Summary
Explore the basic tools of the Macintosh operating system to best integrate these tools into a range of classroom settings. Learn how to manage the Dock, use the Finder, windows, and explore menus and shortcuts. Learn basic desktop management including how to save and find your files. Discover how to personalize your system to maximize use. Participants learn Apple's email program (Mail), set up the Address Book, and use Safari and other browsers to browse the Internet, write and save documents and other basic skills. Get an overview of the general capabilities of iLife software (iPhoto, iMovie, Garage Band and iWeb). Designed for the Macintosh novice, this course serves as an orientation to best prepare teachers who may be new to Apple Macintosh technology. Students may bring their own laptops to use if they are running at least Mac OS X.v. 6 (Snow Leopard) and iLife 11.
Prerequisite: None
Syllabus (pdf file for printing)
Online Interactive Syllabus (The instructor will give you access on the first night of class)
First Night Pre-class Activity: Click here to access a Google Docs online student information form for this course. Please enter your information. Make sure to click the "Submit" button only once. You can click the Back button in your browser to return to this site.
Materials Needed:
- A Flash/thumb drive or external hard drive to back up and transport your class files and work.
- An online email account which you will use to be granted access rights to the course wiki where the handouts reside.
- Headphones or ear buds.