For over 25 years, the Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program has recognized education pioneers worldwide who transform education and learning using Apple technology. Become a member of this innovative community and help other educators reimagine the teaching potential of iPad and Mac.
✨ Apply to become an Apple Distinguished EducatorBegin your Apple Distinguished Educator application journey through three simple steps.
Applicants must first pass six interactive quizzes for iPad or Mac to receive Apple Teacher recognition.
Create a video no longer than two minutes showcasing how you transform learning environments, teaching effectiveness, and your impact.
Selected candidates must attend an in-person ADE Academy event in their region to learn about the program and gain professional learning opportunities.
Create an impressive application video showcasing your teaching innovation and impact.
Share how you increase learner engagement and how Apple products uniquely help you achieve learning goals.
Provide data or innovative learning methods to support your impact. Highlight examples of student work or innovative strategies.
Show how you extend your professional work beyond the classroom, helping other educators enhance their capabilities, demonstrating your leadership.
Use iPhone, iPad and/or Mac to create your video, expressing your creativity freely.
Include images and narration that present your theme; avoid "talking head" shots; only use content that you have permission to share.
Video length not exceeding two minutes, file size not exceeding 200 MB, format must be .mov, .mp4, or .m4v.
The "Apple Teacher Program" is a free professional learning program that helps educators use Apple products for teaching and learning. Complete three recognitions to gain unlimited inspiration and opportunities to provide students with more connected, creative learning experiences.
Learn iPad, Mac, and Apple applications
Integrate technology, creativity, and programming
Become an Apple Teacher, complete Portfolio and Swift Playground
Design exceptional teaching experiences through three learning phases.
Introduce concepts, activate existing knowledge, and use simple warm-up activities to guide students to think about content in creative new ways.
Help students explore new information, exchange ideas, and deepen their understanding of new material.
Use various assessment plans to evaluate learning outcomes, help students demonstrate their enthusiasm for new material, and apply what they've learned to different contexts.
Integrate creative teaching methods
Create customized lesson series
Evaluate teaching effectiveness
Exchange professional experiences with colleagues
Become part of a global education innovation network and exchange learning with educators from around the world.
Participate in regular workshops to learn the latest teaching techniques and strategies, sharing best practices with other ADE members.
Participate in product development feedback, helping Apple create better educational tools that positively impact learners worldwide.
Receive official certification badges, demonstrating your educational innovation leadership in your professional field, inspiring more educators.
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