Empowering educators with iPad and Mac skills to become Apple Teachers !
A professional development course designed to build foundational knowledge and practical skills in using iPad or Mac, supporting educators on their journey toward Apple Teacher recognition.

Course Overview

Becoming an Apple Teacher is a hands-on professional development course that equips educators with the essential knowledge and practical skills to integrate iPad or Mac into everyday teaching. This course provides a clear and engaging pathway toward earning official Apple Teacher recognition — a badge of excellence in digital teaching.

Delivered through six focused modules, each lasting 2 hours (for a total of 12 hours), the course guides participants in using Apple’s powerful suite of tools to enhance instruction, spark creativity, and personalize learning experiences.

Course Modules

• Using iPad/Mac for Smart Teaching
  Jumpstart your Apple journey with essential skills for using iPad or Mac in teaching, collaboration, and productivity.
• Smart Docs: Design Learning Materials with Pages
  Create beautiful and functional lesson materials using Pages—everything from worksheets to interactive digital books.
• Visual Impact: Present with Power using Keynote
  Build stunning presentations with Keynote using animations, visuals, and audio to captivate and inspire learners.
• Data Literacy: Analyze and Visualize with Numbers
  Use Numbers to collect, organize, and visualize learning data to inform teaching and enhance student outcomes.
• Storytelling Matters: Inspire Learning with iMovie.
  Learn to tell compelling learning stories through video—highlighting student work or creating powerful class reflections.
• Sound On: Create Podcasts with GarageBand
  Dive into the world of podcasting with GarageBand to spark creativity, amplify student voice, and develop media literacy.

Whether you’re just starting your Apple journey or looking to build confidence using iPad or Mac in the classroom, this course offers the inspiration, resources, and guidance you need to learn, apply, and grow—step by step.

What You’ll Gain

• A strong foundation in Apple’s core apps for teaching and learning.
• Confidence in using iPad or Mac as powerful teaching tools.
• Readiness to earn official Apple Teacher badges and certification.
• A connection to the Apple Education Community and future growth opportunities as a digital learning leader.

Target Audience

• Educators and school staff at all levels who use iPad or Mac as part of their teaching or daily work and pursuing Apple Teacher certification as a milestone in their professional development journey.
• Schools seeking to enhance teachers’ capacity to integrate technology into effective and creative learning experiences.
• Institutions preparing to become Apple Distinguished Schools, looking to build a strong foundation in Apple tools and teaching practices.