Laptop Program

The Faculty of Education has joined the Education Staff and Student Purchase Program (ESSP) from Apple which gives select institutions the opportunity to offer substantial savings on easy-to-use, award-winning products from Apple.

Why Apple in education?

For more than 26 years, educators have used Apple products to transform the way students learn, increase student engagement, and improve achievement.

Students have progressed from learning about computers, to learning with computers. This generation having grown up with many forms of technology and media, are often referred to as "digital natives." To best teach today's students requires an approach that includes multiple media input, communication and collaboration tools with which students are comfortable. With technologies such as mobile computing and digital media tools, Apple's products engage students and help them learn in the multi-sensory mode they require to process information and build 21st century skills.

There are many reasons for a university student to get a Mac.

For an indepth list visit www.apple.com/au/getamac/

The best digital tools for learning

iLife '06, Apple's unique and engaging suite of digital media software that comes standard on every new Mac, allows students to share what they have learned in compelling digital projects.

Unmatched ease of use that keeps the focus on learning

Because Apple products are so dependable and simple to use, students can focus on the content of their projects, instead of the technology. As many teachers say, "It just works!"

Accessibility and collaboration tools built in

By using the many applications and accessibility features included on every new Mac, students can work collaboratively on projects and share their knowledge with others—across the classroom and around the globe.

Buy a Mac with your education discount

Last reviewed: 25 August, 2009