Foundations
OS X for Education
Agenda
• Device orientation and navigation
• Organisation tips and tools
• Advanced multitasking gestures
• Personalisation settings
• Accessibility features for learning
• Learning resources: iTunes U,
Safari and iBooks
• iCloud features for education
• Built-in productivity apps: Notes, Calendar, Contacts and more
• Collaboration and communication apps: Mail, Messages, AirDrop and more
Audience
This workshop is for educators who are new to OS X and want to know how to use the features of Mac in an educational context.
Description
Participants build navigation and productivity skills and explore key settings, features and learning resources.
Learning outcomes for this workshop include:
• Explore basic navigation, organisation and settings of your Mac
• Learn to use your device as a tool for learning and teaching
• Discover how to increase productivity and collaboration with built-in apps and iCloud
Details
• Workshop length: 1 day (6 hours)
• Maximum number of participants: 20
Site resource/technical requirements:
• Wireless Internet access
• Speakers
• Projector andf screen
• Mac computers with default System Preferences
• For optimal learning, provide participants with:
- the same model of the same device
- devices assigned for the year
Individual participant requirements:
• A Mac with the latest version of OS X
• A personal Apple ID
• Headphones with mic (optional)
• The latest version of the following apps:
- iTunes
