Computer Basics: Mac & iMac

New to computers and have a Mac or iMac? Learn about the basic Macintosh operating system and the many applications that come bundled with the Mac.

An optional book, "The Little Mac Book: Snow Leopard Edition," ISBN 9780321646910, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

Google Earth for Teachers Google Earth for All!

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics 3: Internet" or equivalent experience.

Google Earth is a popular program, but most people only use it to find their house and some interesting places. It is one of the most effective programs for showing a wide range of educational material, but most educators have not had the opportunity to explore its uses. Learn how to use Google Earth's various features to give students straightforward understanding of simple to complex concepts from most any field such as history, geography, art, math, science, politics, government, etc. Not a teacher? Advocates, families, businesses, government agencies, and special interest organizations can use Google Earth as an open, dynamic, interactive, and exciting platform for depicting and augmenting reality by adding their own geocoded items, such as placemarks, paths, and images. Discover the built-in features of Google Earth and how to create your own mashups for presentations, decision making, and general sharing.

Class is held in a Windows computer lab.
This class qualifies for 1.20 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. This class qualifies for 1.10 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iLife: iMovie & iDVD

Prerequisite(s): "MacSpeak" or equivalent experience.

Steven Spielberg spent a lifetime learning his craft, but you don't have to. Apple's iMovie puts you in the director's chair, with precision editing and advanced drag-and-drop tools that will make your summer vacation videos almost Oscar worthy. Reduce camera shake, add green-screen effects, and browse all of your video clips in one manageable spot. Find out how to create a DVD with menus just like the ones you rent. Why should Spielberg have all the fun?

The optional book, "Apple Training Series: iLife 09," ISBN 9780321618504, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 1.10 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iLife: iPhoto Level 1

Prerequisite(s): "MacSpeak" or equivalent experience.

Are you good with faces but lousy at names? That's no problem with Apple's iPhoto software. Upload photos from your digital camera and organize them by face or location. Fix and enhance them, then show them off in a slideshow worthy of a Ken Burns documentary. Add music, transitions and adjust the speed -- you're in control. Get started with the iPhoto tools that allow your creativity to soar.

Bring your digital camera and USB cable/card reader or photo CD to class. The optional book, "Apple Training Series: iLife 09," ISBN 9780321618504, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iLife: iPhoto Level 2

Prerequisite(s): "iLife: iPhoto Level 1" or equivalent experience.

More iPhoto! More editing techniques, more hands-on practice, more projects. Get deeper into histograms, highlights and shadows, adding clarity and definition, color correction, and work with Raw images. Create a custom book, travel map and calendar suitable for printing.

Bring your digital camera and USB cable/card reader or photo CD to class. The optional book, "Apple Training Series: iLife 09," ISBN 9780321618504, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iLife: iWeb www.yourspace.com

Prerequisite(s): Basic proficiency with Apple iLife 09 environment and applications.

Sharing your thoughts, adventures, and expertise is so easy when you use iWeb. Build an engaging website where you can post photos, videos, audio files and more. The integrated applications in Apple's iLife really come together here and the themes and built-ins enable your creativity to fly — no coding needed!

This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iLife: Podcast U. Let Your Voice Be Heard

Prerequisite(s): Basic proficiency with Apple iLife 09 environment and applications.

Do you have something to say to the world? Or maybe just to family, friends, students, or staff? Podcasting is a simple yet effective way to share stories, instructions, adventures and more over the Internet. Record a simple audio Podcast using Apple's GarageBand application, add artwork, photos, and even videos to engage your audience. Podcasting is widely used in entertainment, education, and business. If you've ever wanted to produce your own radio or TV show, or create mini-lessons in a flash, give Podcasting a try.

This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iWork: Keynote Level 1 Presentations That Pop

Prerequisite(s): "MacSpeak" or equivalent experience.

Looking for a way to stand out in a crowd? Breathe new life into your aging PowerPoint presentation with Apple's Keynote '09. Keynote's Magic Move lets you add sophisticated animation with a quick and simple process. Text- and object-based transitions will have your audience members oooing and ahhhing in their seats. Your charts and graphs get a much-needed makeover with a whole new set of textures and shapes. With Keynote '09, your presentation won't know what hit it.

The optional book, "Apple Training Series: iWork 09," ISBN 9780321618511, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iWork: Keynote Level 2 On With the Show

Prerequisite(s): "iWork: Keynote Level 1" or equivalent experience.

Engage, educate, entertain, and motivate your audience: Do your current presentations do that? Key into Keynote's fantastic features and create memorable slideshows using just the right combination of enhancements. Get creative by designing your own themes and ensure a professional level experience using the techniques covered in this advanced course.

The optional book, " Apple Training Series: iWork 09," ISBN 9780321618511, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

iWork: Pages Level 1

Prerequisite(s): "MacSpeak" or equivalent experience.

What do research scientists and fledgling desktop publishers have in common? The templates they need for detailed lab reports and eye-catching newsletters, flyers, posters and more that are available with Apple's Pages '09. This catalog of enhanced designs is amazing, as is the ease with which it allows you to create highly functional documents that look highly professional. Share your work seamlessly with anyone on a Mac or PC. In the sophisticated world of document editing and design, one program does fit all!

The optional book, "Apple Training Series: iWork 09," ISBN 9780321618511, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education. This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.