Mac Resource
Getting started with Mac
Welcome to Mac!
Module 1: Navigate
Menu Bar
App Menu
Spotlight
Control Centre
Notification Centre
Dock
Main Apps
Launch Pad
System Settings
Track Pad
Module 2: Explore
Accessibility
Dictation
Dictation Shortcut
Trackpad
Focus Mode
Stage Manager
Focus Settings
Desktop Stacks
iCloud
Screenshot Tool Bar
Whole Screenshot
Screenshot Drag
Mission Control
Multiple Desktops
Tag
Module 3: Create/Share
Safari Reader View
Adjust Reader View Settings
Markup
Reminders
Track Pad Gestures
Photo Albums
Editing Photos
Airplay on a Mac
Sidecar
Splitview
Continuity Camera
Click here to see the “Getting Started with Mac’ PDF for more helpful tips and tricks you can download for later.
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Powerful solutions for schools
Jamf Pro
Enterprise Management Solution
If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.
Jamf Connect
Identify and Authentication Solution
If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.
Jamf School
Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools
The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Cyclone Appointed AAES
Cyclone is appointed as an Apple Authorised Education Specialist for New Zealand
Cyclone achieves new Apple Authorised Education Specialist status
Talk to Cyclone today about Apple solutions for education
We’re here to help, so give us a call on 0800 686 686 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm) or fill in the form below.
What does this mean for you?
- Comprehensive Support: Cyclone’s dedication to positive outcomes has caught Apple’s attention. As an AAES for New Zealand, we are uniquely positioned to support educators and students across the board.
- Supply and Financing: Apple devices from MacBooks to iPads, Cyclone ensures seamless supply and financing options.
- Deployment and Management: Our exceptional deployment and management services guarantee a smooth experience for both educators and students. Cyclone’s technical expertise enables seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Apple devices.
- Expert Training: Our Apple Professional Learning Specialists provide valuable advice and guidance to enhance your teaching and learning environment.
Empowering Educational Excellence with Apple
Cyclone’s Apple Practice Team has been steadily expanding with the recent addition of Mark Herring as the Apple Education Specialist. This role sees Mark engaging with school leaders to build strategic plans to adopt and maximise the value of Apple in the classroom and beyond. Cyclone’s Apple Education Specialist Mark Herring commented:
Schools are often wondering how they can get more from the technology they invest in and I love supporting them to do more with their Apple devices. I love the role we play in partnering with school leaders to both assess where they are, navigate a path towards improved innovation, and measure that progress over time.
Customers are increasingly sharing their desire to improve the device experience for their end users, with consistent and secure access to institutional content. Cyclone’s technical expertise means Single Sign On (SSO) and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) can seamlessly be delivered on Apple devices. Apple Professional Services Lead Campbell Guise noted:
As an AAES for New Zealand, I am excited about the opportunity to work more closely with Apple and showcase our advanced Mac management skills by bringing seamless deployments, identity integration and end user enablement to all of our education customers.
Reflecting on the company’s new AAES status, National Sales Manager Dan Norton:
Cyclone are extremely proud to have achieved the prestige of being awarded Apple Authorised Education Specialist accreditation. This significant milestone underscores Cyclones unwavering commitment to delivering innovation and impactful education experiences across New Zealand.
To learn more about Cyclone’s capabilities in education with Apple solutions, please visit our Apple contact us page below.
Meet Mark Herring: Our Apple Education Specialist
Mark can support schools with their strategic direction using Apple products, as well as deliver hands-on workshops to help you maximise the value of Apple technologies.
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Powerful solutions for schools
Jamf Pro
Enterprise Management Solution
If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.
Jamf Safe Connect
Identify and Authentication Solution
If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.
Jamf School
Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools
The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Apple Test Drive Experience Kit
Test Drive Experience Kit
Why test drive iPad / Mac?
The iPad and Mac have demonstrated their ability to spark creativity in the classroom for teachers and students alike. Cyclone’s Test Drive Kit equips you with the essentials to explore this potential with your educators and learners.
We offer strategic planning and teacher support to help you fully experience the benefits that Apple products can bring to your students, introducing you to a fresh approach to teaching and learning.
Who is this for?
