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Mac 101 - Getting Started on the Mac

 

Give me the grand tour of the Mac interface
Find out what's what, what's where, and what things do what. These starter courses show you where things are located and how to get around your Mac.
 
Get me working and playing
Ready to email, surf Safari, groove to some tunes, or get an iLife? These courses introduce you to some of your computer's applications and how to use them. Plus, learn some basic Mac tasks, including installing and updating software, ejecting media, and creating accounts.
 
Show me how to set up my Mac for me
Make your Mac work the way you want. This section focuses on the more personal side of your Mac. Learn how to customize your interface's look and feel, set preferences, change sound volume, and more.
 
Connect your peripherals or get on the Internet
Got a treasure trove of digital devices? Want to print, download photos, or connect to the web? Learn how to connect your printer, modem, scanner, digital camera, DV camera, iPod, external drive, and other devices to your Mac, and find out how to use them with it.
 
My Mac needs help
For those times when things don't go as planned, this section will help you troubleshoot common issues and show you some maintenance tips to keep your Mac happy.
 
My Mac Cheat Sheet
Who wants to remember Internet settings, account information, computer specs, and other bits of important data when there's so much to explore on your Mac? With this helpful sheet, you won't need to. Jot down the information once, and you're good to go.

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Practice Files

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District Helping Teachers for Technology Integration, Support and Training
 
Deirdre DeGagne

Gary Toews
604-897-3223
 
David Ennis
604-807-9671
 
CORE Training Centre Address:
33299 Robertson Ave. - CORE Annex basement
 
Ideas for Using Our Services:
 
After school drop-in times for individual support and training:
Mon, Wed, Thurs
Please call Gary, Dave, or Deirdre first to see that someone is available.
 
CORE Training Centre workshops:
Tuesday 3:30-5:00
More information on this website.
 
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Smartboard training and support:
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Successmaker, STAR/AR, SelectSurvey, Mobile Devices including iPad demos, and more:
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