Tim Cook has announced in Birmingham, Alabama, that Apple will start a new educational project with Ed Farm. The augmented reality will play a fundamental role in this new alliance. One more proof that leads us to think that it is clear that the American company wants to use a new Wi-Fi standard so that connections are faster and more stable.
Apple has always been very involved in educational matters. In fact, it awards prizes to those schools that meet certain requirements, equips Mac schools for studies, has a discount program for students ... etc; So no wonder they want to go a step further in this field.
The technology of augmented reality in education can be very pedagogical and adapted to the new times.
Apple wants certain products to take a special role in 2020. The one that stands out is HomeKit technology, but augmented reality It is another in which the American company wants to give an important boost. That is why the alliance with Ed Farm is a step forward and very important.
At the press conference given by Tim Cook in Birmingham, Alabama, he spoke about civil rights and the importance of them in American society. This base will be the main object of the new project of the company. Teaching students through augmented reality together with Ed Farm.
Tim Cook announces using augmented reality to bring Civil Rights history to life in Birmingham AL@AppleGo pic.twitter.com/Cri23jT02h
- Brandon Wilson, APR (@BrandonDWilson) February 27, 2020
Education must evolve in the field of technology. Computers and iPad are a constant in the lives of all of us, and of course in that of students. Why not unite the newest in technology with the most traditional of Americans: Civil rights.
Alabama students will be the first to try this new way of learning. Apple will provide the necessary resources in the form of ARKit and Ed Farm will create new educational tools for students in the Birmingham area.
