EC-OISE Apple Initiative

Apple Mobile Computing Cart

 What is this?

An Apple MacBook Learning Lab provides flexible and convenient access to technology, easily transforming any classroom into a digital learning environment. It’s all housed in a sturdy and secure mobile cart, ready to roll into any classroom. It contains:

• 30 MacBook computers in a cart that holds and charges up to 30 laptops
• 5 additional MacBook computers are available with carrying cases.
• AirPort wireless networking
• Apple Remote Desktop for classroom management

Software and hardware available on the Apple MacBooks:

 Who do we support?

OISE Faculty or instructors of OISE-affiliated programs.

 How do I request it?

Select "Apple Mobile Computing Cart" from the equipment list on the EC Online Booking form.

Note:

• Please give at least 2 business days notice when booking the cart.
• Check the booking schedule to see if the cart is available on your requested dates.
• Please identify how many laptops you require in the 'notes' field of the booking form.

 What is the cost?

There is no cost.

 When is it available?

Check the computer labs schedule.

 How do I get support?

Apple Canada professional available for consultation

To help support this project, an educator has been chosen for their expertise in integrating technology into learning.  We focus on your learning objectives with content aligning and based on effective design standards.

An Apple Effective Instruction and Technology Specialist focuses on a variety of easily implemented strategies for personalizing learning content, process, and products to address individual student needs. Staff using the technology will use iLife and iWork tools with a variety of best practice instructional and assessment strategies to support student learning.

Contact the EC Client Care Portal at portal@oise.utoronto.ca if you would like to request a consultation with an Apple Education Specialist.