iPad and Mac in education
Schools around the world use the iPad and Mac to offer innovative lessons and activities, no matter where the students are learning.
When teachers integrate technology into their lessons, they enable students to learn autonomously and collaboratively. Read about the results schools up to grade 12 and colleges have achieved with Apple devices both inside and outside the classroom.
The Mac is user-friendly 1.
The high user-friendliness of the Mac is legendary. And anyone who has worked with an iPhone or iPad will immediately find their way around the intuitive Mac interface – all without thick manuals. Existing teaching materials can be easily migrated from the old computer to the new Mac, and connecting peripherals (printer, monitor) is a breeze – missing drivers are a problem of the past.
6. The Mac is stable and secure
Apple devices are far less vulnerable to malware and viruses due to the tight integration of hardware and software compared to other operating systems. Stored data is automatically encrypted, and new apps are checked for known security issues before they are executed. And thanks to the excellent symbiosis of hardware and software, maintenance effort is minimized.
2. The Mac awakens the creative potential in you
The onboard creative and productivity apps such as Pages, Numbers, Keynote, GarageBand, or iMovie are intuitive to use and enable every user to produce professionally appearing documents and media with the help of integrated templates. And those who want more will find their very own favorite creative app in the 'Education' category in the App Store among more than 100,000 apps.
7. The Mac offers software and hardware from a single source
Apple offers a complete ecosystem of hardware, apps, and services for education. High-quality devices combined with macOS, the modern operating system, and specially developed apps make the Mac a powerful and reliable companion for teachers. This is especially true for mobile devices, which are ready to use within seconds and, thanks to the extremely long battery life, last an entire workday.
3. The Mac combines the best of both worlds
Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) work seamlessly on Mac as well. For the teacher, this means that they can continue to work in their familiar environment and use existing teaching materials 1:1 on the Mac. Conversely, documents created on the Mac can be exported into a variety of standardized file formats and thus easily shared with other colleagues. And if necessary, a Mac can also run Windows.
8. The Mac has a high residual value
Thanks to the high-quality hardware, which still looks good after years of use, and the long-term relevance through software updates, Apple devices have a comparatively low depreciation – and this benefits you when purchasing a new Mac: With Apple Trade In, you can exchange your old device for a credit towards a new one – thus saving real money.
4. The Mac helps you work flexibly
The tools of the Apple platform work perfectly together and enable you comprehensive mobile productivity: No matter where you are and which Apple device you are currently using – all files are always up to date and can be supplemented or revised at any time – during free periods, on the go, or from home. The Mac helps you to accomplish your daily tasks more easily and flexibly.
9. The Mac is sustainable
The materials used in the new MacBook Air and their manufacturing process are focused on sustainability: The casing is made from 100% recycled aluminum to minimize environmental impact without compromising on quality. The longer the device is used, the better it is for the planet. And old, non-functional devices are recycled for free to minimize the amount of raw materials extracted.
5. The Mac simplifies collaboration
With Airdrop, you can easily share large documents, photos, videos, and websites wirelessly with other Apple devices nearby. Thanks to cloud synchronization, all documents are available on all devices at any time and can be shared with other users using the 'Collaboration' feature to work together in real time on joint educational projects.
10. Data protection is taken very seriously on the Mac
Apple places great emphasis on privacy and the privacy of its customers - which is a significant factor especially in the educational environment! The corresponding technology is already integrated into the development of the devices and is continuously being developed further. Apple primarily focuses on data minimization, anonymization, and encryption: For example, the Safari web browser prevents the sharing of user data across multiple websites, thus making it difficult to create personalized user profiles.
Switching from Windows to Mac M1, M2, or M3: A teacher shares his experience
Digitalization not only poses major challenges for parents and children. Teachers are also required to work with the latest technologies and teaching methods.
Children have a lot of imagination. They want to be taught creatively and productively. Our experience has shown that they like the intuitive and simple operation when working with Apple devices. But what does this mean for teachers who work with Windows?
We spoke with T. R., a teacher from Zurich:
Why did you choose a Mac?
