The Mac in everyday school life
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Teach more effectively with Mac and iPad
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Modern tablets exhibit impressive productivity. Nevertheless, there are tasks that can be more comfortably and easily accomplished on a desktop computer or a laptop. Screen sizes up to 27 inches make viewing the smallest details possible, and complex school projects such as editing videos and audio files are no problem thanks to powerful processors. Additionally, when peripheral devices such as printers or backup solutions for administrative tasks are used, the use of a desktop computer or a notebook is also advisable. A MacBook Air is therefore the ideal complement to an iPad. With it, teachers can design innovative and varied lessons, convey knowledge in creative ways, and thereby inspire their learners.
Ten good reasons why teachers should work with a Mac.
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The Mac is user-friendly
The high user-friendliness of the Mac is legendary. And anyone who has worked with an iPhone or iPad will immediately find their way around the intuitive Mac interface – all without thick manuals. Existing teaching materials can be easily migrated from the old computer to the new Mac, and connecting peripherals (printer, monitor) is a breeze – missing drivers are a problem of the past.
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The Mac awakens creative potential
The onboard creative and productivity apps such as Pages, Numbers, Keynote, GarageBand, or iMovie are intuitive to use and enable every user to produce professionally appearing documents and media with the help of integrated templates. And those who want more will find their very own favorite creative app in the 'Education' category in the App Store among more than 100,000 apps.
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The Mac combines the best of both worlds
Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) work seamlessly on Mac as well. For the teacher, this means that they can continue to work in their familiar environment and use existing teaching materials 1:1 on the Mac. Conversely, documents created on the Mac can be exported into a variety of standardized file formats and thus easily shared with other colleagues. And if necessary, a Mac can also run Windows.
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The Mac helps you work flexibly
The tools of the Apple platform work perfectly together and enable comprehensive mobile productivity: No matter where you are and which Apple device you are using – all files are always up to date and can be supplemented or revised at any time – during free periods, on the go, or from home. The Mac helps you to accomplish your daily tasks more easily and flexibly.
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The Mac simplifies collaboration
With Airdrop, you can easily share large documents, photos, videos, and websites wirelessly with other Apple devices nearby. Thanks to cloud synchronization, all documents are available on all devices at any time and can be shared with other users using the 'Collaboration' feature to work together in real time on joint educational projects.
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The Mac is stable and secure
Apple devices are far less vulnerable to malware and viruses due to the tight integration of hardware and software compared to other operating systems. Stored data is automatically encrypted, and new apps are checked for known security issues before they are executed. And thanks to the excellent symbiosis of hardware and software, maintenance effort is minimized.
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The Mac offers software and hardware from a single source
Apple offers a complete ecosystem of hardware, apps, and services for education. High-quality devices combined with macOS, the modern operating system, and specially developed apps make the Mac a powerful and reliable companion for teachers. This is especially true for mobile devices, which are ready to use within seconds and, thanks to the extremely long battery life, can last an entire workday.
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The Mac has a high residual value
Thanks to the high-quality hardware, which still looks good after years of use, and the long-term relevance through software updates, Apple devices have a comparatively low depreciation – and this benefits you when purchasing a new Mac: With Apple Trade In, you can exchange your old device for a credit towards a new one – thus saving real money.
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The Mac is sustainable
The materials used in the new MacBook Air and their manufacturing process are focused on sustainability: The casing is made from 100% recycled aluminum to minimize environmental impact as much as possible – without compromising on quality. The longer the device is used, the better it is for the planet. And old, non-functional devices are recycled for free to minimize the amount of raw materials extracted.
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Privacy is taken very seriously on the Mac
Apple places great emphasis on privacy and the privacy of its customers - which is a significant factor especially in the educational environment! The corresponding technology is already integrated into the development of the devices and is continuously being developed further. Apple primarily focuses on data minimization, anonymization, and encryption: For example, the Safari web browser prevents the sharing of user data across multiple websites, thus making it difficult to create personalized user profiles.
MacBook Air 15" Fast. Onward.
The 15" MacBook Air is great for multitasking and planning lessons on its Liquid Retina Display. With the power of the M4 chip, it delivers up to 18 hours of battery life for long school days. And because it's ultra-mobile, it can come along anywhere.
Mac mini Looks small. Comes out big.
The much more powerful, much smaller Mac mini: 12.7 x 12.7 cm, packed with power. The new design was developed around the Apple chip to maximize the speed and capabilities of the M4 and M4 Pro chips. With convenient ports on the front and back.
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