- All year levels
- Chromebook 1:1s
- Junior iPad Classes
- MacBook Classes
The Test Drive Road Kit includes:
- 1 MacBook and charger
- 4 iPads, 10th generation, 10.8-inch display with covers, charges and a roller case
- 4 Apple Pencils
- 4 Apple Smart Keyboards
- 4 Osmo Education Kits
The Test Drive Experience is supported with:
- A strategic Leadership Session (F2F or online)
- Teacher orientation, goal setting session (60 minutes)
- Introduction to Accessibility Features and shortcuts resource
- Weekly teacher coaching session (x3)
- Teacher reflection session
- Follow up leadership session
This works best when
- 2 teachers are working together
- Commitment to engage 2 hours iPad engagement per day
- 1 hour coaching session each week
Why work with Cyclone?
Our partner collaboration with Apple delivers the benefits of user choice by simplifying the procurement, rollout, and management of Apple’s full device range. Our Apple certified professionals adhere to best practices during implementation, ensuring your systems and devices are well-managed, secure, and operating seamlessly. For further information, feel free to contact your dedicated Cyclone Apple Education specialist at mark.herring@cyclone.co.nz.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Apple Learning Academy
Ignite the creativity in every student
Apple Learning Academy
Talk to Cyclone today about Apple solutions for education
We’re here to help, so give us a call on 0800 686 686 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm) or fill in the form below.
Apple Learning Academy
Engage teachers in experiencing powerful productivity and creativity workflows with Apple and acquire and
expand teacher and student Apple opportunities.
Learning outcomes
Workshops in the Apple Learning Academy series include:
Who should attend:
Educators, Leaders and IT who want to go deeper and explore powerful productivity and creativity tools with Apple.
- Leadership support and willingness to commit to the programme
- IT infrastructure capable of supporting innovation
- Identified educators willing to learn, share and be supportive of innovative practices
- Teachers and students learning in an established iPad or Mac one-to-one program
- Select no more than 5 teaching staff to participate
- Support staff through time release where appropriate
Mark Herring: Apple Education Specialist
For more information and to schedule sessions with your identified Apple Professional Learning Specialist/s.
Contact: Mark Herring
Foundation Workshops
Build basic knowledge, skills and confidence of teachers
in the use of Apple technology and engage them on the path to Apple Teacher recognition.
Integration Workshops
Explore Everyone Can Create and Everyone Can
Code and support teachers to integrate technology into
their curriculum.
Facilitate the opportunity for teachers to reflect and document their practices and gain Apple Teacher recognition.
Innovation Workshops
Go further with Apple technology with augmented reality, coding and app development and Apple’s professional creativity tools to deepen understanding and enable innovation.
Coaching and Mentoring
Work side by side with educators to enact continual, active and reflective coaching cycles. Facilitate job-embedded support through coteaching, in-class modelling, curriculum planning and one-to-one or small-group coaching sessions.
Leadership Vision and Planning
Support leadership teams with workshops and
coaching experiences to develop a shared vision, set goals, build capacity and develop a school culture to enable technology-inspired change across their organization.
Local Support Team
Build capacity in schools through equipping teacher and student champions with the skills and resources to serve as in house skills consultants in the use of Apple devices and apps for learning and teaching.
Measuring Impact
Support schools to conduct research to gather data and measure the impact of technology on learning and
teaching in their context. Determine areas of strength and areas that need further support and development.
Education Deployment Fundamentals
Introduce school leaders, teachers, and IT teams to best-in class deployment and management of Apple technology to make a positive impact on teaching and learning goals.
Powerful solutions for schools
Jamf Pro
Enterprise Management Solution
If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.
Jamf Connect
Identify and Authentication Solution
If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.
Jamf School
Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools
The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Apple Inspire Innovation
Ignite the creativity in every student
Inspire Innovation
Talk to Cyclone today about Apple solutions for education
We’re here to help, so give us a call on 0800 686 686 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm) or fill in the form below.
Inspire Innovation with Apple
Engage teachers in experiencing powerful productivity and creativity workflows with Apple and acquire and
expand teacher and student Apple opportunities.
Learning outcomes
Workshops in the Inspire Innovation series include:
Opportunities
Provide opportunities for schools to share their success and learnings.
Who should attend:
Educators, Leaders and IT who want to go deeper and explore powerful productivity and creativity tools with Apple.
