AT&T and Indiana University Partner to Bring BlackBerry Technology to the Classroom
Educators at Indiana University will be able to experiment with integrating different forms of distance learning with the smartphones, as well as allow students to work with a tool that has become almost ubiquitous in the business world. The BlackBerry provides internet access, web tools and applications, and information download capabilities.
This move introduces a new type of relationship between business and education. It is an opportunity for the company; new student customers may mean long-term future revenue relationships. It is a win for the university through innovation and designing coursework and applications with real-world relevance.
Using mobile apps in an increasingly technology-dependent student population is a good forward step for education. Distance learning continues to transform to meet the needs of students and institutions and expand information access to a highly diverse group of learners.
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Post a CommentBJ - I agree 100%. It's exciting to consider the untapped possibilities that apps will bring to higher ed.
If only this were possible at more schools and across more platforms. I'd love to see something like Microsoft's Live@edu program set up for Blackberry/iPhone users in higher ed. This is a great first step for that.