Education
Apple introduces new iPad, classroom software for schools
Chicago, March 27 (IANS) Taking on Google, Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new 9.7-inch iPad that will be available for schools in the US for just $299 ($329 for consumers).
The Augmented Reality (AR)-capable iPad with the A10 fusion chip can use Apple Pencil stylus just like iPad Pro, TechCrunch reported.
“We believe that technology could help deliver a truly unique and personalized experience to students and teachers,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook at an education-focused event here.
In the US schools, 60 per cent laptops and computers use Google software, followed by Apple’s iOS at 12.3 per cent and MacOS at 4.7 per cent.
The new iPad for schools comes with 200GB of free iCloud storage — up from 5GB.
The device claims 10-hour long battery life, houses 8MP camera and supports 1080P HD video.
Apple also released some new classroom software and a creative curriculum called “Everyone Can Create”.
It also unveiled its iWork productivity apps — Pages, Keynote and Numbers which support Apple Pencil.
A new free app “Schoolwork” lets teachers distribute handouts, make assignments, assign specific activities within apps, check on students’ progress.
“One idea is that this might help teachers tailor activities,” reported ReCode.
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Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal shared that the construction work of six nursing colleges in the state will be completed soon and classes will commence in the month of July. Not only this, the new building of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Panchkula has also completed its construction work.
Adding on to this, he shared that, till now, the classes are being held in another building, the chief secretary said while presiding over the review meeting of development projects worth more than Rs 100 crore here.
CHIEF SECRETARY REVIEWED MAJOR PROJECTS
The Chief Secretary reviewed several major projects, including power, health, medical, and technical education in the state, and directed the concerned officials to complete them within the stipulated time period.
COLLEGES UNDER CONSTRUCTION
He said that the construction of nursing colleges in Dherdu village of Kaithal, Khedi Ram Nagar village of Kurukshetra, Kheranwali village of Panchkula, Aura and Dayalpur village of Faridabad, and Sadatpur village of Rewari is under construction.
The construction work of Medical college in Koriawas in Narnaul, Medical College at Jind, Bhiwani, and Dental College at Nalhar is being completed at a fast pace. The work of the second phase of Kalpana Chawla Medical College is also undergoing.
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