- Leadership support and willingness to commit to the programme
- IT infrastructure capable of supporting innovation
- Identified educators willing to learn, share and be supportive of innovative practices
- Teachers and students learning in an established iPad or Mac one-to-one program
- Select no more than 5 teaching staff to participate
- Support staff through time release where appropriate
Mark Herring: Apple Education Specialist
For more information and to schedule sessions with your identified Apple Professional Learning Specialist/s.
Contact: Mark Herring
Foundation Workshops
Build basic knowledge, skills and confidence of teachers
in the use of Apple technology and engage them on the path to Apple Teacher recognition.
Integration Workshops
Explore Everyone Can Create and Everyone Can
Code and support teachers to integrate technology into
their curriculum.
Facilitate the opportunity for teachers to reflect and document their practices and gain Apple Teacher recognition.
Innovation Workshops
Go further with Apple technology with augmented reality, coding and app development and Apple’s professional creativity tools to deepen understanding and enable innovation.
Coaching and Mentoring
Work side by side with educators to enact continual, active and reflective coaching cycles. Facilitate job-embedded support through coteaching, in-class modelling, curriculum planning and one-to-one or small-group coaching sessions.
Leadership Vision and Planning
Support leadership teams with workshops and
coaching experiences to develop a shared vision, set goals, build capacity and develop a school culture to enable technology-inspired change across their organization.
Local Support Team
Build capacity in schools through equipping teacher and student champions with the skills and resources to serve as in house skills consultants in the use of Apple devices and apps for learning and teaching.
Measuring Impact
Support schools to conduct research to gather data and measure the impact of technology on learning and
teaching in their context. Determine areas of strength and areas that need further support and development.
Education Deployment Fundamentals
Introduce school leaders, teachers, and IT teams to best-in class deployment and management of Apple technology to make a positive impact on teaching and learning goals.
Powerful solutions for schools
Jamf Pro
Enterprise Management Solution
If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.
Jamf Connect
Identify and Authentication Solution
If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.
Jamf School
Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools
The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Apple Homepage
Ignite the creativity in every student with Apple
Meet Cyclone, your Apple in education partner
Partnering with schools nationwide, we utilize Apple technologies to enhance education both in and out of classrooms. We closely collaborate with you to achieve your vision and deliver a sustainable, creative, and empowering learning environment. Our commitment includes providing intuitive infrastructure and comprehensive IT support, ensuring seamless integration of Apple products into your institution.
Talk to Cyclone today about Apple solutions for education
We’re here to help, so give us a call on 0800 686 686 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm) or fill in the form below.
Cyclone is appointed as an Apple Authorised Education Specialist for New Zealand
Cyclone is proud to be appointed as an Apple Authorised Education Specialist for New Zealand. This new status reflects Cyclone’s thirty-year commitment to supporting all levels of education in New Zealand, from Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and across all Higher Education institutes.
Cyclone’s unwavering focus on delivering positive outcomes has been recognised by Apple and the appointment as an AAES in New Zealand is a testament to their passion, dedication and ability to support educators and students in all areas. From supplying and financing Apple devices, including MacBooks and iPad’s, through to exceptional deployment and management of these devices. Additionally, Cyclone’s Apple Professional Learning Specialists provide guidance and advice as part of their educator training programs.
Apple inspires every kind of mind.
Everyone has their own way of learning and expressing creativity. Apple technology and resources empower every kind of educator — and every kind of student — to learn, create and define their own success.
Designed to inspire the minds of teachers and students
Apple technology transforms student tasks into enjoyable endeavors. The versatility of iPad allows students to adapt it to their needs, fostering exploration and skill development through interactive, engaging multi-touch experiences.
An integrated approach to privacy and security
Apple prioritizes privacy and security in all products, including educational apps and services. With Apple School Manager, schools can trust that student information remains confidential. Apple refrains from selling or sharing student data for marketing and advertising, ensuring privacy and respecting online behavior without creating student profiles.
Features to empower students of all abilities
Apple champions quality education for all students, leveraging technology to foster creativity, collaboration, and relevance. Their unique approach integrates accessibility seamlessly into hardware, software, and operating systems, ensuring an inclusive user experience for students of all learning styles.
Apple Accessibility
Apple's goal is to make technology that works for everyone. That’s why they design their products and services with accessibility in mind, so you can connect, create and pursue your passions in the ways that suit you best.
Vision
If you are blind, have low vision or just prefer larger text, Apple vision features will help you customize your display, control your devices or even navigate your surroundings.
