Use of ipods in School

There are very few teachers that allow ipods in their class. Most of the students in my class have that an ipod and enjoy listening to music when they work. Recently, one of the teachers usually let us use them said we couldn't, compelling me to write about this.

Perhaps the biggest distraction we have when we work is each other. We are always talking and socializing. I noticed that there is very little or no talking when we are allowed to use our ipods. Even if some people are slightly distracted by the music, it is only one person isn't focusing instead if he or she started a conversation with another person.

Another reason we were introduced to was that it was we wouldn't be able to hear an alarm. Many friends share an ipod or don't like to listen at all. Instead of completely getting rid of ipods, why wouldn't the teachers just tell the students if they are playing them too loud? I doubt that the ipod could make more noise then the fire alarm, let alone if it's quiet enough that the teacher can't hear it.

I believe we should be able to listen to ipods in very many more classes, because I think ipods help us focus more than distract us.