The Benefits of Being an Apple Distinguished School

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The Benefits of Being an Apple Distinguished School

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the benefits of being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson and explain how it will be achieved.

What do you already know about Apple Distinguished Schools?

What is an Apple Distinguished School?

Apple Distinguished Schools are institutions that meet specific criteria, including demonstrating an innovative and compelling learning environment that utilizes Apple technology to its fullest extent.

Explain the concept of Apple Distinguished Schools and their criteria for recognition.

Benefits for Students

Students in Apple Distinguished Schools have access to cutting-edge technology and innovative learning experiences, which can help them develop important skills for the future.

Discuss how being an Apple Distinguished School can benefit students and their learning experiences.

Benefits for Teachers

Teachers in Apple Distinguished Schools have access to professional development opportunities and a community of educators to collaborate with, which can help them stay up-to-date with the latest teaching practices.

Discuss how being an Apple Distinguished School can benefit teachers and their professional development.

Benefits for the School

Being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School can enhance the reputation of the institution and attract students and staff who are passionate about technology and innovative learning experiences.

Discuss how being an Apple Distinguished School can benefit the institution as a whole.

Examples of Apple Distinguished Schools

There are over 400 schools around the world that have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools, including St. Andrew's College in Canada, Singapore American School in Singapore, and Colegio Fontán in Spain.

Show examples of Apple Distinguished Schools and their locations.

How to Become an Apple Distinguished School

To become an Apple Distinguished School, institutions must submit an application that demonstrates how they meet the criteria for recognition. They must also provide evidence of their innovative use of Apple technology in the classroom.

Explain the process for applying to become an Apple Distinguished School and the criteria that must be met.

Conclusion

Being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School can provide numerous benefits for students, teachers, and the institution as a whole. It requires a commitment to innovation and the effective use of technology in the classroom.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and reinforce the importance of innovation and technology in education.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.