Apple CEO Tim Cook will deliver the 152nd commencement address at Gallaudet University next month, the university has announced.
Tim Cook will deliver a commencement address at Gallaudet University
Education
I couldn’t find a good times tables app for my daughter, so I made my own
After spending hours in the App Store looking for and trying out a multitude of multiplications apps for iPhone and iPad, I came to a daunting conclusion: there is nothing out there I would want my fourth-grade daughter to learn and practice her times tables with.
So I decided I would make my own app!
Australian educators are going to provide Swift development courses starting this year
Swift is one of the most popular development languages out there, thanks in part to the fact that iOS is one of the most popular platforms out there in the wild. In an effort to make sure that developers, and those interested in becoming developers or simply just learning a new trade, some educators are turning to development courses in Apple's dev language.
California State University offering iPad Air, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil to 35,000 incoming students
It's a relatively quiet initiative these days, all things considered, but Apple hasn't given up on the education market. These days, it comes down to handing out a whole lot of devices to incoming students. That's what's happening with incoming learners at California State University this fall.
Apple awards $5 million “Innovation Grants” to four Black colleges and universities
Apple is awarding $5 million “Innovation Grants” to four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), part of its broader $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.
iPad Air to be handed out to all incoming freshmen at the University of Nevada, Reno
Education continues to be an important element to Apple, which usually relies on the company working with educational bodies in some way or another.
Like, for instance, today's announcement from the University of Nevada, Reno. The university says it is teaming up with Apple to provide the incoming freshman class with new iPad models. The goal, according to the announcement, is to develop a "common learning platform" for all students, providing equal access to technology. The university is calling it the "Digital Wolf Pack initiative."
Watch Apple’s ex design guru Jony Ive deliver a moving commencement speech at CCA
Jony Ive, Apple's former chief of all design across the company, recently delivered a moving virtual commencement speech to the 2021 class of California College of the Arts (CCA).
The best free language learning apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Learning a new language isn’t just a great way to continue our education and knowledge as adults but is a wonderful way to help our children too. Maybe you have a bilingual household or live in an area where more than one dialect is common.
By helping your child learn a new language when they’re young, you’re giving them the foundation to be well-rounded adults. Plus, you’re assisting them with communication skills and knowledge that last a lifetime.
These language learning apps for kids are similar to other educational apps in that they make learning fun. And we know that when learning is enjoyable, children are more apt to take an interest in the topic and want to learn. So, let’s get to the list!
The best apps for kids to learn sight words on iPhone and iPad
Teaching children to recognize sight words is important when they’re just learning to read. Knowing those common words that they can spot easily and not have to sound out helps them focus on tougher words.
For helping the youngster in your life, you can download sight word apps for iPhone and iPad. These digital tools can reinforce what they learn from you and their teachers. Plus, apps like these give them fun and entertaining ways to learn, which makes education more interesting.
Take a look at this list of apps for kids to learn sight words and see which one or more you think your child would enjoy!
The best apps for tracing letters on iPhone and iPad
When you’re little one is ready to start learning to write, fun and entertaining apps can help. Colorful shapes, cute characters, and enjoyable sounds can make learning more interesting for kids. These letter tracing apps for iPhone and iPad are terrific tools to encourage your child to learn the alphabet and write each letter correctly.
Apple’s new mentorship program for first-generation college students set to launch in 2021
Apple is launching a new mentorship program, this one tuned specifically for college students. And not just any college students, either. This one's meant for first-generation students setting off to school.
The best free educational AR apps for adults on iPhone and iPad
With augmented reality (AR) apps, you can put objects right in front of you. We’ve already shown you some of the best AR apps for home design. These apps let you see what furniture, wall décor, and more look like in your own home before you shell out the cash.
If you want to take augmented reality a step further, check out these free educational AR apps for your iPhone or iPad. You can discover constellations and stars, use a geometric calculator, explore historic civilizations, and even learn to draw.
Take advantage of technology and expand your mind at the same time with these educational augmented reality apps.