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Use iWeb to create your web presence

Sat, 16 May 2009 18:31:40 -0700

In this first lesson, you will open and use the iWeb application to create your own website all about you and your experiences this summer. Here is my example.

1. Open the Finder window by clicking the smiley face at the top of the dock => 
2. Select “Applications” and scroll down to find the iWeb application => 
3. Double click the iWeb application to open it (Watch the short tutorial if available and use headphones to avoid disrupting your neighbor). 
4. Choose a theme that appeals to you. You can change your mind anytime you like so don’t spend too much time picking a theme. 
5. Under the “File” menu at the top of your screen, choose to insert a “New Page” and pick the “About Us” design. 
6. Take your photo with Photo Booth. => 
7. Drag the photo to your desktop and then drag it into your About Us page.

Use iPhoto to create your visual history project

Fri, 15 May 2009 21:01:19 -0700

In this two-stage lesson, you will open and use the iPhoto application to create your own digital story. You may tell about you and your family or, if you have a class project, you may focus on that. Click here for an example.

1. Open the Finder window by clicking the smiley face at the top of the dock on the right side of your screen =>  
2. Create a documents folder and rename it: “allabout+yourname” 
3. Select “Applications” and scroll down to find the iPhoto application (iPhoto may already be in your dock) => 
1. Double click the iPhoto application to open it. 
2. Create a new Photo Album in iPhoto by clicking the + sign in the bottom left of the window and name the album “yourfirstname+lastinitial_history” 
3. Now click this link to search for 15 images that depict information relevant to your family’s history or class project. 
4. Drag the photos into the documents folder you created. 
STAGE 2 -- 
1. When you have your 15 photos, drag the entire folder on top of the iPhoto icon in your dock. 
2. Select all the photos you just imported into iPhoto and drag them on top of the Photo Album you created in step 5. 
3. Now in iWeb, under the “File” menu at the top of your screen, select New Page and create an “Album” page. You may use any theme you like. 
4. Use the “Show Media” window to find your iPhoto album and drag it onto the album placeholder. 
5. You may now add captions to explain each photo in your album.

Use Garageband to create your video blog

Thu, 14 May 2009 21:01:05 -0700

In this lesson, you will open and use the Garageband application to create your own photo or video blog to explain your summer school project or what you enjoy best and fear most.

1. Open Garageband by clicking the Guitar icon in the dock.
2. Select “Podcast” from the opening menu and if given the option, name it by your own name.
3. Select a voice track and begin recording.
4. Add images from your picture folder you created earlier in the academy.
5. Add a music track.
6. Save your work and select “Yes” for the iLife Preview option.
7. Share your work to iWeb and choose YOUR website in order to add it.
8. Close Garageband when you are finished.

Use iMovie to create your own Youtube

Wed, 13 May 2009 21:01:25 -0700

In this lesson, you will open and use the iMovie application to create your own movie about you and your summer school projects.

1. Open iMovie by clicking the Star icon in the dock.
2. Under “File” menu, create a new project.
3. Record yourself talking about your project.
4. Add subtitles, effects, transitions and music background.
5. Click on “Share” menu to save in the Media Browser in the smallest format for Youtube.
6. Now you can add the movie to your website by dragging it to a Movie Page.

Use iDVD to commemorate Tech Camp

Tue, 12 May 2009 21:03:54 -0700

In this lesson, you will open and use the iDVD application to compile your own personal DVD about your experiences this summer.

1. Open iDVD in the Applications Menu.
2. Choose the “Magic DVD” option in the opening menu.
3. Name your project “YourName_DVD”
4. Select a theme for your DVD
5. Drag your media and photo files to the spaces provided.
6. Click “Preview” to see what your DVD will look like.
7. When ready, ask for a blank DVD to burn on your computer.

Congratulations on completing a successful Technology Camp! See you next time.

Mr. Dallas McPheeters