Should an institution of higher education dictate a particular technology for student use? This is the question arising around the University of Missouri School of Journalism’s decision requiring all majors to purchase and iPhone or iPod Touch. The school’s rationale for this decision is to provide students with lectures, allow the student immediate access to the Internet for fact checking and for watching instructional videos. Coming against strong pressure, the school clarified its policy to say it recommends the use of iPhones or iPod Touches but that students could use “any web-enabled, audio-video player” which meant Microsoft’s Zune or RIM’s Blackberrys.
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The CTLT liaisons are the bridge between teaching and technology. Your liaison will be able to assist you in a wide range of areas. Our main function is to work with you to achieve your goals, be they large or small. We deal with a wide range of topics, technologies and are happy to work with any skill level.