Apple TV presents plenty of opportunities in transforming education with its Apple Siri Remote. An expert weighs in on several ways how the new technology can be used to the advantage of learning.
The Apple Siri Remote comes with the new fourth-generation Apple TV that lets users control their TV with voice, touch and virtual buttons, according to Macworld. Its main focus is to provide convenience to consumers navigating through media.
Unfortunately, the focus on convenience blocks the great potential of this new interactive medium. Apple TV's Education sections offer a lack of clarity, as the listings look undeveloped and unrefined.
Apple is also missing a huge potential opportunity to enable the interactive nature of Apple TV, according to Jonny Evans from Computer World. TV was initially thought of to be a one-way entertainment vehicle until recent developments in gaming consoles have allowed plenty of interaction. Soon enough, course materials such as readings or exams can be simultaneously explored n an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Evans explains that Apple Siri Remote is a great way to get new employees on board corporate HR apps. Since businesses already spend $177 billion on employee training alone, costs could be more effective when trainings become digitally available across iOS platforms. A survey conducted by Future Workplace observed that 70 percent of respondents claimed that they noticed several opportunities to integrate Massive Online Open Courses in their respective company's learning programs.
Casual learners, on the other hand, can be offered more effective free or fee-based distance learning materials in higher education establishments. The ease of access provided by Apple TV offers a wide range of online learning resources for self-development.
Children may also benefit most from Apple's products since Apple Siri remote offers a viable resource for parents to tutor children on topics they need to work on. The opportunity also allows young kids to be taken out of conventional education altogether.
Finally, the interaction that Siri Remote offers can be a great opportunity to create shared interactive lessons for the entire family to enjoy. Learning about a place before going on a holiday or studying a new language are potential ways in which Apple TV can transform education.
