Apple technology lets you reduce tactical challenges and make a key contribution to the way learning happens. Since deployment, management and maintenance take less time and effort, you can focus squarely on empowering educators and students. Apple makes that easy, too, with innovations for digital content creation, virtual collaboration and mobile learning that let you advance your institution’s mission. And everything will work with your existing network and assets, right out of the box. The Mac also runs Windows (sold separately) natively if you need it to. So now there’s nothing to hold you back.
Integration
Open standards help make Apple technology the most compatible technology on the planet. It integrates with almost any directory service, including Active Directory. The Mac can automatically join a network and has drivers for a host of peripherals, making the Mac a true plug-and-play computer. And since it runs Windows, you can use PC applications if you want to. Learn more
Simplified Management
The Mac is simpler to manage because it’s simpler to use. Staff and students won’t come to you with problems like PC viruses, trouble connecting to your network, or figuring out how to back up. If you’re used to Windows administration, you’ll find many similarities with Mac computers and you’ll be surprised at how easy they are to manage. They require less help than ever to do more than ever. Mac OS X Server lets you streamline or automate management tasks such as system imaging and software deployment. And with Apple Remote Desktop, you can do it all without ever leaving your desk. Learn more
Questions Answered
Can a Mac run Windows?
Yes. Every Mac includes Boot Camp, which lets you run Windows natively. Or you can purchase an application such as VMware Fusion to run Mac OS X and Windows side by side.
Is a Mac secure?
Yes. The Mac is built on a solid UNIX foundation and designed with security in mind, making viruses and spyware much less of a problem.
Is Mac compatible with my current network?
Yes. A Mac fits right in. You can share files with any PC on your network, browse the web, even use your existing peripherals.
Mac OS X in the Classroom
Collaboration is more important to teachers and students every day, but supporting it doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. With Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, you can set up wikis, blogs and video chats simple enough for faculty to manage without your constant help — and safe enough for K-12 students. You can implement a shared calendar with no per-user costs. You can help students and researchers easily find and share digital assets across your network while protecting confidential information. So you can be a hero, but without the usual heroic effort. Learn more
Mac Labs
Whether you need a streamlined multipurpose lab, a room full of 8-core high-performance machines, or an affordable way to tap into mobile learning, Apple has you covered and then some. You get powerful content creation software and wireless networking built in. Every new Mac can run Windows or Vista, so one Mac computer can do the work of two. And Mac OS X is the most secure, reliable operating system available, so you’ll spend very little time dealing with viruses, bugs and crashes.
Mobile Learning
Mobile learning is not just the latest education buzz phrase, it’s a movement that is reshaping the learning experience. Which means you suddenly have a rush of educators wanting to create, publish, distribute and archive digital content. And you have students wanting to find, download, organise and play back the lectures and other content wherever or whenever they want. Apple gives you all the hardware and integrated software — including iTunes U — to make it painless to set up a mobile learning environment. Learn more
Professional Services
From systems design and architecture to basic setup, project management, custom development and iTunes U implementation, Apple can assist with — or completely manage — most of the tasks that are part of a successful Mac experience. Learn more
Accessibility
The Mac comes with far more accessibility features than any other computer, so educators can reach students with different learning styles or disabilities. There’s no need to purchase, install, configure, or manage special software. Learn more
