Essay on iPods During School

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Have you been asked by a student if he could listen to his iPod? Indisputably, the answer is yes. If you have me as a student, there is no doubt that you have been asked at least once. Currently, the policy at The Donoho School on iPods is only allowed during break and lunch. Music is played by some, loved by most, and listened to by all. Listening to music is an activity practiced so frequently that it is often overlooked. Listening to classical music has even been proven to improve certain aspects of the brain. Listening to music during class greatly decreases class noise and increases productivity, and it also relieves the unbearable stress experienced by students. These are the reasons why I feel that mp3 players and CD players (henceforth referred to as mp3 players) should be allowed during all classes. The conditions under which students would be allowed to listen to their mp3 players are as follows: An mp3 player is allowed during study halls, provided that the student is not on deficiency or taking a test. The mp3 player should only be heard by the user. If in any other class (academic class, advisory, or enrichment), listening to an mp3 player is only permitted once the active teacher permits the activity. If any of the preceding guidelines are broken, the act is considered a violation of school rules, and the present faculty member will determine punishment unless the infringement is considered a violation of the Honor Code (e.g. listening to an mp3 player during a test). The Mozart Effect originates from Dr. Alfred A. Tomatis’ book, Pourquoi Mozart?. The study consisted of participants either listening to Mozart, listening to repetitive relaxing sounds, or sitting quietly. Each participant took a test and the result showed that the participants that listened to Mozart scored eight to nine points (on average) higher. His research concludes that

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