Syllabus

The following topics may be covered in the Macintosh Computer Class. Information about these topics will be found in the Course Wiki or LiveBinder:


 * o Finder
 * o Dock
 * o System Preferences
 * o Browsers: Firefox, Mozilla, Chrome
 * o “in the Cloud” (storage, mail, calendar and sharing)
 * o iTunes
 * o Spotlight
 * o Files and Folders
 * o Applications “apps”
 * o Shortcuts and Keystrokes
 * o Hulu and similar programs
 * o “free” music
 * o Internet radio
 * o Software updates
 * o Web tools (web based apps)
 * o Shopping
 * o Travel
 * o Widgets
 * o Dashboard
 * o Calendar and address book
 * o Email
 * o Browsers
 * o Search engines
 * o Cloud computing
 * o Social networking
 * o Protection programs
 * o Dictionary calculator
 * o iPhoto
 * o Facetime or iChat
 * o Online learning/tutors
 * o Blogs
 * o Wikis
 * o You tube
 * o I can organize my files and pictures
 * o Access the Internet and Keep track of the web sites I like.
 * o Search the Internet.
 * o Make travel plans and make reservations on the internet
 * o Join a social network. or follow a blog
 * o Shop on the Internet.
 * o Upload my pictures/videos to the internet
 * o Video chat with family or friends.
 * o Create and use maps and mapping tools
 * o Share photos and files with others on the internet
 * o I belong to Facebook
 * o Play games on the internet
 * o Create my own family web site
 * o Other