iPad-Based iLynn Program Provides A Private University Experience For State University Price

Lynn University of Boca Raton, Florida has announced that its innovative iPad-powered online bachelor’s degree program will be called iLynn. Beginning in fall 2015, Lynn U. says the new program will offer “a private university experience for a state university price”(College Board, Trends in College Pricing, 2014), and is one of two initiatives Lynn is highlighting during eMerge Americas running from May 1-5, in Miami.

“Technology has enabled us to reimagine college,” said Lynn President Kevin M. Ross. “We have been using iPads on our campus to improve student engagement and reduce the cost of traditional textbooks by up to 95 percent. Now, we are excited to announce that we are using that same mobile technology in our iLynn program to reduce the cost of tuition by 20 percent.”

Students engage with faculty-produced interactive content on their iPads during class. Lynn University 2015 (Credit: PRNewsFoto/Lynn University)

The iLynn program makes it possible for adult students with work, family and other obligations to pursue undergraduate degrees online, on campus or both. The program also offers accelerated terms, easy transfer of college and certified work experience credits and professional coaching for every student. Starting at $35,400 ($8,850 per year), iLynn is as affordable as the average state university tuition, but with a more personalized education, small class sizes and unlimited access to next-generation collaboration tools.

The school is also launching Lynn University Digital Press, a digital publisher of scholarly works designed for iPad- and iTunes U-enabled academic curricula.

“Lynn’s digital press is the first of its kind in South Florida,” says Lynn’s chief information officer Chris Boniforti. “The model of having faculty write and create the texts they use in class is an innovation that not only reduces textbook costs for students, but also increases faculty and student engagement with the content.”

To date, the university has created 24 multi-touch books that have helped reduce the cost of traditional textbooks Another dozen works are underway, including a contribution by Presidential Fellow James Guthrie, who will address the field of educational leadership.

The university anticipates the digital press will also significantly enhance its sustainability efforts by replacing traditional printing, shipping and inventory practices with immediate access to digital content.

During the second annual eMerge Americas conference, President Ross delivered opening remarks at the 1111 Party on Sunday, May, 3, and Boniforti will participate in the EdTech Disruption of Education panel on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:15 p.m. The Lynn Admission team will demonstrate the university’s award-winning iPad-powered curriculum during the conference exhibit on May 4 and 5.

For more information, visit booth D03.1 during eMerge Americas.

Lynn University is an independent, innovative college based in Boca Raton, Florida. With more than 2,500 students from 90 countries and nearly all 50 states, the school is consistently ranked among the top five most international schools by U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges. Lynn’s NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 23 national titles, its Conservatory of Music features a world-renowned faculty of performers, and its nationally recognized Institute for Achievement and Learning empowers students with learning differences to become independent learners.

The school’s Dialogues of Learning curriculum, award-winning iPad program and international student base help Lynn graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit: http://www.lynn.edu

SOURCE: Lynn University