From: “EDUCAUSE” <
educause@educause.edu>
To: dr-sweet@wiu.eduSent: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 12:14:23 PM
Subject: Going Mobile?
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Going Mobile?
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Eighty-five percent of the community we surveyed said they need more information to advance their mobile computing initiatives.
To bring the community together on this topic, EDUCAUSE invites you to join us for a Mobile Computing 5-Day Sprint, April 25–29.
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The 5-Day Sprint: April 25–29
This free, weeklong experience allows you to choose from a wide range of scheduled events and asynchronous activities. Take part in daily web seminars, discussions, and other happenings to explore mobile computing and what it means for higher education.
Each day will be dedicated to a different theme related to mobile computing. Come and go at your leisure as you take part in the daily activities that interest you most.
Daily Themes
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Monday: The Future of Mobile Computing
Hear how the community is framing and contextualizing the depth and breadth of what mobile computing means on campus, setting the stage for a week of rich and dynamic discussion.
Tuesday: Teaching and Learning
Join us as we discuss the learning that is—or could be—enabled by mobile technology.
Wednesday: Mobile Enterprise Integration
Engage in the conversation about how to plan for a fully integrated mobile experience for faculty, staff, and students.
Thursday: Security, Privacy, and Policy
Bring your experiences and ideas as we examine the current state of mobile security, anticipate what’s coming, and explore effective practices.
Friday: Mobile Infrastructure
Come together as we touch on the wide range of hardware, software, and network infrastructure components necessary to make mobile computing an effective addition to campus services.
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How to Participate
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Save the Date
Add the 5-Day Sprint to your calendar and make plans to visit the site throughout the week.
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Sign up for the Web Seminars
Virtual seating is limited. Sign up for any or all of the daily EDUCAUSE Live! Spotlight on Mobile Computing web seminars.
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Join us on Twitter
Interact with us and your peers before, during, and after the event using our 5-Day Sprint hashtag #EDUSprint.
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Special Thanks to Our 5-Day Sprint Sponsor
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SunGard Higher Education’s Mobile Connection is an open, flexible platform that gives you the freedom to quickly build and deploy a mobile strategy that’s right for your education community.
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An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner
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Visit SunGard Higher Education for more information.
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You are receiving this message because EDUCAUSE believes you will benefit from this information. If you want to be removed from this list, send an e-mail to with “remove MOBILE SPRINT ANNOUNCE” in the subject line. For questions, contact EDUCAUSE at or 4772 Walnut St., Suite 206, Boulder, CO 80301.
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