The first few iterations of any new project are always going to suss out strengths and weaknesses. To this end, Apple has listened to feedback aimed toward their iPads in Education program and is making more than a few changes (at just the right time, when educators are starting to make plans for the next school year beginning in the autumn). Changes to the program are … [Read more...] about Apple Gives Overhaul to iPads in Education Offering
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Google Launches Free Online Teaching Tool: Classroom
With the pilot phase completed, Google Classroom is now live for all Google Apps for Education users. Designed to be a free learning management system, Classroom laces together the functionality found within Google Drive, Docs, and Gmail in an effort to help teachers "save time, keep classes organized, and improve communication with students." Behaving as a support system, … [Read more...] about Google Launches Free Online Teaching Tool: Classroom
Baker & Taylor Integrates its Axis 360 Services With Blackboard Learn, Good Times For Students and Teachers
Baker & Taylor has announced that it is streamlining its Axis 360 services with Blackboard Learn in a bid to offer a more integrated learning and teaching solution to both students and teachers. Axis 360 is the media library arm of Baker & Taylor which has emerged as one of the most favored distributor of both print and digital media the world over. Blackboard Learn in … [Read more...] about Baker & Taylor Integrates its Axis 360 Services With Blackboard Learn, Good Times For Students and Teachers
Copia Contributes Towards Subscription Based Digital Learning in Australia
Copia hails itself as one of the best known names in the field of digital classroom solutions, and has announced its association with the LearningField project in Australia that aims to provide a complete digital makeover to education in that country. Led by Copyright Agency (described in Wikipedia as "an Australian company incorporated under the Corporations Code for the … [Read more...] about Copia Contributes Towards Subscription Based Digital Learning in Australia
Apple Taps Into Education with Products and Services
Apple has introduced a new "Apple and Education" section to its website, carrying forward the company’s new focus, the education segment. The central idea is clear and simple: ease the introduction of technology both as a learning and teaching aid. This way, while it will be easier for the educators to teach, the students will be able to grasp the topics more easily. The … [Read more...] about Apple Taps Into Education with Products and Services