Archive for the ‘Apple’ Category

Apple celebrates the best apps and games of 2019

Today Apple revealed the best apps and games and the most powerful trends that drove app culture in 2019. Apps help simplify our lives and express our creativity, connect us to friends, family and the world beyond, and of course, have fun. In 2019, apps made their mark by reflecting the zeitgeist of our society […]

Apple Is Leading the Charge Into College Life With Mobile Credentials

Some today argue that the battle for K-12 classroom devices is over. But a new arena is stirring on college campuses. On August 13th, Apple announced that over 100,000 students at more than one dozen American universities will be able to navigate campus, gain entrance to their dorm, and buy food in the cafeteria with […]

The End of the Line for iTunes U?

Apple’s app for sharing university lectures was an important precursor to the MOOC movement, but the future of iTunes U doesn’t look bright. Inside Higher Ed

Apple adds support for contactless student ID cards in Wallet

Starting today [October 2, 2018], students at three universities are among the first to enjoy the convenience of using just their iPhone and Apple Watch to get around on and off campus. At Duke University and the Universities of Alabama and Oklahoma, students can now add their ID card to Apple Wallet and use it […]

The Apple and ConnectED Initiative: Baseline and Year 2 Findings from Principal, Teacher, and Student Surveys

This report is the first in a series from a rigorous evaluation of the Apple and ConnectED initiative conducted by SRI International (SRI). The full study combines surveys, case studies, achievement data, and examination of learning opportunities to offer a well-rounded picture of what it takes to leverage technology to dramatically improve learning opportunities, particularly in schools […]