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University technology policies causing confusion

April 8, 2015 by Elijah Evans

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…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: iPad, Mobile Learning, Technology

ACU marketing inconsistent with technology in classrooms

February 25, 2015 by Optimist Editorial Board

You're sitting in class and you observe the students surrounding you"”trying their best to ignore the professors. There is the guy in front of you watching the golf tournament, the girl on your right scrolling through Pinterest and the students next to you iMessaging each other while simultaneously planning their spring break trip on their ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: Editorial, Mobile Learning, Technology

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September 3, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: Print Edition Tagged With: Grad School, Mobile Learning, Print Edition

Collegiate card available on mobile device

October 2, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The age-old ACU collegiate card can now be downloaded from iTunes as an application for students to access at any time on their mobile devices. The app was officially available to download last week. Students Association made the app a free, simple and accessible app that all students could enjoy. Dylan Benac, senior political science major from ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Around Abilene, Mobile Learning, SA

Collegiate card available on mobile device

October 1, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The age-old ACU collegiate card can now be downloaded from iTunes as an application for students to access at any time on their mobile devices. The app was officially available to download last week. Students Association made the app a free, simple and accessible app that all students could enjoy. Dylan Benac, senior political science major from ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Around Abilene, Mobile Learning, SA

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

March 6, 2013 by Mark Smith

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…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: iPad, Mobile Learning

New science building planned to replace Chambers

February 15, 2013 by Mark Smith

Plans are underway to construct a new science building on campus. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, led a faculty-only meeting on Monday afternoon to present some details on upcoming changes, also including Mobile Learning and a new master's degree in kinesiology and nutrition. Dr. Allison Garrett, executive vice president of the university, and Dr. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Campus Life, Chambers Hall, Mobile Learning

Final iPad mandate decision looms

September 26, 2012 by Marissa Jones

The plan to require all full-time ACU undergrad students to have an iPad by August 2013 nears a conclusion. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost of the university, hopes a final decision will be made within a week.. "We want to come to a conclusion so we can get the word out to incoming freshmen," Rhodes said. Rhodes has met three times with faculty to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: iPad, Mobile Learning

Technology enters K-12 classrooms

September 26, 2012 by Audrey Schaffner

The K-12 Digital Learning Institute is taking the innovation of mobile learning at ACU and applying that knowledge to the classroom in order to impact others globally, locally and individually. Five years after the creation of the Mobile Learning Initiative, ACU's campus is beginning to see the full impact of mobile learning on the many aspects of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile Learning

Initiative immobile with use of iPhone 5

September 26, 2012 by John Martin

Apple released its latest iPhone to the public last week, and the Mobile Learning program has yet to decide how it will use the new device. Saltsman, the executive director for innovation in learning and educational technology, revealed that not much has been planned in response to Apple's new release. Some have questioned whether or not the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apple Computer, iPhone, Mobile Learning

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