Claris launches Claris Connect service for Apple School Manager
Apple subsidiary Claris has launched its Claris Connect service for Apple School Manager, making it easier for educational institutions to access Apple services and technology.
Apple subsidiary Claris has launched its Claris Connect service for Apple School Manager, making it easier for educational institutions to access Apple services and technology.
Apple has launched a new "Apple Teacher Portfolio" recognition badge for educators alongside updates to its educational apps and curriculum like Everyone Can Create, Schoolwork, and Classroom.
At its Worldwide Developer Conference this week, Apple noted a milestone of 40 years of work in bringing computers to education. The modern tools it provides for education now include device management with Apple School Manager and collaborative tools including the new Classroom for Mac. In parallel, Apple has also brought its device management tools to the enterprise with Apple Business Manager. We asked Jamf for insight into the latest WWDC announcements related to device management in education and business.
Though Apple's event appeared to end with the conclusion of the keynote, there was still much more in store for those in attendance. We got an inside look at Apple's hands-on experience labs where they demoed how to integrate iPads, Garageband, and Clips into a teaching curriculum.
Apple's continued push to make Mac and iPad central to education has been detailed at its 'Field Trip' event, with the Classroom app making the jump from iOS to Mac later this year, as well as a cloud-based Schoolwork app for teachers to provide assignments and handouts to students.
Apple on Tuesday updated iTunes U with a handful of new features, including improved annotation options and ways of sharing and accessing media.
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