Freed-Hardeman University to give all freshmen a MacBook, iPhone or iPod touch
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:24am
Starting with its 2008-2009 school year, Freed-Hardeman University, a private Christian School in Henderson, Tennessee, will give incoming freshmen a MacBook and a choice of an iPhone or iPod touch, as well as Office for Mac.
It’s all part of the iKnow Initiative. The purpose of this initiative, according to Freed-Hardeman, is “to understand the technological needs and expectations of our students and faculty so that we can effectively use information technology to enhance instruction and improve student learning outcomes.”
Our objectives for this program include:
° Improving the student experience;
° Improving student learning outcomes;
° Strengthening communications and relationships;
° Facilitating faculty innovation;
° Distinguishing FHU and its students;
° Strengthening the school’s academic reputation;
° Preparing students to become successful, life-long learners
iKnow starts with the MacBook. The university says: “It’s the beginning step to enhance the educational experiences of our students. The possibilities for learning are greatly increased when you can teach and learn anytime, anywhere.”
All current students can join the iKnow initiative via a one-time opt-in fee. Freed-Hardeman was founded in 1869 and currentlyhas 2,011 students enrolled.
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Dennis has been a newspaper editor/reporter (seven years) and teacher (seven years). He has over 10,000 magazine, newspaper and online articles to his credit. He has also covered the Mac and tech industries for over a decade for such online publications as MacCentral, MacMinute and now MacsimumNews.
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