Apple Chicago event 2018 live blog, start time and more

Apple's "Let's take a field trip" event takes place at the Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago, where the focus will be on education.

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Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:06:10 PM
"We had a unique insight into how technology could inspire kids to unleash their creative genius. And we believed that technology could help teachers deliver a unique and personalized learning experience to all kids. We've never stopped believe this, and we've never stopped working on it."
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:06:13 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:06:40 PM
"It's why we created a 10-year study called Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow that showed engagement increased exponentially for students and teachers who had access to our products."
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:06:56 PM
Cook is talking up its Everyone Can Code initiative that includes Swift Playgrounds to teach coding
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:07:06 PM
Apple retail stores also offer classes for students and teachers
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:07:40 PM
Now talking up efforts to bring coding classes to community colleges, including in Chicago
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:08:02 PM
"We're also working with 40 STEM organizations around the world to bring coding to even more kids of all backgrounds"
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:08:31 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:08:47 PM
Kathleen Richardson, who works with ConnectEd for Apple, is now on stage to talk about using Apple products
Scott Stein 3/27/2018 3:08:50 PM
Now hearing about classroom experiences using Apple products.
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:09:02 PM
I think this is the fastest Apple's ever put a woman on stage at its events
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:09:16 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:10:02 PM
So far nothing really new but Richardson is talking about how schools have used iPads
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:10:13 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:10:23 PM
"They took ownership of their learning and now their digital projects will be showcased at the Library of Congress for the entire world to see."
Scott Stein 3/27/2018 3:10:27 PM
Veteran’s History project created in conjunction with Library of Congress being discussed. Students used iPads to study and report. Library of Congress showcasing the student work.
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:10:58 PM
Tim Cook is back up
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:11:07 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:11:14 PM
"Working with students and teachers constantly reminds us of the words of Horace Mann"
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:11:21 PM
Scott Stein 3/27/2018 3:11:57 PM
Horace Mann quote (see photo) “words as true now as they were 150 years ago.” - Cook
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:12:05 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:12:09 PM
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:12:31 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:12:33 PM
"Today we're going to take those experiences even further and to start it off we're going to talk about iPad"
Scott Stein 3/27/2018 3:12:37 PM
iPad leading off. Greg Jozwiak on stage.
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:12:51 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:12:53 PM
Greg Joswiak, one of Apple's marketing execs, is now on stage
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:13:07 PM
"We're proud to make the very best products for unleashing this productivity."
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:13:14 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:13:21 PM
"Students and teachers alike love the iPad. They love that it's so easy to use ... It feels like an extension of their minds."
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:13:24 PM
Greg Joswiak, one of Apple's marketing execs, is now on stage
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:13:27 PM
"They love the iPad because it's super portable."
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:13:28 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:13:37 PM
"Today learning happens everywhere, even where there might not be a desk."
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:13:42 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:13:53 PM
"They love iPad because it's so versatile."
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:13:58 PM
Scott Stein 3/27/2018 3:14:01 PM
Emphasizing versatility, field work, places w/o desks
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:14:26 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:14:28 PM
"They love iPad because it comes with amazing built-in apps for productivity."
Scott Stein 3/27/2018 3:14:30 PM
Camera as work tool: Playground Physics to take advantage of camera capture on fly
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:14:40 PM
"There's nothing like these creativity apps on any other device."
James Martin 3/27/2018 3:14:41 PM
Shara Tibken 3/27/2018 3:14:50 PM
"They also love that the iPad can do a million other creative things."