Mobility
Discover a range of Apple features that will make it easier for you to modify your touch. Create customized gestures or control your devices in the ways that work best for you.
Hearing
Explore Apple’s tools designed to enhance the sounds you hear, or help you stay connected without hearing a sound.
Speech
If you have a speech disability or prefer to stay connected without using your voice, Apple’s innovations give you more ways to communicate, your way.
Cyclone's Apple Learning Programmes
By partnering with Cyclone, your education can build foundational skills with Apple products and integrate them into learning, so educators can create innovative instruction that engages students more deeply.
Teaching with Mac
DT Leads, Teachers – 3 hours
- Hands on skill development
- Develop skills to lead other students and teachers
- Be accredited to lead Sphero challenges school wide
Apple Learning Academy
SLT School Leaders – 3 days
- Developing school leaders internally
- Ups killing to expand Apple learning best practice
- Enhancing ability to be a light house school
Apple Education Pillars
Apple creates products designed to inspire the minds of teachers and students.
Leadership
Apple stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the realm of technology. Renowned for its groundbreaking products and unwavering commitment to excellence, Apple continuously pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.
IT
Apple stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the realm of technology. Renowned for its groundbreaking products and unwavering commitment to excellence, Apple continuously pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.
Parents
Apple has played a significant role in empowering parents through its innovative products and services, offering tools and resources to help navigate the challenges of parenting in the digital age.
MDM - A smarter way to manage devices
Secure, manage and support your devices anywhere, anytime, with modern device management.
Infrastructure Services - Future-ready infrastructure
Imagine a future where IT infrastructures can monitor themselves, predict and respond to future business needs and protect and heal themselves.
Managed IT Services - Free up your team with managed IT services from Cyclone
Technology is playing an increasingly vital role in every business. The challenge is that as the importance of IT grows, so does its complexity and the size of the team needed to take care of it.
Data Protection and Security - Make every part of your business more resilient
Wherever your organization goes, whoever it works with, you need data protection and security that protects it all.
Life Cycle Services - Maximize the wellness of your technology, staff and cashflow
Setup, deployment, ongoing support and e-waste services of your choice of devices can be managed seamlessly ensuring you get the tech you need for modern work, with expert support all the way.
Powerful solutions for schools
Jamf Pro
Enterprise Management Solution
If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.
Jamf Connect
Identify and Authentication Solution
If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.
Jamf School
Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools
The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Apple Teaching with Mac
Ignite the creativity in every student
Teaching with Mac
The goal of this workshop is to engage teachers in exploring and experiencing the powerful productivity and creativity workflows that Mac and macOS Sonoma offer. By doing so, teachers will be able to acquire new skills and expand their existing knowledge on how to use MacBook effectively in their teaching practice. This workshop will also provide teachers with opportunities to learn from each other and share their best practices with Mac.
Talk to Cyclone today about Apple solutions for education
We’re here to help, so give us a call on 0800 686 686 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm) or fill in the form below.
Teaching with Mac
Engage teachers in experiencing powerful productivity and creativity workflows with Mac and acquire and
expand teacher and student MacBook opportunities.
Overview
With Mac, teachers can learn how to use the productivity and creativity tools on their device more effectively through a series of three workshops. Mac offers teachers the convenience, capability, and speed to create captivating learning materials on a single device. The apps that come with Mac, such as Pages, Keynote, iMovie, and GarageBand, enable them to be productive—no matter where they are or what they do. Mac also has new features that enhance the collaboration and communication skills of teachers.
Learning outcomes
Workshops in the Teaching with Mac series include:
Mac Basics (1 hour)
Experience the power of Mac as you explore Stage Manager, Split View, Spaces, Stacks, Hot Corners, Spotlight and more.
Mac Productivity (2-3 hours)
Discover incredible productivity tools on Mac such as Mail, Safari, Notes, Reminders and Freeform. Learn how to use Continuity Camera, Dictation, Shortcuts, Focus, Accessibility tools, Desk View and Reference Mode with Sidecar.
Mac Creativity (2-3 hours)
Discover how simple it is for teachers to design, produce and distribute engaging and interactive content with students. Try out iWork apps, iMovie, GarageBand and more and find out how to make a learning resource to share with students.
