell phones and other media devices. I disagree with this rule for several reasons. Like the girl said in the article, if a student is going to cheat, they will find a way regardless of how they are cheating. A teacher can argue that there is evidence that students have saved answers to tests by typing them in the lyrics section of a song, but students can also write answers to a scrap sheet of paper and hide it in their pocket. Are teachers going to want to ban paper next? I think not. I do not think students should be allowed to use iPods during tests however. Because listening to music is a distraction, they should not be used for tests because tests are important grades, and the students should have their full attention on the test. When I am simply working on a project or finished with my assignments, I think I should be allowed to listen to my music. As long as a student is not disrupting others by having the volume too loud or singing along to the lyrics, they are okay, and I believe they can even make a room quieter when students are working because they are listening to music and not talking to other students. Teachers have even stared to use iPods in some elementary classes throughout the nation.An article I found that supports my claim can be found here. http://http://www.schoolcio.com/ShowArticle/1014