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Mini Laptops Facilitate Language Teaching

Posted on: September 28th, 2010 by Deetra Wiley

In late April,  the Office of Information Technology (IT) teamed up with the Provost’s Office to purchase 16 Dell Latitude Mini laptops for the Department of Modern Languages. This decision came about from observations in the dissertation titled, “Instructors’ Attitudes Toward the Use of Technology at the University of Mississippi,” written by Dr. Julia Bussade, […]

Podcasting on iTunes U

Posted on: August 20th, 2010 by Penny Rice

Are you looking for ways to enhance your technology skills, learn about various subjects, study different languages, find extra study materials for a class, etc.? Try iTunes U. According to Apple’s Web site, there are more than 250,000 free lectures, videos, films, and other resources from universities and public learning institutions that are available on […]