Ways to Utilize Your Mac Book at School

Get off Social Media:

You may be tempted to open up Twitter in another tab while your teacher is giving instruction, but pay attention. You may think you can multi-task and check your notifications while your teacher is talking, but it can happen in the blink of an eye. You see something that catches your eye, promise yourself that you’re going to pay attention and then when you look back up, your teacher has moved on and you’ve missed the most important part of the lesson.

Stay Away From Netflix:

Not only does it have the potential to slow down everyone else’s Internet connection, it also is an even bigger distraction than social media. There is no way to watch your favorite show and listen to your teacher’s instruction at the same time. Once you’re engaged in your show, caring about school can be hard. You’ll have plenty of time to catch up on Netflix at home. If you don’t have Internet at home, there are various places where you can connect to Wi-Fi for free.

Learn to Type Faster:

 Websites like typeracer.com and 10fastfingers.com can help you type with ease. Being able to type with speed and confidence can help you take notes as your teacher says them. When your typing flows, you can focus less on figuring out where your keys are and focus more on the content of the course. If you really can’t stand the idea of practicing your typing, the Mac Books come pre-installed with a voice recorder, which would allow you to record your teacher and take notes on your own time.

Learn Basic Computer Knowledge:

Don’t be that guy who takes ten minutes to bookmark a page or get to a website. You’re holding up instruction time and your classmate’s learning. It only takes about 5 minutes and a Google search to figure out any basic information you may need to know.

Keep it Charged!:

Make sure you charge your computer at night! You can’t do anything with a dead laptop. While all your classes may not utilize your laptops, you could still fall behind with a dead laptop. If you can’t remember to charge your laptop over night, make sure you bring your charger so you can charge your laptop if you need to.

 -Kara Melvin