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Apple Distinguished Educators card (2020)

According to Apple:

“In 1995, Apple created the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) program to recognize K–12 and higher-education pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. These are the educators who are looking to change the world. They are active leaders from around the world helping other educators rethink what’s possible with iPad and Mac to make learning deeply personal for every student.”

This card measured 7 x 7 inches and was printed on heavy, textured paper in Apple’s San Francisco corporate font.

This card was printed with the following statement:

The Apple Distinguished Educators program was created to recognize education pioneers using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. It has become a global community that continues to rethink what’s possible to make learning deeply personal for every student.

As we reflect on the past 25 years, and look forward to the next, we acknowledge the significant contributions you’ve made. The challenges and opportunities for education have never been more important than they are today and we celebrate your passion, innovation, and leadership.

I have been a member of the ADE program since 2007.

Source: Apple

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Macintosh Resource Guide, K–12 Business Education booklet (1992)

This Apple Resource Guide booklet focused upon K–12 Business Education. The book opens with Apple’s case for using Macintosh in Business Education programs for “Meeting the Challenges with Technology.” It reads:

“In today’s competitive global economy, business education is more important than ever before. The need for trained, skilled workers is growing rapidly, but nearly half of all students who complete high school still do not continue on with their education. These students need—and want—preparation in the skills that will enable them to earn a living right out of high school.”

The next section, Why use the Macintosh computer?, lays out a use case for Macintosh in business education.

“A growing number of business education teachers have selected the Apple Macintosh as the standard microcomputer for their classrooms. For them, the choice was clear… The software is easy to learn… It’s powerful and easy to use.”

The book is primarily comprised of six case studies about business education programs across the United States that use Macintosh. Schools that are profiled include:

  • Abilene High School—New Technology Tools Transform a Business Department
  • Enterprise Village—The Enterprise Village Experience
  • Marcos De Niza High School—Student Entrepreneurs Develop Business Plans
  • Steel Valley Senior High School—Macintosh Moves Steel Valley High Into Office of the Future
  • Trinity High School—Making Connections in Business Law
  • Yarmouth High School—A Small Department Manages Big Innovations

The booklet concludes with a series of Resources for Using Technology in Business Education.

The booklet measures 8.5 x 11 inches and is printed in black.

Source: Apple