The release of Apple's latest mobile operating system is leaving owners of older devices behind, but a Cupertino policy for these devices means that they will not be rendered "obsolete."
iOS 7 is a huge departure from the previous verisons of the operating system. As such, only the most recent devices posess the hardware to utilize it. That means only the iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad Mini and fifth-generation iPod Touch are capable of the upgrade.
However, owners of older devices will still be able to purchase and use apps, thanks to Apple's change in policy. Previously, users would get a message informing them that the app they're trying to download was not supported by their device. Now, they recieve a similar message and a link to the "last compatible version" of the app.
As with all things technological, eventually the older devices will no longer support the most current software. Apple's new policy allows schools to get a little more use before having to upgrade.
With schools slowly returning to normalcy, it is more important than ever to have the administrative team visible to students, teachers and parents.
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The COVID pandemic caused k-12 teachers and higher education faculty to suddenly shift to using more technology, to teach virtually and remotely, to keep learning going in new ways. Educators were pushed out of their comfort zones, having to quickly learn new knowledge and skills.
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As teachers, we want to share ideas with families on how to engage with their children at home in a meaningful way. During the 2020 pandemic we were all made to stay home (eat, shop, clean, do chores etc). Everything was done with a small group that usually included your family. Hopefully families worked together on cleaning the house, gardening, planting flowers etc. Life skills are something that no one can take from you. They are also something you are going to use your entire life....