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Tina Torres
Director of Distance Learning
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 My hope for this pilot program is that students and faculty will see that learning can truly take place anywhere. One does not need to be confined to a room. By having an affordable mobile tool and application, end users will be more willing to explore the cutting edge of technology. 
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Gisela Banas Dicklin
Faculty Tester
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My objective for this pilot is to learn from the students what does and does not work with mobile access: can students complete most assignments via their mobile unit, can they access their online content seamlessly, would they prefer purchasing ebooks, can the mobile unit increase engagement with their peers, are instructors willing to adjust to the changing expectations in technology?
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Tim Walker
Student Tester
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I hope we are able to make this application the best it can be by adding input from the user side and blackboard adding the new features that will help the student to have everything at their disposal that is necessary for their productivity and success academically.
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Namtip Lyons
Student Tester
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Before starting this pilot I had never used anything made by Apple before. When I was approached about it I thought it would be a great opportunity to try an Apple product and get some hands on training with newer technology. At this point, I think the IPad could be a benefit to students as long as there is reliable internet access.
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Del Smith
TRC Coordinator
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I like the clean interface and easy accessibility. Most of the tools and functions can be used, there are some limits due to java support on the mobile devices. Having used an iPhone for a while, the interface and functionality is familiar and easy. It is a great device for quick checking of Blackboard activity, email, and more and the size/form factor is very convenient.
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Steve Sosa
TRC Training Coordinator
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By participating in this pilot I hope to gain a better understanding of the options students have to learn, their preference for accessing the content in my course, and how a portable device such as the iPad contributes to the learning process.
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