The Ohio State University Working With Apple on Digital Learning Initiative

The Ohio State University today announced that it has worked with Apple to create a comprehensive, university-wide digital learning experience that includes an iOS design laboratory and opportunities for students to learn coding skills.

Called the Digital Flagship University, the initiative will include an effort to integrate learning technology into the entire university experience. Along with the aforementioned iOS design lab, which will be available to faculty, staff, students, and members of the broader community, the university will aim to help students "enhance their career-readiness in the app economy."

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Apple CEO Tim Cook commented on the partnership, and said it will give students access to Apple's new coding curriculum.

"At Apple, we believe technology has the power to transform the classroom and empower students to learn in new and exciting ways.

"This unique program will give students access to the incredible learning tools on iPad, as well as Apple's new coding curriculum that teaches critical skills for jobs in some of the country's fastest-growing sectors," said Cook. "I'm thrilled the broader central Ohio community will also have access to coding opportunities through Ohio State's new iOS Design Lab."

Ohio State University's Digital Flagship University will launch in the 2017-2018 academic year, with the design lab set to open in a temporary space in 2018 before moving to a more permanent location in 2019.

Starting in 2018, first-year students at the Columbus and regional campuses will be given an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, as well as apps, all funded through the university's administrative efficiency program. Swift coding sessions will begin during the spring semester of 2018.

The iOS design lab will provide technological training and certification to students and community members who are interested in developing apps in Swift.

The Ohio State University also plans to integrate Apple technology into other areas of the university, introducing a chemistry course where students can complete assignments online with iTunes, debuting iPads for journalism and biology students, and more.

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tich Avatar
101 months ago
*THE Ohio State University ;)
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Alan Wynn Avatar
101 months ago
I think he meant you should get rid of the word 'The'.
It's like saying The UCLA or The UCB is working with...blah blah blah....
Nope. OSU is named The Ohio State University ('https://www.osu.edu').
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DTECHQUE Avatar
101 months ago
It is saddening that some colleges (like mine) would rather invest in non-educational programs, such as football, rather than having this awesome collaboration with Apple...
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jclo Avatar
101 months ago
*THE Ohio State University

Fixed! Thanks :)
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artfossil Avatar
101 months ago
At this point I wouldn't recommended university for my kids tbh. We'll see if anything changes in the next 20 years.
That’s good as that will likely make them more determined to pursue higher education. :)
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vipergts2207 Avatar
101 months ago
? As opposed to? Perhaps we should all live in Boston and go to Harvard?

Stop ******** on the success of others
He's just upset that he has to root for a PAC-12 team.
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