While iPads have been around for a few years now, and they are certainly a part of the education of kids at home and at school – Apple today announced a public iOS Beta for iPad aimed just at schools.
For schools that have a “fleet” of iPads, from a set of 10 in the Library or Tech room, to an iPad for every child, the theory is fantastic. However actually managing what kids are doing on the iPads during class time is a challenge.
The new iOS 9.3 allows for several key features.
It’s a fantastic concept, that will be embraced by teachers and really open up classroom productivity. Managing devices is a challenge in corporate environments, so I can only imagine how difficult it must be for schools.
Plus, it makes me wonder how useful a spin off of this kind of environment might be for Apple Family Sharing. I for one would love to be able to monitor the kids usage and apps plus Apple IDs at a glance. Perhaps that’s next?
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair.
Father of three, he is often found down in his Man Cave.
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