- A Chronicle article talks about some of the drawbacks associated with iPads on college campuses. For one, explains Paul Steinhaus of Chatham University in Pittsburgh when pondering offering iPads to incoming freshmen, it may not be the best idea to hand over a device that will encourage the use of email and Facebook during class. Additionally, finger typing on the iPad is slow. Even students admit that the finger typing is an issue. These handheld, finger-based tablets are considered “passive devices” and may serve as more of a distraction and hindrance in the college or graduate school classroom than as an aide. The Chronicle article also relates some of the advantages of handheld devices like the iPad, including their portability, extended battery life, and their capacity to foster collaboration. The article concludes by suggesting that tablet PCs may be a better option, but that the choice ultimately belongs to the student. (Source: “iPads Could Hinder Teaching, Professors Say,” Chronicle.com)
- In 2010, the number of foreign students studying in China hit a record high. As of last Friday, the Chinese Ministry of Education reported that last year’s high of 260,000 students had already increased to 265,000 students. In 2009, there were on 240,000 foreign students in China. (Source: “China: Foreign Students Hit a Record,” NYTimes.com)
- The Harvard Kennedy School of Government just appointed Iris Bohnet as its new Academic Dean. She will succeed Mary Jo Bane and her appointment will begin July 1. “I am excited about the opportunity to help lead the Harvard Kennedy School and build upon the excellent work Mary Jo has done,” said Bohnet. “I look forward to collaborating with the dean, faculty, staff and students to advance first-rate research and teaching that will contribute to the solution of complex public problems around the world.”
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