Macbooks

Introduction to the macbook Air

This tutorial is details basic navigation of your MacBook Air. You will learn about your Mac's OS (operating system), processor chip (Apple M1) as well as how to put your MacBook in sleep mode, restart it, and shut it down. Additionally, this tutorial shows you the Control Center where you can locate the wifi network you are connected to, where Bluetooth is located, how to adjust display settings, how to Airdrop from an iPhone to your MacBook, how to enable Do Not Disturb, and where to find your MacBook Air's built-in speakers. Finally, this video shows you how to open and close an app from the dock.

sign into chrome on Mac

This tutorial walks you through opening Chrome for the first time and signing into your BPS account.

Chrome on Mac

In this tutorial you will learn how to set Chrome to your default browser on your MacBook Air. You will also learn how to sync your BPS Google account.

Enabling the Camera, Microphone, and Screen Sharing in Google Meet

This tutorial shows you how to enable the camera, microphone, and Screen Recording for presenting your screen in Google Meet from System Preferences on your MacBook Air.

Move files to drive on mac

Keep your MacBook Air desktop clutter free by moving files from your desktop into your Google Drive. This quick video shows you the simple drag and drop process of moving any file type from the desktop to a Google Drive folder. Living in the Cloud is a best practice that will help you continue to live in Chrome and Drive. You will stay organized and your files will be available to you from any device.

mirror mac display

This video explains how to mirror your MacBook Air display onto your classroom projector. You can mirror your laptop or extend your display to show different items on each screen.

split screen on mac

Learn how to use split screen in Chrome on your MacBook Air

Mirror ipad to mac

Mirror the screen of your iPad on your MacBook. All you need is a Lightning-to-USB (charging) cable and QuickTime running on your MacBook.

Launchpad on macbook

This tutorial provides an introduction to the applications available in Launchpad on your MacBook Air. You will learn how to navigate multiple pages in the Launchpad with a two-finger swipe. You will also be given an introduction to Mission Control and see how you can add multiple desktops in a MacBook Air which can increase your productivity. Lastly, you'll learn that Launchpad is home to Mosyle Manager, Apple Classroom, and Chrome.

finder on macbook

In this tutorial you will be introduced to the Finder application on your MacBook Air. Finder includes AirDrop, which allows you to instantly share photos and videos from Apple devices, recent files, and downloaded files. This tutorial includes an example of how to upload a downloaded file into a Seesaw activity. Additional questions about Finder can be directed to any member of the BPS EdTech Team.

intro to quicktime player

This tutorial is designed for someone brand new to QuickTime Player. Learn how easy it is to make a movie recording using the front-facing camera, how to make an audio recording, and how to take screen shots and make screen recordings from your MacBook's built-in QuickTime Player application. QuickTime recordings can be seamlessly uploaded to Drive and/or YouTube and shared with students via Google Classroom and/or Seesaw. They can be integrated into your Nearpod or Pear Deck lessons with Google Slides. Members of the BPS EdTech team are available for additional support with QuickTime for all BPS teachers and staff who want to integrate this tool into their online instruction.

Custom Chrome Font

In this tutorial you will learn how to customize the font size and style in Google Chrome settings. This is a great tip for anyone who would prefer a larger font size in Chrome. This video will also show you how to open a specific page each time you open Chrome. Finally, you'll learn where you can verify that Chrome is your default browser.

bookmarks and tabs in chrome

In this tutorial you will learn how you can manage your bookmarks in Chrome as well as how you can pin a tab so it is always accessible. You will be shown how to create bookmark folders and how to delete groups of bookmarks at once. Transitioning from your Chromebook to your MacBook Air is a great opportunity to reorganize your bookmarks and it's also the perfect time to add the BPS Digital Learning staff resources page from the district website to your Bookmarks bar. The link to that page can be found here: https://sites.google.com/bpsk12.org/b... For additional help with Bookmarks and all things Google Chrome, please reach out to any member of the BPS EdTech team!

record your mac screen 

Learn how to record your entire screen or part of it in macOS. See how to record sound from different sources, and quickly edit your recording before you share or save it. 

10 useful Mac keyboard shortcuts you should be using

Mac keyboard shortcuts

By pressing certain key combinations, you can do things that normally need a mouse, trackpad, or other input device.

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Back to MAC - Special edition NEWsletter

In an effort to support you with your MacBook Air, the BPS EdTech team has produced a special Back to Mac edition newsletter filled with extremely helpful and important tutorial videos to get you started with your new device. The tutorials will assist you with basic navigation of your MacBook Air, synching your Google Chrome account, setting Chrome as your default browser, printing from your MacBook, introduction to QuickTime Player, and much more. 

Back to MAC- Special Edition Technology Newsletter

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