iPod touch and iPhone are perfect for learning no matter where you are. Don’t let their small size fool you. These devices put thousands of apps and countless possibilities in your pocket.
Thousands of apps for learning.
With so many educational apps available, students can carry an entire library of reference materials, interactive lessons, even games that make learning fun — anywhere. Apps are transforming the way teachers teach and students learn. And there are apps for every subject — and every stage of learning.
Educational apps.
The App Store on iPhone and iPod touch has more than 20,000 educational apps for all kinds of learners, teaching them everything from science to sign language. Students can download the iBooks app to fill their iPhone or iPod touch library with books from the iBookstore. Or find apps for defining words, practicing French vocabulary — even locating the lumbar spine.
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Built-in apps.
There are loads of apps built into iPhone and iPod touch that are both useful and fun. Use iMessage to send text messages to your friends, family, or fellow students. Or make a video call with a tap using FaceTime.1 Collaborate on projects with other schools or even hold a virtual field trip.
iWork for iPhone and iPod touch.
Create presentations with custom graphic styles, elegantly designed themes, and stunning animations and effects with Keynote. Pages has everything students need to put their words into beautiful documents, including Apple-designed templates and easy-to-use formatting tools. And Numbers includes over 250 easy-to-use functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables, and eye-catching charts, so compelling spreadsheets can be created in just a few taps.2
GarageBand and iMovie for iPhone and iPod touch.
GarageBand lets students play a collection of highly expressive Touch Instruments and Smart Instruments that sound just like their real counterparts — but let them do things they never could on a real instrument. They can record, mix, and share songs, too. iMovie helps students turn HD video shot on iPhone or iPod touch into a masterpiece. Since inspiration can be fleeting, there’s no reason to wait until they’re back at a computer to start editing — they can get down to the business of mobile moviemaking right away.3
iTunes U for iPhone and iPod touch.
The new iTunes U app lets you put all the assignments and materials students need for a complete university, college, or K-12 course on their iPhone or iPod touch. And they can tap into the world’s largest online catalog of free education content from anywhere.
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Complete courses on iPhone and iPod touch.
With the iTunes U app, students can carry everything they need for the course wherever they go. They can listen to lectures, read books, watch videos, and stay on top of assignments. And when you post an update or send a message to your class, they receive a push notification with the new information.
The world’s largest online catalog of free education content.
Anyone can start learning right away by browsing over 500,000 free lectures, videos, books, and other resources on thousands of subjects. Hundreds of universities, colleges, and K-12 school districts distribute content through iTunes U, including Stanford, Yale, MIT, Oxford, and UC Berkeley, along with other distinguished entities such as MoMA, the New York Public Library, and more.
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iPod touch and iPhone for all.
Built-in accessibility features make it easy for students with disabilities to experience all that iPod touch and iPhone have to offer. They come standard with features that accommodate people with physical impairments, visual and hearing challenges, and different learning styles.
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