This story captures an interesting debate, though it's probably not very relevant to some readers. Sourcing is even-handed, as is the author's own analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of having J-students purchase the iPod Touch. But I was amazed to see that there was no information about the university's relationship with Apple! Nor was there any discussion of the benefits or drawbacks of incorporating the Touch in the curriculum outside the university's pitch and weak arguments about cost. Same goes for the Maneater story, if you read that link.

Bryan has done an excellent job quoting articles, talking to people involved and presenting the whole story. He even includes a pro/co list

This is an interesting article conceptually, and it's certainly well-researched. However, it fails to get to find good evidence on the actual value created by teaching with iPods, or explore whether there are other, non-academic interests involved in pushing students to make these purchases. What's the relationship between Apple and the universities, for example?