Course Syllabus

💻 Mac Skills for Students: Course Syllabus

📖 Course Overview

Welcome to Mac Skills for Students! This course is designed to help you unlock the full power of your Mac for learning, creativity, and organization. Throughout this self-paced course, you will master essential macOS tools—from taking organized notes and recording video intros to annotating screen captures and editing media.

🎯 Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Organize & Plan: Structure notes, create checklists, and pin important files using the Notes app.

  • Create & Communicate: Record creative video intros and media using Photo Booth.

  • Capture & Share: Take clear screenshots and share targeted digital information.

  • Annotate & Edit: Use Markup tools to add text, shapes, and arrows to photos and screenshots for assignments.

📚 Course Modules & Topics

Module

Core Tool

Key Skills Covered

Module 1: Share What's On Your Screen

Screen Capture & Markup

Screenshot shortcuts, targeted annotations (arrows/text), legible sharing

Module 2: Take Notes

Notes

Creating folders, checklist creation, file drag-and-drop, pinning notes, search

Module 3: Photo Booth

Photo Booth App

Photo vs. video mode, creative effects/filters, sharing via the "Sharrow"

Module 4: Edit Photos & Videos

Photos App & Markup

Cropping, importing media, adding shapes/labels to explain concepts

🛠 Required Tools & Hardware

To successfully complete this course, you will need:

  1. A MacBook running macOS.

  2. Built-in Mac apps: Notes, Photo Booth, Photos, and Markup.

  3. Access to Canvas to complete practice assignments and quizzes.

💯 Grading & Assessment

Your grade in this course will be evaluated through hands-on practice activities and quick knowledge checks:

  • Knowledge Checks & Quizzes (40%): Short, interactive quizzes at the end of each module (Matching, Fill-in-the-Blank, Multiple Choice, Ordering).

  • Applied Assignments (60%): Hands-on projects where you submit screenshots, notes hubs, edited photos, or recorded videos showing your new skills in action.

💡 Tips for Student Success

  1. Follow the Steps: Watch the embedded tutorial videos and follow the step-by-step guides before attempting the quizzes.

  2. Practice as You Go: Open the Mac apps alongside Canvas so you can try out each button and menu as you learn.

  3. Check the Criteria: Review the "What Makes a Strong Submission?" checklist in every assignment before submitting your work.

❓ Need Help?

If you get stuck or have questions:

  • Re-watch the step-by-step explainer videos in each module.

  • Refer to the "Student Canvas Resources" module for Canvas instructions.

 

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