Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 23:10:09 -0500
From: Ingram-James1-Private
From: Ingram-James1-Private
Subject: SnrNet Council FYI: Macs Run Windows @ CT & NY Snet Chapters
TO: Williamport Pa SeniorNet Coucil SusquehannaSeniorNet.org
Subject: Macs Running Windows in other SeniorNet Centers
Working off information that Jane Kline gave me, I have gotten information from two SeniorNet chapters that are using Macintosh computers to run Windows.
1. Greenwich CT
I talked to Charles Stone on the phone.
Their SeniorNet lab has twelve 20" iMacs, set up using BootCamp & Parallels to be able to run Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, plus the Mac operating system.
Their SeniorNet lab is located in the Greenwich Senior Center.
They find most of their demand is for the entry-type courses (like us), and they have observed that demand for classes seems to be getting somewhat less than several years ago (like us).
Charles sent me an outline for the Mac course they teach there. The stuff he sent me is enclosed below as E-N-C-L-O-S-U-R-E A.
Note Charles also has videos on YouTube, which you can find by searching for user "cstone3". I believe Charles is in his eighties. I think he told me that his father lived to be in the high nineties, so Charles is still "going strong".
2. Manhattan NY
I talked to both Adelle Cohen and Joan Kushinoff on the phone.
They have 12 computers, plus teaching a computer.
They use Mac Minis, with 20" monitors. Joan mentions you can re-use the keyboards and monitors from the previous computers when switching to Mac. They get their copy of Windows from via SeniorNet (maybe??).
They use a system named Faronics Insite, which allows them to switch the students' screens to shows what's on the teacher's screen (and back and forth).
Adelle sent me a separate email on this, which I will forward later.
They are located in the inside the Jewish Commuinity Center in Manhattan NY. The JCC supplies and maintains the computers, and also collects the course fees (I think she said).
SeniorNet teaches iPhoto using the Mac OS, and the JCC teaches a Photoshop class using the Mac OS. The rest of the time, the Macs are running Windows.
Some of their students are now buying Macs when they get a new computer, so they getting more demand for Mac classes.
Joan herself says she doesn't like Macs, even though her sister has one.
At 5:43 PM -0500 2/27/10, Joan Kushinoff wrote:
Jim - we are finding that more and more of our students are using MAC machines. and are trying to determine the kind of courses to offer.
We have offered a course for "students who know the PC and are now using a Mac" with some success
We are also thinking about offering some sort of basic course for the Mac, but are having a hard time determining the course content.
We use mac-mini which can run the MAC operating system as well as the PC operating system, so hardware is not the problem.
Hope this helps,
joan kushinoff
jcc seniornet
3. Their websites:
Greenwich: http://greenwichseniornet.community.officelive.com
Manhattan: at SeniorNetNY.org
Note they're using Microsoft Small Office Live for their website.
These are both great websites. There are probably some good ideas we could "borrow" from their websites.
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| Thanks. - James R. Ingram, land 322-7597,
| Williamsport Pa, MacBook Pro/OS 10.6
| Easy web pages at http://BilltownWeb.com
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=-=- E-N-C-L-O-S-U-R-E A - - From CT S'net, via Charles Stone
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At 3:25 PM -0500 2/23/10, Charles Stone wrote:
Enjoyed our talk yesterday-- it sounds like we are all facing similar enrollment deficiencies--
This is our website:
http://www.greenwichseniornet.community.officelive.com/.
This is the most recent handout:
Class handout for the Mac beginner class--It is my practice to correct, add and change my handouts after almost every class per thoughts and questions that arise as I go along. This one needs a bit of re-sequencing re the first part...Much of it is only an outline of the subjects we cover...
Basic Operating Procedures for Apple Computers
(Rev; 10/12/09 MAC OSX _ Leopard Software)
Instructor: Charles L. Stone; (phone/email deleted for privacy)
This Guide includes the subjects to be covered. Take notes for details..
Excellent-- Apple 1 on 1 training and Genius Bar at Stamford Mall @$100 for 52 weeks.
· Starting-up: Press the button on left rear of computer or on top right for laptops.
