OS X instant dictionary/thesaurus
In this video I use Pages to demonstrate how you can view a dictionary definition or any word on the fly.
Read MoreKeynote inspiration! Animated lines
In this Keynote tutorial learn a nice tip to animate your lines as if they were drawing themselves !!! We always try to encourage our students to think ‘outside the box’ and this video shows how layering objects can create a very cool effect. And remember this effect is not standard in Keynote
Read MoreNumbers – Resize for print
Printing all of your tables on just 1 or 2 pages is easy in Numbers. Now this is a simple trick, but none the less very valid and extremely useful. The video is only 1 min long, so check it out!
Read MoreKeynote – Getting started
Keynote is a very powerful application from Apple’s iWork suite. In this getting started video I’ve provided a link so that you can download the actual keynote file that I use in this tutorial. So grab a coffee and work along with me. Click here to get that Keynote file. Watch the video...
Read MoreiPhoto – the basics
This video really does cover the absolute basics of importing and handling pictures inside iPhoto. A tutorial aimed at absolute beginners. One thing I would say is forget those habits from using Windows! Don’t go rooting around in your pictures folder if you are looking for a photo. Use iPhoto for emailing, exporting pictures to disk everything If you really want to get your hands on the...
Read MoreiWeb-Create your own navigation menu
Learn how to make your own navigation bar, and link your pages together. In this tutorial I use studenthouse.co.uk as an example.
Read MoreAbout Me
I work in education as an IT specialist offering training and support to students and teachers. My role sees me engage with parents, management staff and administration providing continuous support and solutions. I am highly regarded as an Apple expert and my position makes me privy to the real, day to day problems faced by teachers. My portfolio of tutorials, notes and video guides hold tremendous pedagogical value and are a record of successful integration of technology into the curriculum. About this blog
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