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University technology policies causing confusion

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Most students walk into class and immediately pull out their laptops or iPads. However, Kaitlyn Kanis approaches class differently than the average iPad-toting ACU student by forgoing electronics during class. When Kanis sits down in the classroom, she pulls a pencil and paper from her backpack and takes notes the old-fashioned way. "I prefer ... [Read More…]

Students must purchase iPads for courses

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Unlike in past years when mobile devices were distributed to students, students must purchase their own iPads for several courses that will require students to own an iPad in the fall 2014 semester. This includes all incoming freshman; and upperclassmen may be required to purchase one as well. According to an email sent out by Dr. Robert Rhodes, ... [Read More…]

How to keep your iPad from going to waste

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I'm halfway through a semester at ACU, which means a ten-week anniversary with my iPad. My iPad and I have a very strong relationship now. There are some people out there that are having issues with their iPads. Their devices become neglected and hidden away in a corner. Don't let your device become a waste of tuition money. I want to tell you what ... [Read More…]

‘Device of choice’ could quickly change

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This is a loaded moment for ACU, where technology takes precedence and affordability in education seems to play second-string. It's been five years since the university started the mobile-learning initiative and we are now seeing the on-campus repercussions of what technology is known for: changing quickly. The mobile-learning initiative ... [Read More…]

University justifies new iPad requirement

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All incoming freshmen students this semester are required to have either an iPad mini, iPad 2 or newer device. "We're treating it very similar to a textbook, in that it is not required to be a student, but it is required in certain courses," said Dr. Susan Lewis, vice provost. This year all the commitments for the original mobile learning ... [Read More…]

University justifies new iPad requirement

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All incoming freshmen students this semester are required to have either an iPad mini, iPad 2 or newer device. "We're treating it very similar to a textbook, in that it is not required to be a student, but it is required in certain courses," said Dr. Susan Lewis, vice provost. This year all the commitments for the original mobile learning ... [Read More…]

University to mandate incoming students to have iPads in 2013-14

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iPhones are out. iPads are in. The university's Mobile Learning initiative is moving into Phase II. Beginning in the fall, all incoming students will be required to have iPads for use in the courses. ACU will only distribute iPads to students; iPhones and iPod Touches will no longer be options. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the need to give ... [Read More…]

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