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Advantages and disadvantages of using iPods in the workplaceWe've all seen them.They're everywhere.People can't bear to be parted with them.They are..iPods!You see them in the park while people go jogging.You see them snuck into classrooms by students hoping not to get caught.You see them on airplanes, in malls and around the grocery store.But have you ever noticed them at work?Have you ever thought about using an iPod to help rather than hinder you at work?Let's talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages of using iPods in the workplace. Nowadays even businesses are starting to use iPods in the workplace.They are being used to deliver training and education materials.Typically a business produces 15 to 30 minute clips for employees to watch and listen to different types of training.The idea is that iPods don't have to be used just for entertainment purposes; they can also be used for learning and mobile education.Another thing that goes along with this is called Podcasting.
Podcasting is a technology that allows organizations and individuals to send multimedia content to an audience on a regular basis with little or no effort on the part of the user. The user simply subscribes to a particular Podcast feed and then the content is downloaded to the user's computer or iPod when a new Podcast episode/program is available. This Podcast can then be played in a computer media player of the user's choice, such as iTunes or an iPod. This means that the user does not have to go and look for information and is not tied into accessing media at specified times. So now let's discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of using an iPod in the workplace. Advantages Disadvantages All in all, using iPods in the workplace can be a great way to keep your employees up to date and ready to be as prepared as possible.Your employees will see it as a great perk to be able to use and have an iPod at work (especially if the company is providing the iPods) and they'll be happier and therefore more willing to get their jobs done. |
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