Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Handheld and Mobile Computing

Undergraduates Speak about IT: Results of the 2007 ECAR Survey

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Title:Undergraduates Speak about IT: Results of the 2007 ECAR Survey (ID: EDU07227)
Author(s):Judith Borreson Caruso (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Gail Salaway (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
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What information technologies are used by undergraduates? How does IT contribute to their academic experiences and learning? What has changed since 2005? ECAR presents key findings from the fourth annual survey of undergraduates, with responses from 27,846 students at 103 higher education institutions. Plans for 2008 will also be discussed.

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Intelligent Communications Enable the "Student for Life"

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Title:Intelligent Communications Enable the "Student for Life" (ID: EDU07053)
Author(s):Michael Porter (Avaya Inc.)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
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Communications technology can help differentiate your campus not only in serving current students but also in creating a sense of life-long community so that generation after generation of families keep coming back. Hear from one campus using intelligent communications today to make a difference.

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Handheld and Mobile Computing

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Title:Handheld and Mobile Computing (ID: EDU07013)
Author(s):Tracey L. Choulat (University of Florida)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

The Handheld and Mobile Computing Constituent Group was formerly known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). As hand-held and mobile technology has progressed group interest has evolved, and this session will focus discussion on the innovative and functional uses for mobile computing devices in higher education today. Creative ideas for projects utilizing mobile computing in teaching, learning, and administration will be explored. Topics will include hardware, applications, tools, special uses, wireless and mobile connectivity, web services, support issues, security, and others.

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Imagining Tomorrow's Future Today: The EDUCAUSE Evolving Technology Committee

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Title:Imagining Tomorrow's Future Today: The EDUCAUSE Evolving Technology Committee (ID: EDU07307)
Author(s):A. Michael Berman (Art Center College of Design), Sharon Collins (East Carolina University), Saiid Ganjalizadeh (The Catholic University of America), John S. Moses (University of Chicago), Malcolm B. Brown (Dartmouth College), and Kelvin Bentley (Northampton Community College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This session will share the vision of pioneers of evolving technologies on how to use them to reach their full potential. Topics will include 3D rapid prototyping, Google applications for higher education, digital preservation, storage and information life-cycle management, advances in virtualization, Web 2.0, m-learning, and location awareness.

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Interactive Services on Mobile Devices for Higher Education

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Title:Interactive Services on Mobile Devices for Higher Education (ID: EDU07296)
Author(s):Jeff Brown (University of North Carolina at Wilmington), Ronald J. Vetter (University of North Carolina at Wilmington), Debra Saunders White (University of North Carolina at Wilmington), and Robert R. Hoon (University of North Carolina at Wilmington)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
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UNCW has begun a new initiative to develop and test a wide range of information services accessible through mobile devices. This session will compare the relative costs and advantages of applications based on SMS text messaging, WAP browsers, and Java MIDlets as well as the structuring of the relationship between the faculty start-up and the institution to develop and pursue the resulting initiatives.

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Montclair State University Unplugged: Replacing Landlines with a Cellular Information Device

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Title:Montclair State University Unplugged: Replacing Landlines with a Cellular Information Device (ID: EDU06249)
Author(s):Edward V. Chapel (Montclair State University) and Kathleen Ragan (Montclair State University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:In Fall 2005 Montclair State University replaced landline telephone services with a wireless alternative that is both a telephone and a portable Internet kiosk customized to run dozens of applications designed to enhance student engagement while facilitating access to learning resources, activities, communities of interest, health, safety, transportation, and administrative services.
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PDAs vs. Smartphones vs. iPods: Which Prevails with the Mobile Learner?

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Title:PDAs vs. Smartphones vs. iPods: Which Prevails with the Mobile Learner? (ID: EDU06115)
Author(s):Susan Thornton (East Carolina University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:A visit to any campus will reveal students walking to and from classes with cell phones or iPods pressed up to their ears. With this insurgency of mobile devices, which device works best for the mobile learner? This presentation will highlight projects that enhance mobile learning communities at East Carolina University.
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Supporting the Mobile User

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Title:Supporting the Mobile User (ID: EDU05148)
Author(s):Dawn Colonese (Yale University) and John Guidone (Yale University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Technology has evolved to let people work from anywhere and from nearly any device. Unfortunately, the support for remote access has not kept pace. This session will outline Yale Medical School's service-level agreement, as well as the technology we use to support non-standard computing devices.
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Toward True Mobile Learning: What Do We Need in Remote Areas?

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Title:Toward True Mobile Learning: What Do We Need in Remote Areas? (ID: EDU05128)
Author(s):Lisa Gommer
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Mobile learning becomes true mobile learning when instant feedback is provided on the spot, even in remote areas. In various fieldwork settings students used General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) connected Pocket PCs and reported on theirfindings. We try to determine what information and level of connectivity students need when working in the field.
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Fostering Classroom Engagement with Electronic Whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and DyKnow VISION

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Title:Fostering Classroom Engagement with Electronic Whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and DyKnow VISION (ID: EDU0455)
Author(s):David Berque (DePauw University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/20/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:We will present our experiences with DyKnow, software that fosters classroom engagement by allowing teachers and students to share and annotate material during class. Although DyKnow runs in various environments, our use incorporates electronic whiteboards and pen-based computers (tablet PCs). We will describe system features, underlying pedagogy, and evaluation results.
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