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JMC Network Newscast September 22, 2011

September 29, 2011 by David Singer

This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at the 105th annual Summit. Hosted by Farron Salley and David Singer ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Newscast September 16, 2011

September 16, 2011 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at the ACU Immersion and Service expo, the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, the Computer Auction and the Mesquite Square apartment complex shooting. Hosted by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Newscast September 7, 2011

September 9, 2011 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at Welcome Week festivities, RecFest, Noises Off! and opening chapel. Hosted by Farron Salley and David Singer ... [Read More…]

ACU sustains Mobile Learning Initative, offers iPad upgrade

August 29, 2011 by Melany Cox Leave a Comment

The university began distributing new iPhones and iPod touches to freshmen and transfer students last week in the Brown Library, with a new option that allows those students to pay extra for an Apple iPad. New students could pick up their new iPhone 4 or iPod touch Aug. 20-23. Team 55 and employees from AT&T were involved in the distribution ... [Read More…]

Students’ Association Executive Office Interviews

April 12, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The candidates for the three executive offices of the Students Association discuss their plans for the future of SA as they set for elections that run through Friday. Video/Editing by: Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

AT&T Learning Studio Celebrates with Grand Opening Event

March 4, 2011 by Chris Fowler

The AT&T Learning Studio, located in the ACU Brown Library, opened in full force on February 28 with a ceremonial grand opening event. Video/editing by Chris Fowler ... [Read More…]

Wozniak predicts future of technology

February 28, 2011 by Linda Bailey

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple and personal computer pioneer, predicted the future of technology during his onstage Q&A session with Dr. Bill Rankin, director of educational innovation. After starting a social and technological revolution with the invention of the Apple computer, Wozniak encouraged attendees to be brave as mobile ... [Read More…]

ACU integrates the iPad into the classroom

February 24, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Christiana Kotyk is among the 4,000 undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University who trek across the West Texas campus everyday for classes. Her 10-minute walk to class is weighed down by a backpack stuffed to its breaking point with bulky textbooks – a burden that pains high school and college students across the country. Kotyk, ... [Read More…]

Colleges, high schools adapt iPads for classrooms

February 24, 2011 by Jeff Craig Leave a Comment

In high school and college classrooms across the nation, teachers and students are putting mobile learning devices to use in the educational process. Multiple colleges and universities, including ACU, Seton Hill University and Long Island University, and have issued some form of mobile learning device to students. The trend is even catching on ... [Read More…]

Honors students to help with Connected Summit

February 17, 2011 by Laura Gasvoda

The 2011 Mobile Learning Connected Summit will bring as many as 500 professionals from around the world to Abilene this week. In order to manage the large number of visitors expected to attend, Michelle Davenport, administrative coordinator at the Adams Center, said the center, which is conducting the event, has asked students from the Honors ... [Read More…]