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Violino, Bob – Community College Journal, 2012
With the rising popularity of personal mobile devices, from smartphones to tablets, an increasing number of colleges are asking students and teachers to bring their own technology to class. The so-called bring your own device, or BYOD, movement promises easier access to resources such as textbooks and educational services for students, and…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Community Colleges, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Brown, Carol; Halder, John; Woodin, Shawn – Community College Journal, 2010
One Indonesian student first learned of the program while working as a street vendor selling handicrafts in Jakarta. Today, she works for a television station in her native country as a newsperson and anchor. Another student was so impressed and gratified by his good fortune that he designed, promoted, and raised funds for a peace statue to erect…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Disadvantaged, Community Colleges, Foreign Students
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Beebe, Anthony; Burgess, Terrence; Carroll, Constance; Charlens, Erin – Community College Journal, 2009
The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) has implemented programs designed to help African-American students overcome the psychological and cultural obstacles to successful participation in formal learning environments. African-American students suffer low achievement rates in higher education compared with all racial or ethnic groups.…
Descriptors: African Americans, Low Achievement, Social Networks, Educational Experience