iPad integration project: Olds College in Alberta will be introducing Apple iPads into the classroom to improve teaching and learning and to better prepare students for future employment. The College will be the first in Canada with such a program and expects it to improve student recruitment and retention. Full time faculty will receive $600 towards purchasing 4th generation iPads. The project will require significant infrastructure work with upgraded wifi, Apple TV's, and other changes. See item 5 in the attached link: New mobile at Olds
Mobile virtual campus: The University of Ottawa has implemented the Blackboard Mobile Learn platform for its virtual campus. This new mobile app provides interactive teaching and learning mobile technology for students and instructors. They have access to their courses and content on a variety of devices including iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and webOS smartphones. Features include Dropbox integration, mobile testing, push notifications, and most other learning management systems tools. uOttawa Blackboard Learn
Media streaming service: Queen's University has upgraded its media streaming service for faculty and staff. The new features and improved user interface makes it easier for users to manage their content and embed video and audio in their websites and Moodle courses. Queen's streaming
Mobile safety app: York University has implemented a mobile app designed specifically to improve safety on campus. The system is designed for students, faculty, and staff, and it provides one-stop access to all of the University’s safety resources, including direct calling to campus security. Key student safety services, such as the campus shuttle, and other important safety information are available on the system. It is available on Google, Apple, and Blackberry devices. The video is here: York safety app
More safety news: Carleton University tested its Emergency Notification System last week. The campus-wide test sent emergency messages via email, text messaging, computer lockout. The system is designed to contact a mass volume of Carleton community members in the event of an emergency. Emergency alert system
Mobile virtual campus: The University of Ottawa has implemented the Blackboard Mobile Learn platform for its virtual campus. This new mobile app provides interactive teaching and learning mobile technology for students and instructors. They have access to their courses and content on a variety of devices including iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and webOS smartphones. Features include Dropbox integration, mobile testing, push notifications, and most other learning management systems tools. uOttawa Blackboard Learn
Media streaming service: Queen's University has upgraded its media streaming service for faculty and staff. The new features and improved user interface makes it easier for users to manage their content and embed video and audio in their websites and Moodle courses. Queen's streaming
Mobile safety app: York University has implemented a mobile app designed specifically to improve safety on campus. The system is designed for students, faculty, and staff, and it provides one-stop access to all of the University’s safety resources, including direct calling to campus security. Key student safety services, such as the campus shuttle, and other important safety information are available on the system. It is available on Google, Apple, and Blackberry devices. The video is here: York safety app
More safety news: Carleton University tested its Emergency Notification System last week. The campus-wide test sent emergency messages via email, text messaging, computer lockout. The system is designed to contact a mass volume of Carleton community members in the event of an emergency. Emergency alert system
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