Apple gives schools another reason to ditch textbooks with iTunes U update.

ITUNES (Digital music program); APPLE Inc.; VIDEO downloading (Computers); TEACHERS; TABLET computers

The article reports that following an update to its iTunes U software., teachers will be able to create, edit, manage and share course materials with their students directly from Apple Inc.'s iPad. It is noted that the need for a computer will be negated by the update so that teachers can create and manage whole courses right from the tablet.