For a long time, I resisted buying Apple products due to cost reasons. However, more and more people from my circle of friends and family have switched from Windows to Mac, and they all raved about how efficiently they can work with their Apple products. That made it time for me to explore this myth as well.
Productivity, efficiency, and compatibility are also priorities for me. I thought switching from Windows to Mac would be complicated and time-consuming. But the most important applications, such as Microsoft 365, work exactly the same on both computers. Moreover, I must admit that I greatly underestimated the performance. For data transfer and setting up the most important basic functions, I used the help of DQ Solutions. Simply put: The transition was no problem at all.
How has your workday changed with a Mac?
Screen resolution is an important criterion for me as a glasses wearer. If I sit in front of the device all day, I tire less quickly on the Mac. I also work much faster and more efficiently. I prepare the lessons relaxed at home on the iMac and then transfer all the data with the cloud function to my MacBook Air or directly to the children's work devices. This saves additional effort and time. Creativity knows no bounds. The children and I have a lot of fun in class as a result.
Here's what our customers say:
Exceptional performance, long battery life, no issues with existing software.
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My experiences with the new M1 chip from Apple are convincing: Exceptional performance, long battery life, and - thanks to Rosetta 2 - no problems with existing software. I would like to give an example: My 10-year-old Mac Pro took 2.5 hours in Adobe Photoshop. My new Mac mini M1 takes less than 2.5 minutes for the same task! In addition, the new M1 models have a price advantage over the Intel models, which allows for better utilization of the existing budget. I am also switching my personal Macs to M1 - and my family is thrilled.
Rainer Egle, Mac Support, University of Zurich
13" MacBook Pro M1 actually achieve the performance of the 16" models with Intel processors.
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If possible, future acquisitions will include Macs with M1 processors. Likely 13″ MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with M1. The advantage is quite clear, as the current 13″ MacBook Pro M1 can achieve the same performance as the 16″ models with Intel processors. At BFH Bern, there is a trial run where existing Mac Pro desktops with Intel processors are being replaced by the new Mac mini M1, as they have become very powerful.
Olaf Prinz, Team Leader Workspace Services BFH Bern
Most users can switch to a Mac with M1, M2, or M3 without any concerns.
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At the ZHdK, 32 of the purchased 50 devices are already in use. From the ZHdK's perspective, there are no reservations about the new Macs with Apple Silicon, as they are completely trouble-free in daily operations. The new devices impress with good performance, long battery life, etc. Therefore, most users can switch to a Mac with M1, M2, or M3 without any concerns.
Tilo Sepanjang, ITZ ZHdK Zürich
I am enthusiastic about the Apple Silicon devices.
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We currently have 30 MacBook Air M1s in use. I am thrilled with the new Apple Silicon devices – especially the battery life and the absence of a fan. The transition to devices with the new processors was mostly trouble-free, because the school had already ensured that the software portfolio was up to date. We mainly use Office programs and Archicad. Archicad is currently still running under Rosetta 2, which is roughly comparable to running it on a Mac with Intel.
Marco Frei, Nänikon-Greifensee Upper Secondary School
Webinars Mac M1, M2 and M3 in School Teaching
Digitalization poses major challenges for educational institutions. Teachers are required to work with the latest technologies and teaching methods. We will show you how to work with a Mac in classroom instruction, the seamless interaction between Mac and iPad, and how the new Mac changes teaching and learning.
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*Tests conducted by Apple in October 2020 using pre-production 13" MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1 chip and 16 GB RAM. Performance was measured using selected industry-standard benchmarks, and comparisons were made with notebooks that were commercially available at the time of testing. The performance tests were conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of the MacBook Pro.
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*Tests conducted by Apple in October 2020 using pre-production 13" MacBook Pro systems with M1 chip and 16 GB RAM. Performance was measured using selected industry-standard benchmarks, and comparisons were made with the most powerful integrated GPUs for notebooks and desktops available at the time of testing. An integrated GPU is defined as a GPU on a monolithic silicon chip with a CPU and a memory controller behind a unified memory subsystem. Performance tests were conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of the MacBook Pro.