· Shutting down: L click on Apple Icon (upper left) > Shut Down (or press button used to start)
· The Mouse (or Mouse Pads on laptops - See settings in System Preferences)°©
Practice with Free IMac Paint Brush & Solitaire programs (See below re downloading)
· The Mac Full Sized Keyboard:
· Laptop Keyboard. (Top Row - Same as left block above)
Apple Major Setup and Tools: (Take Notes)
· Specs/version re programs & applications. L Click Apple Icon > About This Mac > (Snow-Leopard=v.10.6; Leopard=v.10.5; Tiger has Blue Apple Icon.) For Application Versions: L. Click on Applications
· Apple Software updates ( must be connected to internet)- L click Apple Icon - upper Left> Software Updates> All updates will be added -You will need your Mac Password!!
· "System Preferences" - (Control Panel in Microsoft) Left click-check all: Apple Icon> System Preferences---Setting up: ---Desktop, Dock, Displays, Power, Mouse / Trackpad.
· Setting Time/Date: In System Preferences use "Time & Date" or L Click on time at upper rt. corner of desktop.
· The Desktop: Setting up the Icons you will need: L. click: Finder on top line> Preferences> General Tab>- check all boxes. To remove Unused-Unwanted Desktop icons, drag-drop in TRASH
· Finder &/or Macintosh Hard Drive icon-To find Folder / File storage-Also; in Applications drag to Dock to drop there;
· The "Dock" in the startup window: Setting up, adding and removing programs etc. Moving programs from Applications folder to the Dock. Small dot under icon show it is "OPEN. Right click on icon to choose Open - Close - Remove from dock. Removing returns program to Applications folder.
· Spotlight - Small circle at upper right to search all computer + Help Info. & searches to find almost anything
· Trash: Drag & drop items to be deleted + remove from Trash + Rt. Click to Empty Trash
· Dashboard: Setting widgets of your choiceŠ.
· Safari (Internet Explorer) -Using Bookmarks (with username & Passwords) for often visited web sites.
· Email: Setup: L Click "MAIL" > PREFERENCES > ACCOUNTS > L. Click PLUS sign (below left) > follow instructions-(AOL should be simple)--(Call your internet provider for problems.)
Exploring Files, Storage Folders
Managing Apple Windows ---3 small buttons top left of window - (red, yellow & green) = (close , minimize & maximize) -- this window. Also, Drag lower right corner of window to enlarge it. Drag top to move the window up, down or sideways
To shut down a frozen Mac = L click on Apple icon> emergency close; or - Control + Option + Delete (under fn) > Task Manager> Shut Down - (same as Control + Alt + Delete in Windows XP )
Creating Folders and copying to (Drag & Drop) + opening in programs
Renaming any folder or file: L. click it -turns blue-type a new name.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Applets: Must Know -- Apple trix -
For extensive tutorials & Apple Help go to: APPLE.COM/FINDOUTHOW/MAC
·
· Enlarge the print on screen :Command and (+ key 2d row l of delete)
· Delete Key Left (below F 12 at top) = to delete left
· To Delete to Right on Laptop = press Delete + fn key
· Delete to Right on full keyboard = press other Delete key under fn .
· Brighten/Darken Screen press F1 - F2 (Top Row)
· Sound Volume - Mute - Reduce - Increase press F10 - F11 -F12 (Top Row)
· To eject a CD/DVD Disk press ^ Key (Top Row rt. of F12)
· Enlarge or reduce text size in Mail or Safari = COMMAND and plus or minus (upper right).
· Downloading & Installing Software Updates -L. Click Apple (Upper rt. > Updates.. ( All Programs + Leopard}
·
Apple Screen copy & Print:
Part of a Screen = Command + Shift + 4 = then trace with mouse square to be copied - an icon appears on the desktopŠ..L click to open > file >Print (drag icon to trash when finished)
All of a Screen = Command + Shift + 3 = an icon appears on desktop with entire screenŠl click as above,
Selecting-Highlighting: (Photos, words, etc.) Selection turns blue - for doing something more with it (ie "Delete"," Copy", "Email", "Edit", etc
· L. Click on item = blue frame for one selection
· L. Click on 1st item, then Shift + L Click on last item = select several items
· L. Click 1st item + Command & L Click on more items = select different items.
