Apple - K-12 Education - Teaching and Learning

Ever since the first Apple Computer was invited into the classroom, teachers, students and parents have been harnessing the power of technology to enhance and enrich the learning environment. Apple’s learning community now numbers in the millions and there’s a growing collection of ideas, lesson plans, and activities that are available with the click of a mouse.

A dynamic online community for educators.

Apple Learning Interchange is an online resource for teaching, learning, research, and collaboration. This is the place for educators interested in professional development, creating and sharing curriculum resources, and building a worldwide community of people committed to finding even better ways to teach with technology. Join the Apple Learning Interchange today—it’s FREE!

Apple Education Series are a suite of products specifically designed to help educators effectively use technology in a smooth, productive and cost-effective way.

Imagine Online is a searchable database of success stories. Come see why success is but a Mac away!

Curriculum Connections lets you take a look at hundreds of resources in this online curriculum warehouse for educators.

Apple Staff Development Online provides an array of self-paced courses designed to help educators integrate technology into teaching and learning. Each course consists of an interactive, online tutorial, a hands-on course project, and a forum for discussion with fellow students and with the course mentor.

Apple Education Grants have historically addressed such issues as software development, equal access to technology for all children, the creative integration of computers into daily classroom subjects, and using computers as tools to access information and to connect students with others around the world. The program is on hold for now, but you can still get an update on some amazing projects still underway!

Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) and Apple Distinguished Schools (ADS) are two of several Apple Advocate programs. The first recognizes individuals; the second, institutions. ADEs can beta test our technologies and advise us about our products. ADSs teach us about educational issues and demonstrate to visitors how schools best use technology.