“Being surrounded by screens throughout our day is not entirely new to us. Sadly, it’s the reality of the world we live in.”
Is humanity the real “Terminator?”
Can advanced artificial intelligence harm humanity?
Five steps to protect your information, the Butler network
Cyber threats are becoming increasingly common. As we wait for an education program from Butler IT, we can all take these steps to secure the network.
Students find glitches in the Butler app
As spring semester commenced, students found trouble as the app shows wrong classrooms, times and professors.
Learning how to learn: exploring the evolution of academia
Columnist Doug Roche III dives into the classroom to explore different learning styles, preferences and requirements.
Butler IT launches app
MELISSA IANNUZZI Assistant News Editor Students will now be able to access the features available on my.butler from their smartphones via a Butler University mobile app. The app directs users to the new mobile site Information Technology launched in the spring of this year. The app contains links to a campus directory, alerts, news, course…
OPINION | Change to Moodle is positive for students
If students and faculty take the time to noodle around with Moodle, they will see the change is beneficial. The biggest reason that I support the change to Moodle is because it is cheaper than Blackboard. Moodle costs significantly less than Blackboard, said Julianne Miranda, senior director of academic technology. Being one who pinches pennies,…
Students take a break from technology
About 20 students took part in a technology fast, starting last Thursday. The 24-hour fast was an event created by the Butler Catholic Community as a way for students to reflect on how often technology is a part of their lives. “We use technology all the time without thinking about it,” Rev. Jeff Godecker said. …
Dependence on smartphones grows stronger with every new app
Technology is advancing constantly. It seems as though every time I buy a new computer or phone, a more advanced one has already appeared to take its place. Although it is always exciting to grab the latest edition of the hottest technological device, I am starting to realize that I have become annoyingly dependent on…
Brimmer earns Apple award
Tim Brimmer, associate professor of music education and technology, received the Apple Distinguished Educator award for teachers that are pioneers in using a variety of Apple Inc. products to transform teaching and learning in their classrooms. Brimmer was presented with this award for his innovative use of technology in the field of music. He is…