Trinity is known as a wireless campus because of the ease students have to access the internet from anywhere on campus. The positive and negative aspects of a wireless campus are evident from the dorm rooms all the way to the classroom. Students use the wireless internet on campus to instantly check new email from teachers or friends, but can also access distracting websites such as Facebook or AIM. The positive aspects of our technologically advanced campus definitely out weight the distractions that is causes.
In the generation of iPhone, I use the Trinity network to access my email 24 hours a day as well as keep in touch with friends through Facebook. I have made the personal decision to not take my computer to class to take notes because I would become distracted and take ineffecient notes for my classes. The Trinity network also enables me to contact other students in my classes if I have missed class or would like extra notes.
Having a wireless campus does cost a significant ammount of money. However, college campuses around the country are putting in the time, effort and money in order for student and teachers to stay connected. This New York Times article effectively narrates the story of wireless networks and the improvement of college campuses: Unplugged on Campus, but Always Connected
My email is Ckay1@trinity.edu if you have any questions or comments
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