1. Intro to the iMac
- Plug in & turn on the machine
- Log In/Log Out (Command-Shift-Q)
- Right click / Control Click
- Menu Bar - Finder - Folders
- Dock: Launching Programs and Moving Between Apps
- Creating Folders
- Create your own desktop folder
- In the Finder, click "New Folder" under the File menu. Name it your name. Keep your desktop neat and clean by putting your work in folders. You can also stay organized by making a folder for EACH PROJECT.
- Window Views
- Open applications vs. open windows / Close applications vs. close windows
- Command Key Shortcuts: S, X, C, V, Z, Q, F4
2. Tell me about yourself.
Please help me get to know you. Fill out this Questionnaire.
3. Naming Conventions
EVERY TIME you submit work, you will name it so Mrs. Morel can identify your work.
Use your first initiallast namefile name.file extension
Example: amorelproject1.mp3
Use your first initiallast namefile name.file extension
Example: amorelproject1.mp3
4. How to submit files
- Learn how to compress / zip a file.
- All projects will be submitted on Google Classroom
Pro-tips: Check your gmail & classroom every day. And SAVE often!!
- Respond in a timely manner.
- Keep your email organized.
- GarageBand will autosave every few minutes. But you can do a lot in a few minutes.... And Macs tend to crash every once in awhile...
Workshop Environment
Discussion: How can we successfully create a "workshop" environment in class?
- What is a "workshop?"
- What does it mean to "workshop" a creative product?
- How can we create a "workshop" environment in our own classroom?
- What is each students' role in the "workshop" environment?