Education

Apple Posts Educational Media Event Video

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 11, 2016

Were you one of the one's that didn't enjoy standing in the freezing cold in NYC waiting to be let into Apple's Media event? If so, then you were likely relegated to taking in one of many "live blogging" sessions posted by various online tech blogs.

For those of you wishing to consume the full media event as it was meant to be seen, then Apple has posted the entire one hour video online for your convenience. Be warned, it's not the best quality, but it will do until a higher quality version is made available.

iBooks 2 ‘Life on Earth’ Textbook Video Demonstration

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 19, 2012

We just got the chance to go hands-on with one of the first textbooks to appear in Apple's textbook section of the iBookstore, and we were very impressed by what we saw.

Besides the fact that the book downloads are very hefty in size, making for a pretty lengthy download time over Wi-Fi, the content is great for education. Kids in school are going to learn a lot, and best of all, they're going to enjoy doing so.

Check inside for our hands-on demonstration of E.O. Wilson's Life on Earth — one of Apple's flagship textbooks to demonstrate the power of textbooks on iPad...

Apple Unveils New iTunes U Application

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We've seen Apple introduce some pretty cool applications this morning during its education event. iBooks 2 looks like a great place to download interactive digital textbooks, and iBooks Author seems like a great tool for creating them.

But Apple didn't stop there. The company wanted to make it easier for teachers to bring "everything you need to take a class" to the iOS ecosystem. And it looks like they've done it with the new iTunes U application...

Apple Unveils iBooks 2 — A Brand New Textbook Experience for the iPad

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 19, 2012

Apple's ongoing Education media event located at NYC's Guggenheim Museum is all about learning, and facing the challenges in the field of education today.

Apple unveiled some slides that paint a pretty startling picture about the state of the United States’ educational system when compared to other places in the world, citing overflowing class sizes and lack of enough textbooks, among other dire problems.

With all of this in mind, Apple is trying to help — and it's no surprise that the iPad is at the center of two initiatives — one of them is to reinvent textbooks. iBooks 2 is at the center of the reinvention process...

How Apple Plans to Revolutionize the Classroom

Joe Rossignol ∙ Updated November 9, 2016

Although Apple has focused on the education sector for decades, the Cupertino-based company is looking to expand further into the classroom by utilizing its iOS ecosystem. According to Bloomberg, Apple has been selling thousands of iPads to grade schools since the tablet debuted nearly two years ago.

Now, the company wants to make these iPad purchases worthwhile, while promoting future sales, by adding educational content that can be utilized by teachers and students. Ultimately, Apple believes it can revolutionize the classroom. And with an education event scheduled to take place in New York tomorrow, it's the perfect timing...

Expect “GarageBand for eBooks” From Apple’s Event This Thursday

Cody Lee ∙ January 16, 2012

Last week, Apple sent out invitations for a New York-based media event set to take place on January 19th. They read: "Join us for an education announcement in the Big Apple." But what could Apple be announcing?

As The Wall Street Journal points out, the iPad was originally pitched as a device that would transform the classroom experience — a promise that has yet to materialize. But that could change this Thursday...

Learn to Play the Guitar on Your iPad With This Awesome Add-on

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Looking for a fun, innovative way to learn how to play the guitar? Well if you happen to own an iPad, you might not have to look further than Ion Audio's new Guitar Apprentice.

The guitar-shaped tablet accessory made its debut last week at the Consumer Electronics Show, and it's been getting a lot of positive feedback. Keep reading for an overview of the Apprentice and a video of it in action...

Apple Announces “Education Event” in New York City on January 19th

Alex Heath ∙ January 11, 2012

Apple has officially announced its upcoming media event for January 19th. The previously-rumored event will focus on education and take place at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

It was speculated that Apple's January event would revolve around education and textbooks, but Apple has only said that the event will be an "education announcement."

Apple’s Upcoming New York Event to Focus on Education and Textbooks

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Following yesterday's report that Apple is planning a relatively low-key media event in New York this month, more sources have weighed in on what the company has planned for its upcoming announcement.

Last night TechCrunch said that Apple's event will focus on publishing and iBooks. Four more sources have corroborated that report this morning, and it looks like Apple is about to enter the textbook space.

You Can Take Free iOS Developer Courses From Stanford University Through iTunes U

Cody Lee ∙ November 17, 2011

When the App Store launched in the Summer of 2008, it turned (some) developers into millionaires practically overnight. Steve Demeter, the creator of Trism, reportedly earned a cool quarter million in just two months from his app sales.

And the number of success stories has multiplied over the last few years, as both the iOS platform and App Store have grown exponentially. Needless to say, business is good. So good, in fact, that more and more people are looking to get into app development...

Schools Expect to Use More iPads Than Computers Within Five Years

Oliver Haslam ∙ November 1, 2011

Apple's iPad is beginning to take over from computers as the key electronic learning device in schools, according to a new survey by Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster.

The survey of 25 schools and their technology directors found that all of them were making use of Apple's iPad while, just as interestingly, none of them were using an Android-powered tablet.

In fact, iPads are becoming so popular that many technology directors believe that there will soon be more iPads per student than computers...

Get Your Questions Answered with Quora for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

The popular question-and-answer service known as Quora has launched an official app for the iPhone. Quora is a community-based resource for thoughtful and insightful answers on a range of topics.

Participants create a vibrant community of info on categories like technology, science, sports, media and health. Quora's official iPhone app lets you do everything you can do on the website, including answer questions and explore topics.