Tag Archives: Fall 2024

MEET YOUR MAC – FALL 2024

Objective:

  • I can effectively navigate the Macintosh OS, and change my desktop wallpaper, mouse settings and desktop settings using the System Preferences so I can customize and configure my Mac workspace to suit my preferences.

Links:

MacOS Ventura Basics: https://www.apple.com/business/enterprise/docs/resources/Employee_Starter_Guide-Mac_Basics-macOS_Ventura.pdf

Topics Discussed:

  • MacOS Ventura
  • Desktop
  • Menu Bar
  • System Preferences
  • Mouse
  • Dock
  • Icons
  • Finder
  • Trash
  • Launchpad
  • Documents
  • Finder Window
  • Finder Window Views
  • Safari
  • Google Image Search
  • Resolution

Assignment:

  1. Today we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system.
  2. Follow along with the in-class demonstrations to learn how to:
    • Log in using your newly created network account.
    • Navigate through the MacOS Ventura operating system.
    • Identify and use items on the desktop, including the Finder, application icons, the menu bar, the dock, the trash and the Launchpad.
    • Use the System Preferences panel to adjust your Desktop wallpaper and your Mouse settings (enable right click).
    • Open a new Finder window and navigate to your Documents folder to store files and folders.
    • Use the Finder window to view files and folders in different ways.
    • Adjust the Finder Preferences to see all items on the desktop.
    • Use Chrome to browse the web
    • Locate and bookmark the class website (https://cgd.mistermarmolejo.com).
  3. Use Google Image Search to find an appropriate image to personalize your desktop. (Keep it classy!)
    • Use the Search Tools underneath the search bar to search for Large images with higher resolutions for the best results.
    • Remember: for the image to look good on your desktop, it has to have a minimum horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels!

Posted: August 14th, 2024

MACINTOSH ACCOUNT SETUP 2024-25

Objectives:

  • I can successfully log on to the 225 lab iMac workstations.

Links:

Lab Use Policy Presentation

Topics Discussed:

  • Proper use of school and network resources
  • Software Copying
  • Copyright
  • Software Privacy and Vandalism
  • Care of Equipment
  • Food and Drink Policy
  • Internet Usage Guidelines
  • Consequences of Policy Violation

Assignment:

  1. Today I’ll walk you through the process of logging in to the computer for the first time.
  2. Don’t forget your signed Technology Agreements are due today! Make sure you get those turned in to me before you leave class.
  3. Tomorrow, we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system, so make sure you give me your signed Technology Agreement and get logged in today so you’re ready for this week’s lessons.

Posted: August 13th, 2024