Japan’s iPhone school – answers

By Berni | November 16, 2009

correct the sentences

Taking attendance used to be interesting. used to be a chore (not a pleasant thing to do)
500 students can buy iPhones from the school. over 500 students are being given the phone by the school
They are using this as an advertising gimmick. it is given to enhance their experience at the school
Students can register their attendance from home. they must be in school (GPS can show this)
The iPhones can only be used to register attendance. they are used by students to answer questions and participate in discussions
iPhone sales began in Japan 6 months ago. last summer, almost a year
Students used to use bells and whistles in class. the iPhones have bells and whistles (lots of innovative features) for students to use
Students need to learn how to push the right buttons. the phones ‘push buttons’ for the students ie; they engage them because they are a good thing to have
They are happy that the school knows their location after class. some are worried about this and see some privacy issues around the use of GPS
Students will have to be in school to view video podcasts. they can get these if they are unable to come to school for any reason