Today, students rely on smartphones as their key social connector and a preferred learning tool. According to the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research 2010 Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology (Smith, Caruso & Kim), over 85% of students have an Internet-capable handheld device and use it either daily, weekly or several times a week to access the Internet. That’s no surprise given the penetration of handheld computing devices or tablet devices like the Apple iPad® at the higher education level.
Mobile Learning Solutions from Blackboard
Today institutions can reach and engage students through the devices they rely on by utilizing Blackboard solutions:
- Blackboard Mobile™ Learn gives students and educators instant access to grades, assignments, discussions, blogs, journals, multimedia and tasks—right from their mobile device.
- Blackboard Connect™ for Learn integration helps faculty to more efficiently reach students on their mobile devices via to announce assignment or class changes, grade postings and to offer assistance.
- Blackboard Collaborate™ allows faculty and students, or groups of students to meet and discuss lessons and course material virtually, no matter how far apart they are.
Smartphones are a way of life for students today. Hundreds of institutions across the globe are leveraging Blackboard to bridge the gap between the way students live and the way they learn. They are improving efficiencies across their campuses, engaging more students, creating excitement for their brand, and building a better education experience for everyone.
See why over 700 institutions choose Blackboard Mobile to improve performance. Contact Blackboard today.