· Command + Letter A = Select all items.
· (L. Click on item + drag = select several items) for Word Processing programs.
·
· Deselect : all selected items = L. Click in an empty area
Specific Program/Applications (Take Notes)
· Apple Text Edit (Word Processing included with Leopard) - At 1st screen, L click > Format > Wrap to Window: Also Format > Show Font to set type style.
· I Photo: imports, albums, editing, & slide shows.
· I-Tunes & Apple Store; Downloading ITunes, Movies, etc.
· Flash Drives, CD & DVD Player: Demo-Note Important : to remove any of these when computer is running you must first "EJECT" or loss of data may result.
· Preview Program (for photo viewing outside IPhoto) )
· Paintbrush & Klondike Solitaire - Free from Apple Store Downloads
· I Chess - (game Supplied)
· Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac = Word, Excel, Power Point ( Buy @ $250.) In Mac Word 2008 -Click on Oval in upper rt. corner for all toolbar functions
Apple vs M.S. Windows Keystroke Shortcuts
Attention: SHIFT, OPTION, CONTROL, ESCAPE, & BACKWARD DELETE, & MEDIA EJECT SYMBOL BUTTONS ARE NOT MARKED ON KEYS AS SHOWN ABOVE LEFT. THE OTHERS DO HAVE THESE SYMBOLS
Optional Hardware Add-Ons
Full sized keyboard (for Laptops) - about $50.
External full sized monitor (for Laptops) - about $170. for 17" screen
Mouse (cordless) (for Laptops) - about $25.
External Hard drive (for Time Machine full Backup) - about $120, for 500 GB.
TV Connection to view your screen (Photos, DVD's, Movie Downloads, etc.) - $35. at Apple
USB Multi Port Connecter (for mouse, keyboard, printer, external hard drive, USB Flash Memory devices, etc.) - $50.
Speakers - external - $38 and up
Re Apple Snow Leopard 8/09 Upgrade----- $25. ( Check it out in a Google Search)
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TO: Williamport Pa SeniorNet Coucil SusquehannaSeniorNet.org
Subject: Macs Running Windows in other SeniorNet Centers
Working off information that Jane Kline gave me, I have gotten information from two SeniorNet chapters that are using Macintosh computers to run Windows.
1. Greenwich CT
I talked to Charles Stone on the phone.
Their SeniorNet lab has twelve 20" iMacs, set up using BootCamp & Parallels to be able to run Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, plus the Mac operating system.
Their SeniorNet lab is located in the Greenwich Senior Center.
They find most of their demand is for the entry-type courses (like us), and they have observed that demand for classes seems to be getting somewhat less than several years ago (like us).
Charles sent me an outline for the Mac course they teach there. The stuff he sent me is enclosed below as E-N-C-L-O-S-U-R-E A.
Note Charles also has videos on YouTube, which you can find by searching for user "cstone3". I believe Charles is in his eighties. I think he told me that his father lived to be in the high nineties, so Charles is still "going strong".
2. Manhattan NY
I talked to both Adelle Cohen and Joan Kushinoff on the phone.
They have 12 computers, plus teaching a computer.
They use Mac Minis, with 20" monitors. Joan mentions you can re-use the keyboards and monitors from the previous computers when switching to Mac. They get their copy of Windows from via SeniorNet (maybe??).
They use a system named Faronics Insite, which allows them to switch the students' screens to shows what's on the teacher's screen (and back and forth).
Adelle sent me a separate email on this, which I will forward later.
They are located in the inside the Jewish Commuinity Center in Manhattan NY. The JCC supplies and maintains the computers, and also collects the course fees (I think she said).
SeniorNet teaches iPhoto using the Mac OS, and the JCC teaches a Photoshop class using the Mac OS. The rest of the time, the Macs are running Windows.
Some of their students are now buying Macs when they get a new computer, so they getting more demand for Mac classes.
Joan herself says she doesn't like Macs, even though her sister has one.
