Florida Technical College Rolling Out iPads to Students and Faculty Starting Today

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Nov 28, 2011, 11:00 ET

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Technical College will be providing Apple iPad 2 tablets to new students and faculty at its five Central Florida locations starting today, November 28, paving the way for FTC to take mobile learning to the next level.

"The iPad greatly expands the learning universe for our students," said David Ruggieri, President at Florida Technical College. And according to Ruggieri, providing the devices for FTC students and faculty assures they stay in step with the technology.

New students in degree and diploma programs at campuses in Orlando, Lakeland, Kissimmee, DeLand and Pembroke Pines will begin receiving iPad 2 WiFi devices at the start of the quarter today, with Apple training available on the first day of classes. A technology cost for the device will be included in tuition fees.

The iPad 2 comes with an E-Book application for textbooks. The device offers many unique capabilities for students to be mobile learners, with apps for tracking assignments, taking notes, file sharing on projects and other tools.

Florida Technical College offers associate and bachelor's degrees and diploma programs in many high-demand occupations – from information technology to health care, from criminal justice to the culinary arts. For more information, visit the college online at www.ftccollege.edu.

About Florida Technical College

Florida Technical College (FTC) is an EduK Group institution that offers associate and bachelor's degrees and diploma programs in a range of professions, including healthcare, computer networking, graphic design, criminal justice, culinary arts and cosmetology. FTC's campuses are located in Orlando, Lakeland, DeLand, Kissimmee and Pembroke Pines. Founded in 1982 to provide private, post-secondary education in specialized fields, FTC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. EduK Group, one of the leading postsecondary education companies focused on career-oriented programs, is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. EduK Group's institutions include Instituto de Banca y Comercio (IBC), National University College (NUC), National University College - Online (NUCO) and Ponce Paramedical College (POPAC) in Puerto Rico and Florida Technical College (FTC), the DAVE School (Digital Animation and Visual Effects) and LaSalle Computer Learning Center in Florida. For more information on Florida Technical College, visit http://www.ftccollege.edu