In 2002, Coppin launched a new strategic program, anchoring IT innovation to energize the school’s academic mission, say officials. Campus IT improvements include installing new cable plant infrastructure for academic buildings, the library and the student union; establishing Voice over IP (VoIP) enabled phones; having off-site buildings wirelessly connected to the main campus; and building 40 smart classrooms.
By 2003, Coppin’s Web site for campus users of wireless technology drew attention from EDUCAUSE officials. The Web site <www.coppin.edu/mobile> allows users of wireless devices such as PDAs and cell phone Web browsers to access a user-friendly site developed for that specific medium.
El-Haggan says Coppin State is prepared to move ahead with deployment of the Tegrity Campus technology for the entire school this academic year. Currently, the school is planning to equip all of its classrooms across campus with microphones and cameras to make the note-taking solution accessible to all students and faculty. At $89 each, the Tegrity digital pen is considered to be affordable for Coppin students, many of whom receive financial aid.
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