University of Texas at Austin College of Education - MacBook Is the LIFE of Preservice Teacher Training

Summary: This Apple Education podcast features the College of Education at University of Texas, Austin, which has implemented a required-buy notebook program, entitled Laptop Initiative for Future Educators (LIFE) for preservice educators. The program focuses on 21st century learning skills, and includes a component where students repair nonfunctioning machines. Curriculum is being transformed by technology. Use of digital authoring enhances teaching experiences and assessments.