Category Archives: Smartphones

Turn Your iPad into a PC with MS Office and More

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Haiwang Yuan

This is not a screen from my PC, but from my iPad. Yes, my iPad simulates a PC with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 on it, so long as I have wifi connection. It’s IE and Flash capable, too! Everything, from … Continue reading →

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Hardware Gone Wild…

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Terence Elliott

I am not sure if the screenshot in this post is to be believed, but DataWind is booking orders for a $35 Android tablet! If this isn’t vaporware, then this really is what Clayton Christenson called disruptive technology. When combined … Continue reading →

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Horizon report

Posted on February 17, 2011 by John Bowers

The New Media Consortium has issued its 2011 Horizon Report.  The annual Horizon Report examines emerging technologies in higher education, and it is developed in conjunction with the Educause Learning Initiative.  This is the eighth year that this report has … Continue reading →

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Mobile devices at WKU

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Bowers

The IT Division surveyed WKU students on their use of mobile devices in October 2010.  We had 1,774 responses.  More than 99% reported that they have a cell phone, and 73% of those reported that their cell phone is “internet-capable” … Continue reading →

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