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Use of Mobile Technology at Montclair State University

Use of Mobile Technology at Montclair State University
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Author(s): Patricia Kahn (Montclair State University, USA)and Edward Chapel (Montclair State University, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 17
Source title: Multiplatform E-Learning Systems and Technologies: Mobile Devices for Ubiquitous ICT-Based Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tiong Thye Goh (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-703-4.ch018

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Abstract

Educators strive to develop innovative teaching strategies to meet the expectations of digital natives that are accustomed to social networking environments. The Campus Connect project at Montclair State University, which began in the fall 2005 semester, provided an innovative mobile technology service, in order to meet these expectations. The program, which included a custom designed, high speed, rich media and GPS (location based services) capable cellular network as well as a rich array of cell phone based applications enabled students to customize their mobile phone for 24/7 access to the University’s teaching and learning, information, and administrative resources. This chapter will describe the growth and evolution of the Campus Connect program and the applications that were frequented by the student population on mobile technology through this innovative program. In addition, a description of how these applications enhanced the learning environment will be provided as well as the changes the program underwent in order to best suit the demands of the changing population of students. Quantitative and qualitative survey results are offered to describe the student’s reaction to using mobile technology in a learning environment as well as identify those applications that students utilized most often. Based on these results, recommendations for future iterations of the Campus Connect program will be provided, which can be used as a guide for administrators who may be contemplating comparable mobile technology programs at their institutions.

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