The Mac is a recording studio. A film editor. A communicator. A video conferencing tool. A number cruncher. A dictionary. A graphic designer. A podcast producer. And that’s just a partial list. It’s the best way to inspire creative thinking and collaboration inside the classroom — and the best way to reach mobile, media-savvy students outside the classroom.
The Mac is made for education.
What’s inside a Mac? The world’s most advanced operating system and software applications that turn it into an educational powerhouse. The Mac has standard features you won’t find on a PC — features that cross all disciplines and help all students, regardless of their learning style or physical capabilities. The Mac is so simple to use that it makes both instructors and students more productive. Which is exactly why it’s quickly becoming the #1 notebook in K-12 classrooms and on college campuses.
The Mac is a learning machine.
From the MacBook and iMac to the Mac mini and Mac OS X servers, the Mac is perfect for both teaching and learning. It’s fast and powerful enough to be used by professionals in creative industries and for tasks as complex as scientific modeling. But using a Mac is also incredibly intuitive. And because Mac OS X is exceptionally stable and reliable compared to other operating systems, downtime is next to nil. Which comes in handy when reports or assignments are due.
Built-in teaching and learning tools.
The Mac comes with tools that make classwork more engaging. A built-in video camera and microphone are perfectly suited for podcasting and video conferencing.* Built-in wireless technology automatically finds an available Wi-Fi network as soon as you start up. iLife — a suite of applications loaded on every Mac — includes photo, movie, music, website, and podcasting applications that are great teaching and learning tools. The Mac also works effortlessly with most printers, cameras, science accessories, and other peripherals.
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What makes the Mac different from a PC.
The Mac is loaded with features no PC can offer — features that really make a difference in education. For example, the Mac is extremely durable. There are no delicate trays in its slot-loading DVD drives. Mac notebooks have no mechanical latch to break, just a magnet. And the MagSafe power adapter is attached by a magnet, so when a student trips on a cord, it quickly releases to keep the computer from ending up on the floor. We’ve also built in a Sudden Motion Sensor that works to protect the hard drive should a Mac notebook ever be dropped.
And with a Mac, you can still use PC applications when you need to. The Mac can run Microsoft Office and Windows (sold separately). So a Mac can also be a PC — without most of the challenges that come with a PC, like crashes, bugs, and viruses. Watch now
Apple is changing education.
For the last 30 years, just about every Apple innovation has found an immediate use in education. Think about it. Apple changed the personal computer industry by demystifying technology and making it easy for anyone to use a computer for creativity and self-expression. Those early Apple computers were adopted right away in schools.
Apple also changed the music industry by making it easy to distribute, buy, and listen to music wherever and whenever people wanted. Apple quickly adapted those tools to facilitate podcasting and mobile learning. Then iPhone changed the mobile phone industry by simplifying communication, mobile Internet access, and mobile applications. And it quickly has become the most popular mobile device on campus.
Today Apple products are powerful enough to create a highly collaborative, interactive classroom. Yet they’re so easy to use that you can focus on teaching, not technology. Learn more
