Daily integration. Endless inspiration.

Each phase of lesson planning offers a unique opportunity to design more meaningful learning experiences with iPad and Mac. When you build an Apple Teacher Portfolio, you’re encouraged to integrate creativity into the lessons you teach every day to help students activate prior knowledge, explore topics more deeply, and apply their learning to the world around them. Try the example activities and templates for each of these phases to find fresh inspiration.

  • Activate

    Introduce ideas, activate prior knowledge, and get students excited about learning with simple warm-ups that help them think about content in creative new ways.

    See Activate examples

  • Explore

    Help students explore new information, connect ideas, and deepen their understanding of new material.

    See Explore examples

  • Apply

    Assess learning with projects that help students demonstrate mastery of new material and apply what they've learned in different contexts.

    See Apply examples

Build your Apple Teacher Portfolio.

A portfolio is a great way to curate and showcase your body of work as you create your own customized lessons and artifacts. Use your portfolio to easily gather ideas, capture reflections, and share with colleagues in collaborative professional learning experiences.

Download the portfolio template (14.9 MB)

Get rewarded for being creative.

Start with foundational skills on iPad and Mac and become a recognized Apple Teacher. Then you’ll be ready to earn badges for creating new lessons to build your Apple Teacher Portfolio.

For each lesson you design — or redesign — you’ll create an example and then provide meaningful reflections after using it with your students. Create three lesson examples for each phase and submit them using the forms below. Throughout the journey, gather your lesson examples in the portfolio template provided. Once you’ve earned nine Lesson badges, you can submit your final portfolio to earn your Apple Teacher Portfolio recognition.

  • Activate

    Lesson 1
    Lesson 2
    Lesson 3

  • Explore

    Lesson 1
    Lesson 2
    Lesson 3

  • Apply

    Lesson 1
    Lesson 2
    Lesson 3

Submit your Apple Teacher Portfolio.

After you become a recognized Apple Teacher and earn all nine Lesson badges, you’ll be able to submit your portfolio of lesson examples and earn Apple Teacher Portfolio recognition.

Begin your Apple Teacher Journey

Submit your Apple Teacher Portfolio.

After earning nine Lesson badges, complete your portfolio with a final reflection video about your experience. Then submit the portfolio to earn your Apple Teacher Portfolio recognition.

Congratulations!

You’ve earned your Apple Teacher Portfolio recognition. Now visit the You’re an Apple Teacher page to access your new signature logo and more. Your completed portfolio reflects the amazing work you do every day — it’s ready to share with leadership, peers, and beyond.

You’re an Apple Teacher