What is the Apple Teacher Program?

The Apple Teacher Program is a free, self-paced professional learning program designed to help educators build foundational skills for using iPad and Mac in the classroom. It offers interactive tutorials and rewards teachers with badges for mastering Apple apps like Pages, Keynote, Numbers, GarageBand, and iMovie.

How does the Apple Teacher Program work?

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. Your self-paced journey starts by learning foundational skills on iPad and Mac, and continues as you integrate Apple technology into your everyday lessons.

What is the Apple Teacher plan?

Apple Teacher* is a free professional learning programme designed to support and celebrate educators who use Apple products. The self‑paced learning journey helps educators build skills in iPad and Mac, and earn recognition for the new things they learn.

How do you become an Apple Teacher?

Become a recognised Apple Teacher.

After passing six interactive quizzes, on either iPad or Mac, you'll earn your Apple Teacher recognition. A portfolio is a great way to curate and showcase your body of work as you integrate creativity into the lessons you teach every day.

Why do people get teachers apples?

Initially for poorer students in Denmark and Sweden, it consisted of an entire basket of apples as payment to the teacher for a child's education. Here in the United States, back in frontier times, teachers were housed by families and apples were simply given as a way to feed them.

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Why do teachers always get apples?

Apples became associated with teachers due to a tradition, especially in 19th-century America, where parents gave them to educators as payment or sustenance, as teachers often lived with families and were poorly paid; apples were abundant, a symbol of knowledge (from the Biblical "Tree of Knowledge"), and a practical gift coinciding with the harvest season. This gesture of gratitude, initially practical, evolved into a symbol of appreciation for education itself.
 

What is the apple Award for teachers?

Every year since 1986, Golden Apple has selected master teachers to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2014, Golden Apple began honoring exemplary school leaders with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership in honor of founding Golden Apple board member, Stanley C.

Is Apple teacher training free?

Empowering teachers to empower students.

Apple Learning Coach is a free professional learning program for coaching educators to help teachers get more out of Apple technology.

Who qualifies for Apple education?

Apple's Education Eligibility covers students (K-12, Higher Ed), teachers, staff, homeschool educators, and parents buying for eligible higher ed students, offering discounted pricing on Macs, iPads, and some services via the Apple Store for Education; eligibility requires proof like student/teacher IDs or official school documents, with specific quantity limits per year, and excludes iPhones and Apple Watches from discounts.
 

Is Apple teacher good for career growth?

I encourage every educator to explore the Apple Teacher program and discover how integrating technology can unlock new possibilities in their teaching practice. The support, resources, and community available through the program provide a powerful foundation for professional growth and impactful teaching.

Do teachers get free AirPods?

You see every Apple launches their back to school offer where if you are a student, a teacher or a family member of a student you can avail this offer and on every purchase of an iPad or a Mac you are eligible to get some free accessories. For example if you buy an iPad you get an Apple pencil pro or even AirPods.

Do Apple teachers get discounts?

Apple offers its discounts for teachers and students on a wide range of products. These include iPads, MacBooks, iMacs, and accessories, such as Apple pencils, keyboards, mice, and more.

What proof does Apple need for a teacher discount?

Teaching Staff

Official, current institution paycheck stub. Official letter on school letterhead verifying person's employment.

Does Apple education give free AirPods?

No, Apple doesn't give free AirPods just for being a student year-round, but they often bundle free AirPods (or a gift card) with qualifying Mac or iPad purchases during their annual Back to School promotion (typically June-September) for eligible students, educators, and parents. Outside this promotion, students get year-round education pricing (up to 10% off) on Macs, iPads, and accessories, but not free AirPods, and iPhones aren't usually discounted through education pricing. 

How long does it take to become an Apple certified teacher?

For the best experience, we recommend completing the course within 4 months. – Apple Teacher recognition ensures that Apple Learning Coach candidates have already learned foundational skills on iPad or Mac; they'll take these skills further during the course.

What is the quickest program to become a teacher?

The fastest way to become a teacher, especially with a bachelor's degree in another field, is through an Alternative Certification Program (ACP) or an internship program, which can get you teaching in a classroom as a salaried employee in under a year, sometimes as quickly as 9-12 months, while completing coursework and exams. These pathways allow you to bypass traditional education degrees by leveraging your existing degree, focusing on practical experience and state requirements. 

How do I get a free iPad?

You can get a free iPad through government assistance programs like Lifeline and ACP if you qualify based on low income or participation in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI. Alternatively, some schools provide them for students, or you might find them via carrier deals, contests, or by asking friends/family for old devices. 

How to get a free MacBook for high school students?

Free laptops for high school students are available through government programs and nonprofits. If you're a low-income student, you may qualify for a free laptop through programs like Lifeline, PCs for People, and Human-I-T.

Do you need to verify for an Apple education discount?

Yes, Apple education discounts require proof of eligibility, typically verified through online services like UNiDAYS or by showing documents like a student/faculty ID, tuition bill, or pay stub in-store, though the exact process can vary, with recent changes adding more upfront checks for online purchases. Apple reserves the right to verify status at any time, and failure to provide proof can result in additional charges. 

What are the benefits of Apple teacher?

Apple Teacher is a free, professional learning program designed to support and celebrate teachers. It empowers all educators—new to the profession or experienced faculty—to feel more confident using Apple products for learning and teaching.

Who is eligible for Apple education?

Apple's Education Eligibility covers students (K-12, Higher Ed), teachers, staff, homeschool educators, and parents buying for eligible higher ed students, offering discounted pricing on Macs, iPads, and some services via the Apple Store for Education; eligibility requires proof like student/teacher IDs or official school documents, with specific quantity limits per year, and excludes iPhones and Apple Watches from discounts.
 

Can you do teacher training for free?

Best Option: Tax-free bursaries and scholarships

Tax-free bursaries and scholarships for initial teacher training courses are provided by the Department for Education in subjects where we need more teachers.

Can teachers get a discount on iPhones?

No, Apple generally does not offer direct discounts on iPhones through its education pricing program; those discounts are primarily for Macs, iPads, and accessories, though sometimes they have special bundles or carrier deals that can save you money on iPhones, so check for Apple's back-to-school promotions and carrier offers. 

What does the Apple mean for teachers?

In the United States, early American children gave teachers apples because the “families whose children attended schools were often responsible for housing and feeding frontier teachers,” according to a PBS special, titled “Frontier House, Frontier Life,” and noted in Smithsonian Magazine.

What is the most prestigious award for teachers?

The Global Teacher Prize (Varkey Foundation) is widely considered the highest global award for teachers, offering $1 million for outstanding contributions, often called the "Nobel Prize for Teaching". Other top honors include the U.S. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for STEM educators, and national awards like the NEA Foundation's Horace Mann Award and UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for teacher development.