Mac Basics ... Session Overview
Introductions ...5 Minutes
What are System Preferences? ...15 Minutes
Using your Menu Bar....15 Minutes
Setting and organizing files...15 Minutes
Basic Shortcuts...15 Minutes
Exploring Basic Applications ... 45 Minutes
Q & A and Evaluations: 5 to 10 Minutes
What are System Preferences? ...15 Minutes
Using your Menu Bar....15 Minutes
Setting and organizing files...15 Minutes
Basic Shortcuts...15 Minutes
Exploring Basic Applications ... 45 Minutes
Q & A and Evaluations: 5 to 10 Minutes
Introductions...this is me...now how about you?
Hello, my name is Joyce Bourdon. I have recently retired from the RMS classroom and am excited about working with the ORR District as Technology Coach. My role is to assist teachers district wide with integrating technology into their classrooms. And what an exciting role that is!
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System Preferences...
System preferences are the key to making your Mac work the way you want it to. System preferences are your computer's control panels. With system preferences, and the individual preference panes that control specific Mac functions, you can customize your Mac and make it uniquely yours.
For example setting your desktop to reflect you. Being able to set displays even when they are distorted from connecting to a projector or document camera. How about setting your energy saver to not put your computer to sleep every 5 minutes?
You will find that knowing system preferences is the key to having your computer work the way you want it to.
For example setting your desktop to reflect you. Being able to set displays even when they are distorted from connecting to a projector or document camera. How about setting your energy saver to not put your computer to sleep every 5 minutes?
You will find that knowing system preferences is the key to having your computer work the way you want it to.
Your Menu Bar...
There is more than one way to perform an operation but many keys are held here in the Menu Bar. You can locate files, open applications,operate your sound, clear your trash, connect to networks...and oh so much more. We will also learn to not be afraid of the Help Desk included on your Mac...because when all else fails the answer to your questions lies here!
From Here to There...
What does your desktop look like and how do you organize and clean it up?
During this segment you will learn how to create, organize and store files in order to locate them quickly and eliminate loss of your valuable work. Wouldn't it be great to find the hours of work you put in? Believe me it can be frustrating to work hard and then hardly be able to find your work!
During this segment you will learn how to create, organize and store files in order to locate them quickly and eliminate loss of your valuable work. Wouldn't it be great to find the hours of work you put in? Believe me it can be frustrating to work hard and then hardly be able to find your work!
Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac...
In this segment we will learn the common Mac OSX keyboard shortcuts. Simply put, a shortcut is a way to make your Mac perform a function by pressing a combination of keys on your keyboard. Remember there are many ways to perform a function, here will will explore but a few.
Mac Applications...
So what are all these applications and what exactly do they do? And more importantly, which ones should I know to make Technology easier in my classroom? In this section, we will explore some of the more popular applications, their basic function, and how to apply them in the classroom. Be sure to come prepared...if there is a particular application you want explored...speak up and we will be sure to go there! :)