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iPhones generate new, exciting possibilities

August 29, 2007 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief

Technology and communication have always interested me.

When my brother and I were kids, we had voice-activated headset walkie-talkies. We would put them on, ride our bikes and talk to each other to see where the other was.

I was fascinated by how I could talk to someone over a distance (though it was just a block or two) without the use of wires.

In high school I saved all my summer’s earnings to buy an XM Radio when it was first released. I explored all genres of music, and this new radio could not have been more perfect.

Now, ACU is researching ways Apple’s new iPhone can be integrated in the curriculum. I can’t be more excited. And it’s the perfect thing for me and our generation of students.

I grew up intrigued by all of the rapidly developing technology of the past 20 years, as did most people my age. Add to that our want -no need-to stay in contact with people, and it’s no wonder ACU is trying to get iPhones for the students.

I believe it will happen.

Imagine every student, faculty and staff member carrying an iPhone. The applications in the classroom and among friends are countless. Maps to classrooms and professor offices can be displayed. Everyday announcements from Chapel to a Bean menu can arrive in the phone. You might not even need a computer anymore because you could Facebook on the phone.

I can’t wait to see the day everyone on campus gets an iPhone. Unfortunately, as a senior, the odds of being a part of this are slim. I am somewhat envious of future students who will get to use the iPhone in such a way.

People are working, thinking, texting and e-mailing constantly on campus to see that students get the best education possible. I just wish I could be part of that educational model.

Because of my excitement for this possibility, you may think I waited in line for hours to get one. But I didn’t.

Why not? I didn’t want to change services.

I have a two-year contract with Sprint.

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