Computer literacy for children mac

Apple products, like iMac, MacBook, iPad and iPhones are becoming more popular and fill our daily and professional lives. Many users switch to Apple technologies because of their compactness, practicality, for the most important part because they are simple, really easy to use and also look so good. For professional designers, MacBook and iMac have become ideal for work, with custom configurations, high color rendering quality, contrast, as well as the ability to transmit millions of colors with high performance. These technologies completely change the atmosphere and the results of the workflow!

Now every kid is passionate and uses modern gadgets. A computer is not only a means for leisure, but also an excellent tool for developing and expanding their creativity and abilities and also to use it correctly to solve their cases.

The IT industry is developing rapidly, therefore, computer literacy training is especially important for children and teenegers, as it provides an opportunity not only to skillfully use modern technologies, but also help them to identify themselves, improve their creativity and innovation and also their professional skills.

Who is the course for?   

• Children interested in modern technologies
• For guys who want to use their Mac computer effectively
• Those who dream of understanding the work of a computer
• For children who want to develop their Mac OS skills
• Those interested in programming
• Who want to link their education and future profession with the IT sphere

Course content:     

• How to use a Mac and the rules of working at a computer. Modern computer-related professions
• How the computer works. Peripheral devices
• Apple devices and operating systems
• MacOS interface. Folders and files
• Search for information on the Internet
• Basics of working with text, how to use the keyboard on a MacBook
• Working with images. Types of computer graphics
• Working with audio files
• Working with videos
• Creating presentations
• Creating websites. Design and overall style of the site
• Getting started in Tilda
• Creating pages from blocks, design and animation on site pages
• Introduction to 3D modeling
• Introduction to game development. Working with 3D game objects
• Creating Game Worlds
• Calculations using spreadsheets
• Presentation of projects and summing up of the course

Course objectives:

1. Develop skills of confident independent work on a computer with Mac OS.
2. Gain knowledge about the device of the computer and the principles of its operation.
3. Learn how to work with text, calculations, images, presentations, and gain skills to work safely on the Internet.

About the course:

Mac is Apple's line of all-in-one computers, designed for both productivity and leisure. They are easy to understand even for beginners and offer advanced features for professionals.

Learning a Macbook will help you turn from a beginner/intermediate MacOS user into an advanced one in a short time!

The course program covers topics such as basic operations with windows, folders and files, hotkeys, Mission Control, Notes and Reminders, Contacts and Safari applications, rules for safe Internet browsing, as well as recommendations for using regular MacOS applications. With each lesson, working on your MacBook will be better, more efficient and more productive.

Students will learn how to use iCloud, Safari and other applications to optimize their work, get acquainted with the basic principles of working with text editors, learn how to perform basic settings of their computer with the Apple operating system, and much more. Moreover, during the course, the students will learn how to create their own presentations, get acquainted with 3D modeling, game development, as well as create websites!

Advantages of working on a Mac:

1. Apple computers are recognized as strong and durable.
2. Macbooks are quite powerful and autonomous, they are known for a good working time without additional recharging and perfectly perform a large number of everyday tasks.
3. The MacOS operating system is easy to use and stable. It is set up easily and works almost without additional maintenance. Users do not have to painfully spend a lot of time reinstalling the system, re-configuring, etc.
4. There are enough programs for most of the main tasks in the work. There is a standard set of programs and applications – from mail and calendar to photo editor and a free office suite (Numbers, Pages and Keynote).
5. Cool ecosystem. The Apple ecosystem gives access to a variety of cross–platform applications – you start working on one of the devices and easily continue on the other - fast and convenient transfer of any files between gadgets, a universal clipboard, general reception of messages and calls, synchronization of work and much more. All this makes the process of both studying and working simple, enjoyable and effective.

P.s: If you have a computer or laptop from Apple, then you are the owner of great technological capabilities. At Coddy's 4-month MacBook training course, you will learn how to use these features competently and effectively, developing Mac skills, even if you have not previously had experience using Apple technologies.

Children will learn:

• To independently configure the computer in accordance with his needs and preferences, will be able to solve tasks with it;
• To develop Mac skills and learn how to solve issues that arise in the process of using a computer;
• The basics of working with the MacBook interface, applications, menus and desktop;
• How to work with embedded applications, as well as with an office suite (Numbers, Pages and Keynote) – these are skills that will definitely come in handy at school, at university and at work;
• They will master working with the ecosystem of Apple applications and services, which include: desktop computers and laptops running the MacOS operating system, smartphones and tablets running on iOS, Apple Watch smart watches running Watch OS;
• How to maintain the computer and keep it up-to-date (updates and operating rules).

What do you need for classes?:

• To complete the course, the child will need a computer / laptop with programs installed on it.

For online classes:

• Internet access (check the stability of the Internet connection, from 20 Mbps).
• Headphones, as well as additional equipment for better sound quality: microphone or headset.

System requirements:

Please be sure your computer is suitable for the course. You can find our recommendations here.

Instructions for installing programs for the course:

Open this link.

At the end of the course, each student receives a personal certificate from CODDY.