At 5:43 PM -0500 2/27/10, Joan Kushinoff wrote:
Jim - we are finding that more and more of our students are using MAC machines. and are trying to determine the kind of courses to offer.
We have offered a course for "students who know the PC and are now using a Mac" with some success
We are also thinking about offering some sort of basic course for the Mac, but are having a hard time determining the course content.
We use mac-mini which can run the MAC operating system as well as the PC operating system, so hardware is not the problem.
Hope this helps,
joan kushinoff
jcc seniornet
3. Their websites:
Greenwich: http://greenwichseniornet.community.officelive.com
Manhattan: at SeniorNetNY.org
Note they're using Microsoft Small Office Live for their website.
These are both great websites. There are probably some good ideas we could "borrow" from their websites.
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Thanks. - James R. Ingram, land 322-7597,
| Williamsport Pa, MacBook Pro/OS 10.6
| Easy web pages at http://BilltownWeb.com
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
=-=- E-N-C-L-O-S-U-R-E A - - From CT S'net, via Charles Stone
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
At 3:25 PM -0500 2/23/10, Charles Stone wrote:
Enjoyed our talk yesterday-- it sounds like we are all facing similar enrollment deficiencies--
This is our website:
http://www.greenwichseniornet.community.officelive.com/.
This is the most recent handout:
Class handout for the Mac beginner class--It is my practice to correct, add and change my handouts after almost every class per thoughts and questions that arise as I go along. This one needs a bit of re-sequencing re the first part...Much of it is only an outline of the subjects we cover...
Basic Operating Procedures for Apple Computers
(Rev; 10/12/09 MAC OSX _ Leopard Software)
Instructor: Charles L. Stone; (phone/email deleted for privacy)
This Guide includes the subjects to be covered. Take notes for details..
Excellent-- Apple 1 on 1 training and Genius Bar at Stamford Mall @$100 for 52 weeks.
· Starting-up: Press the button on left rear of computer or on top right for laptops.
· Shutting down: L click on Apple Icon (upper left) > Shut Down (or press button used to start)
· The Mouse (or Mouse Pads on laptops - See settings in System Preferences)°©
Practice with Free IMac Paint Brush & Solitaire programs (See below re downloading)
· The Mac Full Sized Keyboard:
· Laptop Keyboard. (Top Row - Same as left block above)
Apple Major Setup and Tools: (Take Notes)
· Specs/version re programs & applications. L Click Apple Icon > About This Mac > (Snow-Leopard=v.10.6; Leopard=v.10.5; Tiger has Blue Apple Icon.) For Application Versions: L. Click on Applications
· Apple Software updates ( must be connected to internet)- L click Apple Icon - upper Left> Software Updates> All updates will be added -You will need your Mac Password!!
· "System Preferences" - (Control Panel in Microsoft) Left click-check all: Apple Icon> System Preferences---Setting up: ---Desktop, Dock, Displays, Power, Mouse / Trackpad.
· Setting Time/Date: In System Preferences use "Time & Date" or L Click on time at upper rt. corner of desktop.
· The Desktop: Setting up the Icons you will need: L. click: Finder on top line> Preferences> General Tab>- check all boxes. To remove Unused-Unwanted Desktop icons, drag-drop in TRASH
· Finder &/or Macintosh Hard Drive icon-To find Folder / File storage-Also; in Applications drag to Dock to drop there;
· The "Dock" in the startup window: Setting up, adding and removing programs etc. Moving programs from Applications folder to the Dock. Small dot under icon show it is "OPEN. Right click on icon to choose Open - Close - Remove from dock. Removing returns program to Applications folder.
· Spotlight - Small circle at upper right to search all computer + Help Info. & searches to find almost anything
· Trash: Drag & drop items to be deleted + remove from Trash + Rt. Click to Empty Trash
· Dashboard: Setting widgets of your choiceŠ.
· Safari (Internet Explorer) -Using Bookmarks (with username & Passwords) for often visited web sites.
· Email: Setup: L Click "MAIL" > PREFERENCES > ACCOUNTS > L. Click PLUS sign (below left) > follow instructions-(AOL should be simple)--(Call your internet provider for problems.)