Who should attend:
Educators, Leaders and IT who want to go deeper and explore powerful productivity and creativity tools on their Mac.
- Leadership team
- Teaching and support staff
- Students
Mark Herring: Apple Education Specialist
For more information and to schedule a session with your identified Apple Professional Learning Specialist/s.
Contact: Mark Herring
Foundation Workshops
Build basic knowledge, skills and confidence of teachers
in the use of Apple technology and engage them on the path to Apple Teacher recognition.
Integration Workshops
Explore Everyone Can Create and Everyone Can
Code and support teachers to integrate technology into
their curriculum.
Facilitate the opportunity for teachers to reflect and document their practices and gain Apple Teacher recognition.
Innovation Workshops
Go further with Apple technology with augmented reality, coding and app development and Apple’s professional creativity tools to deepen understanding and enable innovation.
Coaching and Mentoring
Work side by side with educators to enact continual, active and reflective coaching cycles. Facilitate job-embedded support through coteaching, in-class modelling, curriculum planning and one-to-one or small-group coaching sessions.
Leadership Vision and Planning
Support leadership teams with workshops and
coaching experiences to develop a shared vision, set goals, build capacity and develop a school culture to enable technology-inspired change across their organization.
Local Support Team
Build capacity in schools through equipping teacher and student champions with the skills and resources to serve as in house skills consultants in the use of Apple devices and apps for learning and teaching.
Measuring Impact
Support schools to conduct research to gather data and measure the impact of technology on learning and
teaching in their context. Determine areas of strength and areas that need further support and development.
Education Deployment Fundamentals
Introduce school leaders, teachers, and IT teams to best-in class deployment and management of Apple technology to make a positive impact on teaching and learning goals.
Powerful solutions for schools
Jamf Pro
Enterprise Management Solution
If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.
Jamf Safe Connect
Identify and Authentication Solution
If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.
Jamf School
Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools
The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Apple Readiness Assessment
Readiness Assessment For Apple Products
Prepare your team and organization for the integration of Apple devices.
Choosing Apple solutions means your educational institution can access user-friendly software, advanced security features, and uniform device management systems no matter what device your users prefer. Establishing the correct frameworks demands is essential to guarantee a stable, scalable, and secure environment throughout the entire Apple infrastructure within your organization. Whether you are in the initial stages of implementing Apple products or grappling with shadow IT issues, Cyclone’s team of specialists is dedicated to empowering you for success. Our aim is to identify and eliminate all obstacles preventing the successful integration of Apple devices across your organization.
Assessment Benefits
Our team of Apple specialists conducts a comprehensive assessment, incorporating both onsite and remote evaluations spanning several days. This process aims to: within your organization, including:
• Evaluate your IT infrastructure
• Provide mentoring for your team
• Offer insights into Apple and industry best practices
• Share immediate feedback informed by your current environment
• Generate a clear, focused Readiness Assessment report
containing actionable recommendations
• Outline implementation milestones and subsequent steps. Upon completion of the Readiness Assessment for Apple Platforms, we will generate a detailed report outlining recommendations. This report is designed to ensure the optimal and cost-effective management of your Apple estate, adhering to industry best practices and based on Cyclone’s experience and expertise.
Key Activities
Our evaluation and report will concentrate on the key criteria that are essential for a streamlined implementation of Apple products within your organization, including:
• Deployment and management of Apple devices
• Effective security configuration
• Analysis and compatibility of core applications
• Integration with Directory services and Single Sign-on
• Email systems
• Deployment of Networking, Wi-Fi, and VPN configurations
• Configuration and integration with your existing
productivity suites
• Integration with relevant back-end infrastructure
• Improve employee productivity
• Enhance user experience
• Zero touch deployment and management of applications
• Transitioning to end user self-servicing models
•Help desk and support services
Why work with Cyclone?
Our partner collaboration with Apple delivers the benefits of user choice by simplifying the procurement, rollout, and management of Apple’s full device range. Our Apple certified professionals adhere to best practices during implementation, ensuring your systems and devices are well-managed, secure, and operating seamlessly. For further information, feel free to contact your dedicated Cyclone Apple Education specialist at mark.herring@cyclone.co.nz.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Talk to Cyclone, the Apple Education Specialists today
Apple Planning Essentials
Ignite the creativity in every student
Planning Essentials
In this hands-on workshop, leaders will learn how to build a comprehensive and effective plan that aligns with their vision for enhancing teaching and learning outcomes with Apple technology.
