The Eastern Michigan University ups the ante in offering online learning. The university has unveiled a mobile app for students that allows them to interact with their teachers and learn about their courses.

The university leadership believes that by using the mobile app, students can stay connected to the developments related to their educational programs all the time without missing out on anything.

The university also said that with a touch of their fingertips, the new EMU-Online mobile app will improve interactions between classmates and teachers.

Below are some features and benefits that students can enjoy using the EMU-Online mobile app:

  • Read and respond to threaded discussion posts: Students view full-threaded discussions, including prompts and instructor and classmate responses from anywhere.
  • View course announcements: Students stay up-to-date on what's happening online and web-enhanced course shells, view updates and assignment due dates, and review changes to course material.
  • View the course gradebook: Students check their scores and get assignment feedback from instructors after the grades are posted.

"Students use technology to stay in touch with the world, and EMU-Online needed to be part of that change," said Julie Knutson, director, Extended Programs and Educational Outreach at Eastern, in a press release.

Bill Jones, director, Instructional Design, Extended Programs and Educational Outreach, described app as a great tool for students and instructors to engage online. "Online courses are highly interactive and a custom app gives students another way to stay in touch," he added.

The university is offering apps for Android and iOS users through their devices app store.

The EMU-Online mobile app is offered through Goggle's Play store and Apple's app store. Click here to downloaded app for Android or Apple phones.

Commenting on the university app, an undergraduate student termed it as "super valuable."

"This is a great app for staying in touch with your class, checking in on discussions and keeping up to date on announcements," said Allison Moise, an undergraduate student studying visual arts education, according to the release.

"It's super valuable when you can't get to a computer," she added.