iPod shuffle: not your average library fixture

Jason sent along this news about a public library in South Huntington, Long Island loaning out iPod shuffles loaded with books on tape. This innovative use of new technology brings a smile to our faces.

The news source went on to describe an idea for starting a similar program in high school libraries, to generate interest in those students who aren't so interested in sitting down with a book and reading the classics – why not listen to the classics instead? I think this is a fantastic idea, considering some people prefer aural learning to the more traditional academic text-based approach. What do you think – would this be a positive addition to the learning environment?

(via WWWAC)