Texting as a benefit

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2008/01/03/text-message-alerts--a-first-look.html

So I know that texting isn't necessarily eLearning but the newer texting is based on helping students and faculty. Lately in the news there has been more and more instances of school shootings around the country. More schools are trying to establish ways to get students and faculty to be aware of when there are crises situations on campuses. Schools in Louisianna, Iowa and Virginia tech and Bloomsburg are beginning to implement text messaging systems through companies such as Verizon to let them know when there is a extreme situation on campus. I think that it's great that technology is being used for something to help everyone on campus. As you walk around on campus these days, try and take a look around and notice how many people are holding a phone or talking on a phone. There are less people not with phones then actually on the phone. It's also interesting to see how experts can see how technology is being used and use it to their advantage. Mobile devices are a common device that such a large population use on a daily basis. I hope more schools begin to implement these texting sessions because they will be quite beneficial!