The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program is a relationship program focused on educational excellence and leadership. ADEs are members of a select group of K-12 and Higher Education professionals possessing an identified expertise in educational technology leadership. This group of over 1500 educators spans the globe with membership in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Latin America, and Asia.
Apple Distinguished Educators fulfill 4 primary roles: Advocate: ADEs are passionate advocates for the potential of Apple technologies and they provide expert assistance and best practices to peers and policy-makers. ADEs are frequent presenters at local, state and national educational conferences.
Advisor: ADEs provide valuable input to Apple on the realities of integrating instructional technology into learning environments.
Author: ADEs publish authentic work on the Apple Learning Interchange (ALI), such as teaching and leadership best practices, exemplary lesson ideas, and a range of content items that showcase Apple solutions and technologies for the advancement of education.
Ambassadors: ADEs are innovators in building community and capacity for teaching and learning in a global context. Through online projects and collaboration tools, they empower each other to expand the walls of the classroom and bring global experiences to classrooms everywhere.
ADE Program Objectives
- Recognize educators who integrate technology into the curricula and their learning environments in meaningful ways.
- Enhance the professional development of these exemplary educators.
- Create a global community of educators to exchange experiences, projects and ideas.
- Empower education advocates with knowledge of Apple technologies and solutions.
- Foster community-based involvement through a direct relationship with Apple.
