What is Preview? Preview is a PDF and picture viewer for MAC. Let's practice using some of the tools found in Preview on an image and a PDF.
Alternatives to Preview? One alternative is using Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader will also allow you to view PDF files and images. A free download can be found here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
What IS a PDF? PDF stands for Portable Document Format. Is a file format developed by Adobe as a means of distributing compact, platform-independent documents. A PDF document may contain images and text, as well as hyperlinks.
How to use Preview in school:
Students can practice note taking skills
Ask students to underline main idea
Students can highlight words they don't know and create vocabulary lists
Preview allows you to take notes on the side of the page
Students can extract images from pictures and do minor editing of photos