Teaching and Learning with macOS

Empower your teaching with the full potential of macOS.
A hands-on professional learning experience designed to build confidence and capability in using macOS and Apple apps to enhance learning and teaching.

Course Overview

This interactive workshop supports teachers and educational staff in effectively integrating Mac and macOS into classroom instruction. Participants will explore how to use powerful tools built into macOS—such as Notes, Preview, Safari and Keynote —to foster student engagement, organization, critical thinking, and creativity across subject areas. The session also introduces best practices for productivity and digital organization using features like Focus and Stage Manager. Aligned with the Apple Teacher program, the course encourages practical skill development for ongoing professional growth.

Duration: 3 hours (On-site or Online session)

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain confidence in using macOS tools for teaching and learning.
  • Learn how to design engaging and productive learning experiences with Mac.
  • Develop digital organization and creativity skills for classroom use.
  • Prepare for further professional development through the Apple Teacher program.

Workshop Activities (Choose 3–5 topics per session):

In this session, participants will have the opportunity to explore hands-on activities that demonstrate how macOS tools and built-in Apple apps can enrich the teaching and learning experience. Choose 3–5 topics that align with your interests or teaching needs.

Mac Foundations

  • Personalize Your Desktop
  • Stay on Task with Reminders and Calendar
  • Organize and Share with Finder
  • Reduce Distractions with Focus

Productivity & Creativity

  • Brainstorm and Plan with Freeform
  • Research and Reflect with Notes
  • Collect Learning Moments with Photos
  • Annotate a PDF with Preview
  • Summarize Learning with Voice Memos

Teaching Tools

  • Capture Instructional Videos
  • Discover Resources with Safari
  • Reflect and Connect

Each activity is designed to help you apply technology meaningfully in your classroom—from planning and productivity to creativity and reflection.

Target Audience:

  • Schools initiating or expanding their Apple technology programs
  • K–12 and higher education teachers using iPad in the classroom
  • Educational staff seeking to integrate technology into learning
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