Abilene has always been a little ahead of the curve when it comes to utilizing modern technology for educational purposes. The fact that they offer such an extensive and accessible online learning and degree system is proof of that. But they took it a step further this year at President Obama’s first State of the Union Address.

Using iPhones, which are now distributed to the entire learning class, students were able to comment on questions given about the speech in real time. Students would see a question flash onto their iPhone screen, would weigh in with their opinions, and a small graph showing the poll results would show on the corner of the screen. This allowed students to participate more with their peers in a discussion about the issues being raised.

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This is only one example of the way Abilene is incorporating mobile technology into their education experience. They have allowed students to learn through these phones, but also to communicate with one another and their professors. It has made the process of learning that much more interactive, and opened the channels of communication more than ever before.

If you are interested in learning more about how Abilene uses technology to further a student’s education and experience with their university now is the time to do it. They are the first Christian college to really expand on these ideas, and exciting things are coming in the future. Whatever it is you plan on doing with your degree, this is a great school for people of all walks of life to do it in.

Source: ACU

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