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Exploring Emerging Technologies in Education

A Symposium for Higher Education IT Staff

 
  
  
Date:  Thursday, April 15th
Time:  8:30am - 12:30pm (Breakfast and Lunch included)
Location:  West Chester University  |  Sykes Student Union Ballroom
                 110 W. Rosedale Avenue  |  West Chester, PA
                 Directions  |  Campus Map  (please park in the Matlack
                 Parking Structure, denoted on the campus map)
  

As a university or college, you are consistently confronted with the challenge of providing emerging and cost-effective technology solutions to your faculty and student body. The question is how to do this while keeping in mind technology's continually changing role in education, as well as your current green initiatives?

Hear from West Chester University (WCU) faculty and students, as well as their trusted advisors and partners, Comm Solutions and Aruba Networks, as we present a dynamic and information packed seminar specifically designed for Higher Education IT staff.

 

Agenda:

8:30am-9:00am - Registration, Breakfast, and Networking

9:00am-9:05am - WCU and Comm Solutions Introduction

9:05am-10:00am - Emerging Technologies in Education

A panel discussion with current WCU students on emerging technologies.  Learn how today's students prefer to access their information, as well as how mobile computing and social networking are impacting teaching and learning.
 

10:00am-10:30am - Trends in Technology

WCU will discuss the trends in incorporating technology into the classroom of the future and faculty's perspective on technology trends and future challenges.
   

10:30am-10:40am - Break

10:40am-11:10am - Future Proofing Your IT Network Infrastructure

Learn critical information regarding how to develop your IT network infrastructure so that it is capable of supporting today's and your future needs.
   

11:10am-11:40am - Go Green with Wireless Technology

Particularly important in today's learning environments, wireless technology enables your institution to serve your user populations more effectively and economically.  Save money and electricity - all while enabling mobility and greater flexibility.
  

11:40am-12:00pm - Break & Lunch

12:00pm-12:30pm - Q&A Panel Discussion

  

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