Exploring Files, Storage Folders
Managing Apple Windows ---3 small buttons top left of window - (red, yellow & green) = (close , minimize & maximize) -- this window. Also, Drag lower right corner of window to enlarge it. Drag top to move the window up, down or sideways
To shut down a frozen Mac = L click on Apple icon> emergency close; or - Control + Option + Delete (under fn) > Task Manager> Shut Down - (same as Control + Alt + Delete in Windows XP )
Creating Folders and copying to (Drag & Drop) + opening in programs
Renaming any folder or file: L. click it -turns blue-type a new name.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Applets: Must Know -- Apple trix -
For extensive tutorials & Apple Help go to: APPLE.COM/FINDOUTHOW/MAC
·
· Enlarge the print on screen :Command and (+ key 2d row l of delete)
· Delete Key Left (below F 12 at top) = to delete left
· To Delete to Right on Laptop = press Delete + fn key
· Delete to Right on full keyboard = press other Delete key under fn .
· Brighten/Darken Screen press F1 - F2 (Top Row)
· Sound Volume - Mute - Reduce - Increase press F10 - F11 -F12 (Top Row)
· To eject a CD/DVD Disk press ^ Key (Top Row rt. of F12)
· Enlarge or reduce text size in Mail or Safari = COMMAND and plus or minus (upper right).
· Downloading & Installing Software Updates -L. Click Apple (Upper rt. > Updates.. ( All Programs + Leopard}
·
Apple Screen copy & Print:
Part of a Screen = Command + Shift + 4 = then trace with mouse square to be copied - an icon appears on the desktopŠ..L click to open > file >Print (drag icon to trash when finished)
All of a Screen = Command + Shift + 3 = an icon appears on desktop with entire screenŠl click as above,
Selecting-Highlighting: (Photos, words, etc.) Selection turns blue - for doing something more with it (ie "Delete"," Copy", "Email", "Edit", etc
· L. Click on item = blue frame for one selection
· L. Click on 1st item, then Shift + L Click on last item = select several items
· L. Click 1st item + Command & L Click on more items = select different items.
· Command + Letter A = Select all items.
· (L. Click on item + drag = select several items) for Word Processing programs.
·
· Deselect : all selected items = L. Click in an empty area
Specific Program/Applications (Take Notes)
· Apple Text Edit (Word Processing included with Leopard) - At 1st screen, L click > Format > Wrap to Window: Also Format > Show Font to set type style.
· I Photo: imports, albums, editing, & slide shows.
· I-Tunes & Apple Store; Downloading ITunes, Movies, etc.
· Flash Drives, CD & DVD Player: Demo-Note Important : to remove any of these when computer is running you must first "EJECT" or loss of data may result.
· Preview Program (for photo viewing outside IPhoto) )
· Paintbrush & Klondike Solitaire - Free from Apple Store Downloads
· I Chess - (game Supplied)
· Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac = Word, Excel, Power Point ( Buy @ $250.) In Mac Word 2008 -Click on Oval in upper rt. corner for all toolbar functions
Apple vs M.S. Windows Keystroke Shortcuts
Attention: SHIFT, OPTION, CONTROL, ESCAPE, & BACKWARD DELETE, & MEDIA EJECT SYMBOL BUTTONS ARE NOT MARKED ON KEYS AS SHOWN ABOVE LEFT. THE OTHERS DO HAVE THESE SYMBOLS
Optional Hardware Add-Ons
Full sized keyboard (for Laptops) - about $50.
External full sized monitor (for Laptops) - about $170. for 17" screen
Mouse (cordless) (for Laptops) - about $25.
External Hard drive (for Time Machine full Backup) - about $120, for 500 GB.
TV Connection to view your screen (Photos, DVD's, Movie Downloads, etc.) - $35. at Apple
USB Multi Port Connecter (for mouse, keyboard, printer, external hard drive, USB Flash Memory devices, etc.) - $50.
Speakers - external - $38 and up
Re Apple Snow Leopard 8/09 Upgrade----- $25. ( Check it out in a Google Search)
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