Mac Tips and Tricks
Benton Tech Tips for Teachers
Annotate PDF and Images
If you thought Preview was just for looking at Pictures and PDF documents, well I have something fun for you. Preview has tools built into it for annotating images as well as PDFs. To make annotations click the Show Markup Toolbar from the View menu and you'll see you've got options for selections, shapes, text, signatures and more.
Screen Recording in Quicktime
To record your screen, launch QuickTime Player and choose New Screen Recording from the File menu. Select the drop-down menu located next to the record button. Choose whether you want to record sound from the mic or to record screen clicks, then click the record icon. Once you are done, you can select where to save the video or even upload it to YouTube for your class to watch.
To record yourself via the webcam, choose New Movie Recording and press the record screen. Once you are done, you can select where to save the video or even upload it to YouTube for your class to watch.
Record iPhone or iPad Screen in Quicktime
You can record the screen of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, now with your Mac. It is great for things like creating tutorials for class, demonstrating and app and much more.
To record your iPad screen, connect your device up to your Mac using its cable and then launch QuickTime Player. Next, choose New Movie Recording from the File menu. Then choose your connected device as the camera source from the drop-down menu located next to the record button. Choose whether you want to record sound (either from a built-in or external mic, or the audio the device itself ) from the same menu, then click the record icon. Once you are done, you can select where to save the video or even upload it to YouTube for your class to watch.
Find Menu Bar Options Quickly Using Help
Send Items from your Mac to your iPad or iPhone
Spotlight as Calculator and Unit Converter
Mac Short Cuts
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