On the afternoon of November 23, 2018, the "Mobile Technology: Uses, Impacts and Opportunities" International Student Roundtable jointly organized by Chang'an University and the University of New Orleans was successfully held in the lecture hall of the School of Architecture, Xiaozhai Campus, Chang'an University. Dr. Micheliie M. Thompsonbos, Dr. John Hazlett, Associate Professor James Mokniber and 11 undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students delegation from the University of New Orleans, participated in the round table. Also, Vice Dean Wang Nong, Assistant Dean Yu Xiaohui, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ren Juan, PhD student Shen Tong and 12 graduate students from Chang'an University, joined in the round table. The meeting was hosted by Yu Xiaohui, Assistant Dean of the School of Architecture.
The topic of the roundtable is "Mobile Technology: Uses, Impacts and Opportunities". The Chinese and American students who participated in the conference conducted a cross-group discussion on the mobile phone's heated discussion on urban life, education, and cultural differences between China and the United States. At the end, each group made a summary statement. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the continuous expansion of the Internet's horizons, this generation of college students has also deeply penetrated the label of “digital natives”. Mobile phones have been integrated into all aspects of their study and life. The use of mobile phones not only makes college students' learning life more convenient and efficient, but also provides great convenience for the lives of people with disabilities and the communication of the elderly, which has an important impact on urban life in many aspects.
This roundtable gave students a multi-dimensional perspective on the impact of technology on urban life under the modernization process. Through the discussion and exchanges between students in different regions, cultures and social backgrounds, the way of thinking and depth of students' international vision has been expanded, and the exchange of cultural life between campuses has been enhanced.
Cross-group Discussion 1
Cross-group Discussion 2
Group Photo
