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
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
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…]
Cartoon: The Walking Pads
"The Walking Pads" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
‘Device of choice’ could quickly change
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…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 08.30.13
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University justifies new iPad requirement
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…]
JMC Network Newscast – October 10, 2012
Reports on the possible new iPad requirement, ACU student involvement in the upcoming presidential election, and the campus wide wellness week. Produced by: Elizabeth Weiss Video by: Will Rogers ... [Read More…]
In the future
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller In the future March 23, 2012 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
ACU sustains Mobile Learning Initative, offers iPad upgrade
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…]