Apple is sending out invitations to an education event on March 27. Using the tagline ‘Let’s take a field trip,’ Apple says that the event will focus on ‘creative new ideas for teachers and students’ …
We’ve seen two invitations so far, in the USA and UK, both inviting people to an event taking place at a high school in Chicago.
The invitation contains no details of either the content or format of the event. It takes place at Lane Tech college prep high school, which is home to students from the 7th grade through to college prep. The school has a strong tech focus
Chicago makes sense as a venue. Back in December, Apple announced that its Everyone Can Code initiative would be rolling out to half a million students in the city. The company said that the app economy has created more than 64,000 jobs in Illinois.
Last year Apple launched a $329 9.7-inch iPad, which makes the device significantly more affordable for schools than earlier models. It has been reported that it is working on an even cheaper model, with a target price of $259.
The Cupertino company is said to also be working on a lower-cost version of the MacBook Air for release sometime next quarter, with schools again a possible target market.
Some are speculating that the hand-drawn graphic is hinting at an announcement in which the iPad and Apple Pencil will play a role.
