Built on the world’s most advanced operating system, the Mac is as easy to use as it is powerful. It comes with applications that help students create amazing projects. And you can do even more with iWork, pro applications and Mac OS X Server.
With fast Intel processors, long battery life and a rock-solid operating system, the Mac is reliable, secure and easy to use. Perfect for the classroom — and beyond.
Every Mac comes with applications that help you get things done — and everything works together to make day-to-day tasks easier than ever.
Browse and download thousands of apps that you can start using straightaway.
Drag and drop to share files with anyone around you — no discs or thumb drives required.
Microsoft Office is available for the Mac. And Word, PowerPoint and Excel files created on a Mac are fully compatible with Windows.
Designed to last.
Every Mac is precisely designed for a long, productive life. Mac notebooks feature durable unibody enclosures and are made from high-quality materials like aluminium and glass — so they’re ready for the rigours of any classroom. The MagSafe power connector is held in place magnetically, so if someone trips over it, the lead disconnects and the computer stays safely put. And the Mac is just as well designed inside. With fast Intel processors, advanced graphics and notebook batteries that last up to 7 hours on a single charge,1 Mac computers deliver amazing performance for practically any task.
OS X Lion. The world’s most advanced desktop operating system.
Every Mac comes with OS X Lion, which includes features that make teaching and learning more dynamic and engaging. Multi-Touch gestures make navigating and zooming in on content a breeze. Full-screen apps use every inch of the Mac display, so you can be completely immersed in your classwork or research. Say goodbye to manually saving documents with Auto Save. And review the history of documents with Versions, comparing older drafts with the current document in a browsable timeline.
The built-in apps are great for education too. Safari gives you fast, easy web browsing. Mail and iCal use the contacts in Address Book, so you can quickly send messages or invitations to individuals and groups both inside and outside your institution. The built-in camera and FaceTime let you bring guests into the classroom via a video chat.2 And the new Mac App Store contains thousands of apps, including apps specifically designed for educational purposes. Learn more about OS X Lion
Share and share alike.
With AirDrop in OS X Lion, you can send files wirelessly to anyone nearby. Click the AirDrop icon in the Finder sidebar, and your Mac automatically discovers other AirDrop users within about 10 metres of you — perfect for classrooms and study groups. Transferring fully encrypted files is as easy as dragging a file to someone’s name.
Work well with others.
OS X Lion lets you use Microsoft Office, connect to most printers and cameras, join PC networks and even run Windows. And if you’re switching from a PC to a Mac, Migration Assistant in Lion automatically transfers your documents, contacts, calendars, email accounts (Outlook and Windows Live Mail) and photos stored in Picasa from your PC, and puts them in the appropriate places on your new Mac.
Maximise your FaceTime.
FaceTime lets you make video calls to other Intel-based Mac computers, iPad 2, iPhone 4 or the latest iPod touch.2 Use it to communicate with students and parents and to collaborate with colleagues nearby or around the world.
Here are some of the features in Lion Server that easily turn just about any Mac into a powerful server that’s perfect for classrooms, teaching departments and much more. Learn more about Lion Server
Podcast Producer 2
Start producing your own podcasts with this end-to-end solution for capturing, encoding, publishing and distributing high-quality podcasts such as lectures and presentations.
Wiki Server 3
Wiki Server 3 makes managing your wikis easier than ever. Use Wiki Server to create a project-specific or classroom-specific website or wiki, then customise it using the new Page Editor.
File Sharing for iPad
Students and teachers can now access, copy and share documents on the server from applications like Keynote, Numbers and Pages on iPad.
Every Mac includes iLife, a suite of digital content creation applications that enables teachers to design even more engaging lessons and students to create even more dynamic projects.
Create captivating slideshows and amazing photo books — whether making a vocabulary book or documenting a field trip.
GarageBand turns the Mac into a full-featured podcasting studio, allowing you to record, edit and mix audio.
Make your own documentaries and short films with iMovie and edit them like a pro.
Easily burn your iMovie projects or iPhoto slideshows to DVDs using iDVD and share with the class.
iPhoto ’11
Students can search through their photos easily, since iPhoto automatically organises them according to where they were taken and who's in them. iPhoto also makes it easy to create captivating slideshows, with each shot centered and framed perfectly, thanks to face detection. You can even create and send messages using beautifully designed email templates — all without leaving iPhoto.
