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WEEK 1: GETTING STARTED
Course Objectives:
- Navigate Mac interface using mouse/trackpad
- Understand and use core desktop components
- Customize system settings
- Set up basic connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
- Manage Apple ID account
Recording:
Recording:
Sorry for the Zoom glitch! Here is the recording of the class. Hope to see you all next week!
Suggested After-Class Activities:
- Practice different trackpad gestures
- Customize your desktop wallpaper
- Organize desktop items using stacks
- Test Stage Manager with multiple windows
- Connect a Bluetooth device
- Explore different areas of System Settings
Presentation Summary
Presentation Summary
WEEK 1: GETTING STARTED
WEEK 1: GETTING STARTED
Course Overview
Course Overview
- Flexible content following guide
- Weekly email with information and links
- Wednesday Zoom sessions 12-2
- Course website: cwtsdce.org
Practical Topics:
Practical Topics:
- Finding information about your Mac
- Using Apple menu > About this Mac
- System Settings > General > About
- Using support.apple.com for details
Core Concepts:
Core Concepts:
- Navigation basics (Mouse vs Trackpad)
- Desktop components:
- Menu bar
- Desktop
- Dock
- Finder
- Control Center
- Notification Center
Hands-on Practice:
Hands-on Practice:
- Using Control Center
- Setting up Desktop stacks
- Using Stage Manager
- Customizing System Settings
- Managing Apple ID
- Setting up Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections
Class presentation
Class presentation
Week 1 Fall 2024 presentation.pdfClass resources
Class resources
Lesson 1new.pdfClass resources summary
Class resources summary
LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED
LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED
- Trackpad and Mouse Usage: Navigation basics, gestures, right-clicking
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Common commands like copy, paste, save, etc.
- Menu Bar: Apple menu, app menus, status menus, Control Center
- Dock: Opening items, customizing, adding/removing items
- Desktop & Stage Manager: Organizing windows, using stacks
- System Settings: Customizing Mac preferences
- Apple ID: Account setup and management
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth setup
- Finder: Basic file navigation and management
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