Mobile technology: the foundation for an engaged and secure campus community
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Montclair State University, a public New Jersey institution with more than 17,000 students enrolled, has harnessed the cell phone and cellular broadband technology to foster a stronger sense of community and provide students with a safe, secure, and rich learning environment. This paper discusses the potential for new technologies to foster development of a virtual campus. With this goal in mind, it also provides a case study of the application deployment at Montclair State University, and a glimpse into the future of mobile technology at higher education institutions across the globe.
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Broadband Cellular broadband Cell phones digital natives Higher education Location-based services Mobile technology Social networking Student engagement Virtual campusReferences
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