Kids are born explorers. Macintosh transforms their exploration into learning.
Science is a process that rewards exploration with knowledge. A process in which getting students to ask, “What if?” is more important than drilling them to deliver a particular answer.
That’s why we designed the Apple® Macintosh® computer around the way people think, work, and learn. A way that supports innovative teaching.
Instead of merely repeating textbook facts, Macintosh lets students experience the excitement of scientific inquiry. They can simulate realistic situations and test assumptions to “construct” their own knowledge. That way, students not only learn more, they tend to retain more and are better prepared to apply that knowledge
At Apple, our educational partnerships range from third-party developers to educators like you. These partnerships have fostered an extensive library of materials that embody progressive educational practice. And software programs that let students visualize abstract concepts so they can relate them to real-life situations.
For example, in the software program Biology Explorer: Genetics by WINGS for learning, students can observe population genetics and then manipulate changes in the genetic makeup of an organism to learn the effect that change will have on future generations. In a short time, they can discover the genetic principles that took Mendel years to learn.
Apple has also worked with educators to create science education resources that instill concept-based teaching strategies into instructional models using Macintosh technology. Titles available include: The Macintosh & Curriculum Handbook for Secondary Science; The Macintosh Curriculum Handbook for Elementary Science & Math; Curriculum Integration Guide for Science & Math (a CD-ROM disc); and Insights: Technology’s Role in Evolving Math and Science Education (a videotape). You can purchase these resources by calling the National Science Teachers Association at 1-800-722-NSTA.
Why not call today and discover the power of Macintosh? The power of discovery, exploration and wonder. The power to be your best.®
