Welcome to the journey of becoming an Apple Teacher!
Follow these steps to easily join the "Apple Teacher Club!"
1. Go to https://www.apple.com/education/k12/apple-teacher/
2. Click on Join Apple Teacher
a. Either enter your Apple ID
Two factor authentication will most likely take place. Be sure to have another Apple device handy that is tied to this ID to
authenticate. On your device click allow and then enter the 6 digit code in the Apple Teacher window provided.
b. OR click CREATE YOURS NOW to create your own Apple ID.
It takes less than 2 minutes to create an Apple ID.
If you do not already have an Apple ID tied to your SCCPSS email, now is a great time to do this! Then you can use this to
download Apps to test them for students before submitting them for self-service.
Two factor authentication will most likely take place. Be sure to have another Apple device handy that is tied to this ID to
authenticate. On your device click allow and then enter the 6 digit code in the Apple Teacher window provided.
b. OR click CREATE YOURS NOW to create your own Apple ID.
It takes less than 2 minutes to create an Apple ID.
If you do not already have an Apple ID tied to your SCCPSS email, now is a great time to do this! Then you can use this to
download Apps to test them for students before submitting them for self-service.
3. Update your information
You most likely will be asked to add/update your school information.
Our school is listed as The STEM Academy at Bartlett.
Once you have searched for the school, click on the name and hit SAVE.
Our school is listed as The STEM Academy at Bartlett.
Once you have searched for the school, click on the name and hit SAVE.
4. Welcome to the Apple Teacher homepage!
5. Explore this homepage to get to know the options available to you through the Apple Teacher program. There are more and more resources available everyday.
6. Choose your pathway.
Click on Foundational Skills.
Choose whether you are more comfortable with using the iPad or Mac.
(For the purpose of this, we will go with iPad)
Click on Earn Badges for iPad.
7. Start the courses.
Choose one of the courses to begin.
Each course provides micro-workshops regarding the technology and/or app called Learn New Skills and the quiz. You do not have to go through each New Skills area before taking the quiz the first time. However, if you are not familiar with the technology, definitely go through it once to familiarize yourself.
Pro-tip: If you are doing your certification about for the iPad, take the quiz on your Mac or another device, so you can use your iPad during the quiz to problem-solve!
Pro-tip: If you are doing your certification about for the iPad, take the quiz on your Mac or another device, so you can use your iPad during the quiz to problem-solve!
Don't worry if you do not pass the quiz the first time. You can retake it!
8. Complete all 6 quizzes with a passing score for either iPad or Mac and
EARN YOUR BADGE!
9. Once you have earned your badge, go to your PROFILE, click on Report and Certificates and download your Certificate! Showcase your new achievement. Don't forget to upload this to TKES!
10. Add your Apple Teacher badge to your email, classroom website, etc. to showcase your hardwork. Join the #appleteacher chat on Twitter and continue to utilize the Apple Teacher community to grow and learn.
Pace yourself.
Completing the Apple Teacher certification can take as long (or as short) as you want. However, if you are a "let's plan it out" person, here is a recommended pacing guide for one badge a week.
Please note this certification can be completed in as little as one day. You can set your OWN pace.
The set deadline for all STEM staff to be Apple Teacher certified is May 26th.
Please note this certification can be completed in as little as one day. You can set your OWN pace.
The set deadline for all STEM staff to be Apple Teacher certified is May 26th.