This workshop provides an opportunity for leaders to develop a plan that supports their vision for improving teaching and learning with Apple technology. Through hands-on activities, leaders will gain the skills and knowledge to create a plan that meets their goals and needs.
Talk to Cyclone today about Apple solutions for education
We’re here to help, so give us a call on 0800 686 686 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm) or fill in the form below.
Planning Essentials
Planning Essentials is a 3-hour workshop to engage school leadership teams in planning and accelerating a
successful deployment with Apple.
Overview
Planning Essentials is a workshop with school leadership teams to help them formulate their technology vision and align it to their school’s mission.
It provides schools with a tailored project deployment plan for successful implementation of Apple technology.
Planning Essentials can be delivered in-person or virtually. It can be delivered to a single account on-site or as a cluster workshop with multiple accounts.
Workshop Experience
You will experience:
- Vision assessment and goal setting
- Technology implementation and management plan
- Staff and student capacity building plan
- Learning environment needs and expectations analysis.
- Stakeholder vamping and communication planning
- Consultancy on change management principles and approaches
Who should attend
Your project will affect a trio of leaders from your school the most. The teams should consist of a principal, a curriculum coordinator, and an IT manager (or similar roles).
- Principals
- Deputy principals
- Assistant/associate principals
- Digital technology leader
- Faculty HOD leads
- Key teachers
Mark Herring
For more information and to schedule sessions with your identified Apple Professional Learning Specialist/s.
Contact: Mark Herring
Foundation Workshops
Build basic knowledge, skills and confidence of teachers
in the use of Apple technology and engage them on the path to Apple Teacher recognition.
Integration Workshops
Explore everyone Can Create and Everyone Can
Code and support teachers to integrate technology into
their curriculum.
Facilitate the opportunity for teachers to reflect and document their practices and gain Apple Teacher recognition.
Innovation Workshops
Go further with Apple technology with augmented reality, coding and app development and Apple’s professional creativity tools to deepen understanding and enable innovation.
Coaching and Mentoring
Work side by side with educators to enact continual, active and reflective coaching cycles. Facilitate job-embedded support through coteaching, in-class modelling, curriculum planning and one-to-one or small-group coaching sessions.
Leadership Vision and Planning
Support leadership teams with workshops and
coaching experiences to develop a shared vision, set goals, build capacity and develop a school culture to enable technology-inspired change across their organization.
Local Support Team
Build capacity in schools through equipping teacher and student champions with the skills and resources to serve as in house skills consultants in the use of Apple devices and apps for learning and teaching.
Measuring Impact
Support schools to conduct research to gather data and measure the impact of technology on learning and
teaching in their context. Determine areas of strength and areas that need further support and development.
Education Deployment Fundamentals
Introduce school leaders, teachers, and IT teams to best-in class deployment and management of Apple technology to make a positive impact on teaching and learning goals.
Powerful solutions for schools
Jamf Pro
Enterprise Management Solution
If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.
Jamf Connect
Identify and Authentication Solution
If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.
Jamf School
Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools
The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.
Apple Mac Proof of Concept
Mac Proof of Concept
Establish the deployment process for your Mac environment
Effortlessly implement and provide support for Mac systems
Customized Deployment Steps to Suit Your Environment
Features
A typical engagement for the Mac Proof of Concept is a mixture of remote and onsite activities:
• Planning with a project manager (16 hours)
• Apple Deployment Programs (4 hours)
• Remote connectivity validation (12 hours)
• Workflow refinement (4 hours)
On-site tasks include:
• Network validation (8 hours)
• Identity Integration Services (4 hours)
• Architecting Mac deployment workflow (28 hours)
• Security Configuration
• MDM Self Service Portal
• Deployment strategy and process
Mac POC benefits
The Cyclone Mac Proof of Concept rapidly integrates on-site and remote services to allow organizations to:
• Verify your environment is suitable for Mac users
• Quickly establish fundamental infrastructure required to facilitate a Mac deployment
• Seamlessly integrate your Mac devices with your cloud Identity provider
• Provide guidance and mentoring to your IT team
Training
The project encompasses informal guidance for your team throughout the entire engagement.
Timing
Typically, these are completed within 3 business weeks.
Ordering information
Why work with Cyclone?
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.