Instructional Support/6, 7, 8/iSquad Session 1 of 2 Get Going with File Management for MACs Focusing Questions How are files and folders organized on a computer? How can we create a system to organize files and folders on our computers? Instruction Framing The Session You already know how to create documents and download files on your computer. In this session you will learn how to organize your computer so it is easier to find files and information. Using the Finder Window On a MAC, the Finder window is where you can find all of your files, applications and documents. Organizing your files with Finder There are three ways to view your information within the Finder: List, column and icon views. List View Column View Icon View Creating New Folders Why would we want to create new folders? Answers Why We Create New Folders Organize documents Find files faster and easier Creating, Moving and Color-Coding Folders First, choose New Folder from the File menu in the Finder Window Creating, Moving and Color-Coding Folders Next, type the name of the new folder when the words are highlighted. Creating, Moving and Color-Coding Folders Then, drag your documents into the folder. Creating, Moving and Color-Coding Folders Finally, highlight the name of your new folder Creating, Moving and Color-Coding Folders Choose the color you would like to use from the File Menu in the Finder Window. Guided Practice Now you will have a chance to practicing making and naming a new folder. Drag a document into the folder once it has been created. Change the color of the new folder. Work Time Preparation Before you begin, think about ways that you might want to organize your files. Organizing Files Work Time Write down the names of folders you would like to create. Create your new folders. Drag documents into the folders. Change the colors of the folders. Practicing switching between list, column and icon view in the Finder. Share How did you organize your computer files? Answers