If you have an idea for a mobile application but aren’t sure how to approach the process, the OCIO’s Digital Union can help you determine if a mobile app is right for your needs. What are the challenges and benefits of cross-platform development? Would a website work just as well? Explore these and other considerations… Read more at the full article: Mobile App Development Workshop at the Digital Union
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Mobile App Development Workshop at the Digital Union
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OSU Mobile App Now Available
Hey Buckeyes, put campus in your pocket with the OSU Mobile app. Easy access to everything Ohio State offers, from viewing your grades to finding the nearest pizza shop. It’s free! OSU Mobile apps are a suite of free mobile applications geared toward providing information about the university – to go. Information found on the… Read more at the full article: OSU Mobile App Now Available
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Mobility Technology is Changing the Way Universities Work
Mobile technology continues to make a difference in teaching and learning as shown in last month’s message, which highlighted Ohio State contributors to this effort. Dr. Catherine Lucey’s Apple Academix Conference presentation, How Mobility Can Help Deliver Better Education and Patient Care, as well as Rajiv Ramnath’s presentation on Enhancing Computer Science Education with Real-World App Development Projects, are now both accessible for those who could not attend the event… Read more at the full article: Mobility Technology is Changing the Way Universities Work
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How Mobility Can Deliver Better Education and Patient Care
According to industry experts, we are in the midst of a revolution in medical education. Catherine Lucey, interim dean for the OSU College of Medicine, and educators from Emory University, Northeastern University, and San Diego State University recently shared their experiences on how mobility is changing the way universities work. The talks were held during AcademiX, a live video conference that brought presenters and audiences together…. Read more at the full article: How Mobility Can Deliver Better Education and Patient Care
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Complimentary Wi-Fi Service for Visitors to Be Available Spring Quarter
Beginning spring quarter, complimentary Wi-Fi services will be available on campus for use by the general public. The university has partnered with AT&T to provide complimentary Wi-Fi hotspots on Ohio State’s Columbus campus. The Wi-Fi hotspots will allow wireless access for visitors…. Read more at the full article: Complimentary Wi-Fi Service for Visitors to Be Available Spring Quarter
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The Tweet Sound of Success: Participants Use Twitter at OCIO eLearning Conference
Article by Lucy Ramos Originally published in a different format At a recent eLearning conference at Ohio State, faculty and staff used cell phones to browse the web, take pictures, and text. Attendees opened their laptops and keystrokes could be heard throughout the conference. The audience etiquette might have initially resembled that of their students,… Read more at the full article: The Tweet Sound of Success: Participants Use Twitter at OCIO eLearning Conference
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Nov. 30: Embracing Mobile Devices in Higher Education
Article originally published in a different format Join the Digital Union for “Mobile Mutiny: Embracing Mobile Devices in Higher Education” on Monday, Nov. 30. Explore how smart phones and MP3 players can become powerful learning tools, and learn about an array of mobile devices and the educational applications available for them. The session will be held… Read more at the full article: Nov. 30: Embracing Mobile Devices in Higher Education
System Status Updates Available Through Twitter
Article originally published in a different format Staff, faculty, and students can now receive system status updates from the IT Service Desk by following 8help on Twitter. New users can signup for a Twitter account at twitter.com and use the Find People tab to search for 8help. According to Wikipedia, “Twitter is a free social… Read more at the full article: System Status Updates Available Through Twitter
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Text or Click to Find CABS arrival Times
Article originally published in a different format Ohio State’s Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) is now easier to use through two new features that offer up to the minute arrival information. The Transportation Route Information Program (CABS TRIP) uses GPS to provide real-time bus arrival time prediction information at campus bus stops and from a… Read more at the full article: Text or Click to Find CABS arrival Times
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Ohio State Offers Mobile Website for Handheld Devices
Article originally published in a different format Ohio State now offers a new mobile site for smart phones. The university is one of a handful of institutions nationwide to offer a mobile site. Designed for the iPhone, m.osu.edu offers key features of Ohio State’s home page, plus information optimized for mobile devices. Some of the… Read more at the full article: Ohio State Offers Mobile Website for Handheld Devices