Learn more on the iPhoto site
iMovie ’11
If students can drag and drop, they can make a movie in iMovie. They’ll start by adding video, photos and music, then fine-tune their projects with simple yet powerful editing tools. iMovie automatically adds animated titles and sophisticated transitions, transforming raw footage into a video scrapbook, a broadcast news segment, or anything else your class imagines. Learn more on the iMovie site
GarageBand ’11
Create educational podcasts for students — or let them create their own school news broadcast or radio show, complete with expert interviews. With GarageBand, students have everything they need to record, mix and master their own songs and podcasts. Not only does GarageBand help students make music, but it also teaches them how to play guitar or piano right on the Mac.
Learn more on the GarageBand site
Learn more about Learn to Play
Apple Training and Certification
Technology alone won't transform education. To inspire students, educators have to integrate technology into teaching and learning. That's why Apple offers a full range of certification courses and exams on the iLife and iWork application suites to help you master skills and build credibility. Learn more about iLife and iWork training.
A simple way to make documents, spreadsheets and presentations shine, iWork applications for the Mac are also compatible with Microsoft Office, so you can open, save and share just about any file.
Create beautiful documents with over 180 Apple-designed templates and easy-to-use formatting tools.
Create stunning presentations with Apple-designed themes, 3D charts, video, photos, and sophisticated animations and transitions.
Take spreadsheets and charts to a new level with professional-quality templates, easy-to-create formulas and stunning graphics.
Pages ’09
A streamlined word processor with easy-to-use layout tools, Pages allows students to choose from hundreds of templates to create professional-looking newsletters, reports and more. Learn more on the Pages site
Keynote ’09
Use Keynote to create stunning presentations with Apple-designed themes, 3D charts, video, photos, and sophisticated animations and transitions. Learn more on the Keynote site
Numbers ’09
Numbers helps you take spreadsheets and charts to a new level with professional-quality templates, easy-to-create formulas and stunning graphics. Learn more on the Numbers site
When you’re ready to take projects to a higher level, Apple offers more advanced applications that let students enhance photographs, make music and edit video like the pros.
Cull shots, enhance and retouch images, manage massive libraries, share work online, and print professionally designed albums.
Use a single application for all your advanced editing needs.
A complete set of professional audio applications lets students write, record, edit, mix and perform.
Aperture
Cull shots, enhance and retouch images, manage massive libraries, share work online, and print professionally designed albums. With Aperture, students have extraordinary control over the photos they compose. Learn more on the Aperture site
Final Cut Pro X
When students are ready for advanced video editing, they’re ready for Final Cut Pro X. One revolutionary app gives students incredible pro editing features — including sound and colour — that are easy and intuitive to use. Learn more about Final Cut Pro X
Logic Studio
Translate inspiration into expert-level recordings with Logic Studio, a complete set of professional audio applications that lets students write, record, edit, mix and perform. Learn more on the Logic Studio site
Pro Application Training
Apple professional applications are the standard for photographers, filmmakers, editors, sound designers, music producers and multimedia artists. Certifications are available for all applications, including Aperture, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Logic Pro, Motion and Soundtrack Pro. Learn more about Pro Application Training
Every Mac comes equipped with dozens of assistive technologies, many of which you won’t find in other operating systems — at any price.
Vision
People with vision disabilities will benefit from VoiceOver — the world’s first gesture-based screen reader, built into every Mac.
Hearing
The Mac makes it easier for the deaf and hard-of-hearing by including support for playing back open- and closed-captioned content.
Physical and Motor Skills
The Mac has built-in technologies to help people with difficulties using the keyboard, mouse and trackpad.
Literacy and Learning
People with cognitive and learning disabilities can benefit from a simplified Finder, integrated information reference tools, spelling and grammar checking, and more.
Apple in the Classroom
Students learn best when they have access to technology. An Apple laptop programme or mobile learning lab provides flexible and convenient access to technology, easily transforming any classroom into a digital learning environment. Learn more about Apple labs
