HECC 2024 — Teaching & Learning Sessions

At Apple Education, we’re excited to be part of HECC 2024 and look forward to sharing this journey with you. Apple Education’s dedicated visionary leaders will guide interactive sessions on diverse topics and provide you with great ideas, tools, and resources.

Connect with the Apple Team — learn, explore, and be inspired.

Find content and resources from each of the Teaching & Learning sessions below. Be sure to check out the IT-Focused sessions, too.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

What’s New in iPadOS 18 from Apple Education

Great teachers and effective technology are a powerful combination. Apple designs innovative solutions for the classroom that put the power of technology to work. Join us to learn about the latest tools, features, and resources for education with iPadOS 18, including Apple Intelligence, Writing Tools, Smart Script, Math Notes, and more to support productivity and collaboration.

What’s New in MacOS Sequoia from Apple Education

Great teachers and effective technology are a powerful combination. The best AI PC is a Mac with Apple silicon. And now with powerful, integrated intelligence and new productivity features, macOS Sequoia takes workflows to the next level — helping education users become even more efficient and creative on Mac. Join us to learn about the latest tools, features, and resources for education with macOS Sequoia, including Apple Intelligence, Writing Tools, Image Playground, and more to support productivity and collaboration.

Unlocking Reading Success: Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension

Join Professional Learning Specialist Morgan Mason from Keep Indiana Learning as she delves into three of the essential pillars of the Science of Reading—vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension—and their critical roles in literacy development. Participants will explore research-backed strategies to strengthen these skills and discover how technology can enhance instruction through adaptive learning tools and  interactive platforms. Join us to learn how to integrate research-based practices with technology for a holistic approach to literacy growth.

Supporting Multilingual Learners

Do you design quality learning experiences that support multilingual learners wherever they are in their learning journey? Join us to discuss best practices and lesson ideas to meet individual student interests, levels, and learning styles. We’ll also explore built-in features on iPad that help strengthen language skills.

Engaging Early Learners

What do you expect learning to look like for your youngest students? And how can technology play a role? Join us for a discussion around how the use of technology should be intentional and natural, as well as age appropriate to meet the abilities of each learner. We’ll also explore how iPad can help your youngest students communicate, create, and learn at their own pace.

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Thursday, November, 2024

What’s New in iPadOS 18 from Apple Education

Great teachers and effective technology are a powerful combination. Apple designs innovative solutions for the classroom that put the power of technology to work. Join us to learn about the latest tools, features, and resources for education with iPadOS 18, including Apple Intelligence, Writing Tools, Smart Script, Math Notes, and more to support productivity and collaboration.

Accessibility: Empowering All Learners

Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, equity of access has never been more important. But to personalize learning for all students, educators need effective technology and resources. Join us to explore best practices for supporting all learners — and see how Apple’s built-in tools and features allow everyone to use technology in ways that work best for them.

Creating Meaningful Vocabulary in the Content Areas

Join Apple Distinguished Educators to learn how they help students move beyond memorization and unlock the transformative potential of teaching vocabulary in multimodal ways. Participants will delve into innovative methods involving video, drawing, and audio to nurture profound connections with subject-specific vocabulary. Learn how to empower students of all ages to take ownership of their learning journey through visual storytelling, artistic expression, and captivating auditory experiences. 

Emerging Technology in Education: AI, Machine Learning, and beyond

Join Apple Distinguished Educators to learn about emerging technology in education,. New technology should always be looked at through a lens of making a difference for learners and creating opportunities for enhancing the learning environment. Join this group of Apple Distinguished Educators who will discuss AI, Machine Learning, Apple Intelligence and more and most importantly how it can be used in a variety of subjects and grade levels to increase engagement, entry points and deeper learning opportunities for students. Explore how to leverage these tools as positives rather than threats to education.

Best Practices for Integrating and Enhancing Creativity in the Classroom

Creativity is critical to effective problem solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration. But it can be challenging to clearly define —much less cultivate — in the classroom. Join us to discuss best practices for integrating creativity into your school’s curriculum.

Friday, November 8, 2024

What’s New in Education from Apple

Great teachers and effective technology are a powerful combination. Apple designs innovative solutions for the classroom that put the power of technology to work. Join us to learn about the latest Apple products, tools, and programs for education, including what’s new for productivity and collaboration.

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