Sheridan Experts Available to Comment on Blackberry 10 and Mobile Technology

Jan 28, 2013

From mobile computing to the arts ...

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2013
Oakville, Ontario

From mobile computing to the arts, Sheridan College has a number of experts available to comment on mobile technology and the January 30 launch of RIM’s Blackberry 10:

Mobile Computing

Joseph Sant, Professor
The mobile web and eLearning in the mobile age
joe@sheridancollege.ca or 905-466-4576

Jocelyn Piercy, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
Centre for Mobile Innovation: connects industry partners with Sheridan arts and technology faculty and students to tackle applied research projects and creative initiatives (RIM is a founding partner).
jocelyn.piercy@sheridancollege.ca or 905-815-4091

Brian Jervis, Director Academic Computing Integration Strategy
The evolution of Sheridan’s mobile computing curriculum
brian.jervis@sheridancollege.ca or 905-845-9430, ext. 2596

The Arts

Sandy McKean, Associate Dean, Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Content-gathering and production for multiple platform delivery through emerging technologies and mobile applications
sandy.mckean@sheridancollege.ca or 905-845-9430, ext. 2176

Sheridan College is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions, offering over 100 diploma, certificate, and bachelor degree programs in an environment that fosters innovation and creativity. Mobile technology is embedded in all of our programs in applied computing, reaching over 2,000 students per year. Partnerships with companies like RIM give Sheridan access to emerging technology. This enables Sheridan to continually refresh its curricula so that students graduate with the skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of industry and society.