OSU will give every freshman an iPad, which they'll, uh... totally use for schoolwork

Starting next fall, all new students at Ohio State University will be receiving an iPad Pro, along with an Apple Pencil, a Smart Keyboard, a case, a suite of apps, and Apple Care+. 

Ohio State told Mashable that the iPads will be completely free for students — the cost will not be rolled into tuition or fees. Apple is offering the university a discounted rate for the iPads, but the parties are "still finalizing terms." The university valued the deal at over $10 million. 

The free swag is part of a "digital learning initiative" that OSU has implemented through a collaboration with Apple. The university claims that many faculty already integrate iPads into their courses, and that the initiative will grant them greater ability to do so. Read more...