By Chole Dawson (Whetstone staff writer)
Cannon Hall’s technology will be updated this fall.
The classrooms will be equipped with Starboards, a touch technology from Hitachi that allows Web browsing and the ability to pull up different documents.
Starboards will also work with the new wireless being put in Cannon.
“A lot of instruments require Web access so with Wi-Fi we are not limited to a particular room,†said Dr. Malcolm D’Souza, professor of biology.
The technology also recognizes hand-written letters and changes them into a typed font.
Students will be able to use the board simultaneously with others, and professors will be able to access different monitors around the campus.
“This is a great advantage for any student that is involved in research,†D’Souza said.
Starboard can also record a lecture, which can be saved as a movie on JICS for any student who missed class.
The IT Department will have one in next month so they can demonstrate the best techniques for professors.
As the Starboards are being installed during the summer there will be training sessions for any professors who are interested.
“Anytime the college can leverage technology to improve the learning experience students will benefit and that makes a Wesley College a better choice,†said Jody Sweeney, head of information technology.
