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Apple releases low-cost iMac for the education market

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 6th, 2013)

According to MacRumors, Apple has quietly released a less expensive low-end iMac for educational customers. The iMac model (ME699LL/A) features a dual-core Intel Core i3 processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive and 21.5-inch display. It retails for US$1099, which is $200 less than the ...

Teacher's iPhone app scores tests, shares data quickly

by Mike Schramm (Feb 26th, 2013)

Our colleagues at TechCrunch have an interesting story about Quick Key, an iPhone app that could be extremely helpful for teachers everywhere. Walter O. Duncan IV is a veteran teacher and the mind behind Quick Key, which is designed to score simple scantron tests (the old tests you complete by ...

Daily Update for February 18, 2013

by Steven Sande (Feb 18th, 2013)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player ...

Illinois school to distribute 7,000 iPads to students

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 18th, 2013)

One school district in Illinois is adopting the iPad in a new one-on-one program that'll put the fourth-generation version of the tablet into the hands of 7,000 students. According to the Daily Herald, the program will cost Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 up to US$1.43 million for ...

Origin Stories: Living Earth HD

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Feb 15th, 2013)

I have a fascination with weather and our Earth's climate, so Living Earth HD -- which simulates a live view of our planet based on real data -- is a lovely find. You can overlay weather and clock info on the gorgeous renderings of Earth, and look at real phenomena based on satellite images. ...

Essential Anatomy is the future of touch-based anatomy learning

by Michael Grothaus (Feb 13th, 2013)

If you've read a lot of my articles over the years you may have picked up that I'm a bit of a human anatomy buff. Yeah, that sounds weird, I know. Some people like understanding their cars and computers better, I like understanding my body. And it's thanks to the iPad that the study of human ...

UC Irvine's iMedEd Initiative is a 2012-13 Apple Distinguished Program

by Michael Grothaus (Feb 12th, 2013)

The University of California, Irvine has announced that its innovative medical education program based on the iPad as the sole learning tool has been chosen as a 2012-13 Apple Distinguished Program. Apple Distinguished Programs are ones that Apple feels meets the criteria of using Apple ...

Boston Globe supplies iPads to school donation program

by Steven Sande (Jan 23rd, 2013)

Many newspapers have had donation programs in the past where subscribers who go on vacation can donate their papers to schools. Once in the schools, the papers were used by students either for reading assignments or for art projects in which younger students cut out photos. The Boston Globe is ...

iTrace offers kid-friendly stroke-ordered handwriting tutorial

by Erica Sadun (Jan 21st, 2013)

Last week, the TUAW back room got into an incredibly extended debate regarding the merits of iTrace (US$3.99), a kid-centric app that teaches kids basic letter-writing skills. In the end, I pinged the developer and requested a promo code to give the app a try. I'm glad I did, because even though ...

Best of Manet is a creative iOS tribute to the master

by Mel Martin (Jan 13th, 2013)

Edouard Manet (1832-1883) was one of the great 19th century painters. (He's not to be confused with impressionist Claude Monet.) Manet was controversial, and stood at the crossroads of the transition from realism to impressionism. Happily, there's a just-released collection of the best of Manet ...

Smart textbook maker Kno introduces Kno Me, adding stats to studying

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jan 8th, 2013)

Kno turns old-fashioned educational textbooks into interactive learning experiences. Adding links, multimedia and features like flashcards and quizzes, Kno already offers a powerful experience for students. Of course there are tools for adding notes, comments and such, but each student also has ...

Upcoming Lego Mindstorms EV3 to include iOS support

by Steven Sande (Jan 7th, 2013)

Lego Mindstorms robotics kits have captured the imaginations of millions of tech tinkerers young and old. Now Lego has announced that the 15 year-old educational robotics platform will gain compatibility with iOS and Android devices. Lego Mindstorms EV3, expected in the second half of 2013 at a ...

Daily iPad App: The Orchestra for iPad is a home run for classical music fans

by Mel Martin (Dec 31st, 2012)

If you love classical music you really need to think about getting The Orchestra for iPad from Touch Press. The US$13.99 app is about the best use of multimedia audio and video I've seen on any computer platform. The Orchestra allows you to experience eight classical selections, from Haydn to ...

"Sesame Street" app developers share experience, tips

by Dave Caolo (Dec 27th, 2012)

The developers behind the Sesame Street line of iPad apps have gathered their knowledge and experience into a guide for others looking to tap the kid market successfully. The group observed children interacting with iPads in over 60 studies. The results of analyzing that data have produced the ...

University of Western Sydney to give 11,000 iPads to new students

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 20th, 2012)

The University of Western Sydney will give iPads to 11,000 new students and academic staff in 2013, according to a statement issued today by the university. UWS's Pro Vice-Chancellor of Education Professor Kerri-Lee Krause said, "With digital technology revolutionizing how we connect and ...