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Become an Apple Distinguished Educator

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 Educator

Application Process

Begin your Apple Distinguished Educator application journey through three simple steps.

1

Become a recognized
Apple Teacher

Applicants must first pass six interactive quizzes for iPad or Mac to receive Apple Teacher recognition.

2

Plan your application video

Create a video no longer than two minutes showcasing how you transform learning environments, teaching effectiveness, and your impact.

3

Attend the ADE Academy

Selected candidates must attend an in-person ADE Academy event in their region to learn about the program and gain professional learning opportunities.

Application Video Production Guide

Create an impressive application video showcasing your teaching innovation and impact.

Transform Learning Environments

Share how you increase learner engagement and how Apple products uniquely help you achieve learning goals.

Demonstrate Teaching Effectiveness

Provide data or innovative learning methods to support your impact. Highlight examples of student work or innovative strategies.

Expand Your Influence

Show how you extend your professional work beyond the classroom, helping other educators enhance their capabilities, demonstrating your leadership.

Video Submission Standards

Creation Tools

Use iPhone, iPad and/or Mac to create your video, expressing your creativity freely.

Content Requirements

Include images and narration that present your theme; avoid "talking head" shots; only use content that you have permission to share.

Technical Specifications

Video length not exceeding two minutes, file size not exceeding 200 MB, format must be .mov, .mp4, or .m4v.

Apple Teacher Journey

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.

Develop Foundational Skills

Learn iPad, Mac, and Apple applications

Redesign Curriculum

Integrate technology, creativity, and programming

Gain Recognition

Become an Apple Teacher, complete Portfolio and Swift Playground

Earn Apple Teacher Portfolio Recognition

Design exceptional teaching experiences through three learning phases.

Activate Phase

Introduce concepts, activate existing knowledge, and use simple warm-up activities to guide students to think about content in creative new ways.

Explore Phase

Help students explore new information, exchange ideas, and deepen their understanding of new material.

Apply Phase

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.

Build Your Apple Teacher Portfolio

Collect Ideas

Integrate creative teaching methods

Design Lessons

Create customized lesson series

Document Reflections

Evaluate teaching effectiveness

Share Results

Exchange professional experiences with colleagues

Join the Apple Education Community

Become part of a global education innovation network and exchange learning with educators from around the world.

Continuous Professional Development

Participate in regular workshops to learn the latest teaching techniques and strategies, sharing best practices with other ADE members.

Impact the Future of Education

Participate in product development feedback, helping Apple create better educational tools that positively impact learners worldwide.

Recognition and Honor

Receive official certification badges, demonstrating your educational innovation leadership in your professional field, inspiring more educators.

Need Help or Consultation?

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