What is Apple Professional Learning about?

Apple Professional Learning (APL) is a training programme led by certified experts and tailored to the needs of Swiss schools. 


The focus is on learners, teachers and their educational practice: How can iPads and Macs be used creatively, meaningfully and efficiently in everyday school life? What skills do teams need to be well positioned digitally?

Our trainers come from the field – all of them are active teachers themselves – and will work with you to design your individual professional development journey. 

Who is APL suitable for?

The offer is aimed at all schools that not only use Apple devices, but also want to establish them as educational tools.

  • Teachers of all levels (beginners and advanced)

  • School management and steering committees

  • ICT managers

  • Project managers for BYOD/1:1 projects

  • Schools looking for SCHILW offers

What to expect in the workshop?

Our workshops are not pre-designed training modules – they are individually tailored to your needs.

Beispiele für Themenbereiche:

  • iPad and Mac in the classroom: basics, apps, class management

  • Teaching ideas for Cycles 1-3

  • Lesson planning with digital tools

  • Creative projects: film, music, coding, photography

  • Digital feedback and assessment options

  • Teamwork and collaborative learning formats

  • Dealing with challenges and questions from parents

Coaching – Support in the classroom

A specialist plans a specific project together with the teacher – and provides support with its implementation on site.

Typical coaching formats: 

  • Explanatory film production with iMovie
  • Stop-motion projects in science class
  • Storytelling with Pages or Book Creator
  • Music and radio plays with GarageBand
  • Learn to code, think creatively, shape the future


All of our trainers are active teachers themselves – and provide support with passion, humour and experience.

Why choose DQ Solutions?

  • Officially Apple-trained education specialists
  • Over 30 years of experience in the Swiss education sector

  • Workshops at your premises – or online

  • Aligned with Curriculum 21 (MIA skills)

  • Part of a broad educational strategy (e.g. can be combined with Smart School or eduPackage)

Procedure and booking

  • BConsultation: We will work with you to clarify your goals and wishes.
  • Workshop planning: Content, dates, team – everything is tailored to your school.

  • Implementation: At your premises or virtually, with follow-up on request

  • Documentation: Upon request, you will receive a brief summary for internal use.

PRIMARSCHULE BÜTSCHENWIL-GANTERSCHWIL

«During various workshops and coaching sessions, I had the opportunity to meet motivated students and dedicated course instructors. Digital work and exploration are taught with great enthusiasm. It is a modern learning experience that has inspired everyone every time and encourages teachers to use the iPad in the classroom.»


Susanne Roth, kindergarten teacher

SCHULE FLAWIL

«Inspiring, practical and full of creative ideas – I always come away from DQ Solutions workshops with new ideas. I particularly like the interactive format: you get to try out what you've learnt straight away and can adapt it for your own teaching. The knowledgeable and enthusiastic workshop leaders give lots of valuable tips and provide helpful resources. Highly recommended!»


Roland Schmid, media educator

SCHULE SEEGRÄBEN

«DQ Solutions workshops are clear, interactive and practical. DQ's experts know what matters in schools and design their workshops to strike a good balance between knowledge transfer, practical experimentation and individual advice.»


Christian Lüthi, Headmaster

PRIMARSCHULE SCHELLENBERG

«The numerous iPad workshops that Schellenberg Primary School has completed with DQ Solutions over the past four years have been important building blocks on our journey to becoming a digital school. Our teaching staff not only learned the technical basics, but also took away concrete ideas for pedagogically meaningful use in the classroom. The training courses were practical, motivating and clearly structured. We feel confident in using the device and would like to learn even more. We regularly use the iPad to great effect in our lessons. Our pupils are motivated to work with the devices and there is a high level of acceptance and trust among parents.»


Karl Vogt, Headmaster

GEMEINDESCHULE ESCHEN-NENDELN

«The Eschen-Nendeln municipal schools and their teaching staff greatly appreciate their collaboration with DQ solutions. DQ supports us in all areas, whether it be developing a sustainable media plan, providing further training for teaching staff, offering active support during project weeks, or even coaching in the classroom, and much more. We are delighted to take advantage of the support provided by DQ.»


Marco Simonetta, Media Coordinator

*After booking, we will contact you to prepare the workshop in the best possible way.

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