Presented by SeniorNet, a program of Family Service League
All students, as well as FSL SeniorNet volunteers, attending summer in-person classes must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19. Please bring documentation of such to the first class. Until further notice, masking and social distancing will also be enforced. The COVID situation is very fluid and restrictions are subject to change.
CLASS DATES: Thursday, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th & 11th 1:00-3:30 PM
Students are encouraged to bring their iPad or iPhone to class.
In this six-lesson class, you will learn about basic iPhone and iPad settings and how to use your device for making phone calls, setting up your Contacts, Email, Messaging (texting), Safari web browser, Apple Maps, Siri, Music, Managing Apps, using your Camera and Photo apps, and acquiring and reading e-books. You will also be introduced to some basic uses of iCloud. In short, this course will teach you everything you need to know to be able to use these incredible devices.
Lesson 1 – Settings, Phone Calls, Contacts, iCloud
In the first lesson, you will learn how to find and change your device’s settings and learn how to navigate the various screens. We will cover making phone calls, setting up your Contacts, and iCloud basics.
Lesson 2 – Email and Messaging (Texting)
In the second lesson, you will learn how to get the most out of email and text messaging with your device.
Lesson 3 – Safari (web browser)
In the third lesson, you will learn about Safari – Apple’s web browser, similar to Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Learn how to surf the web, set up favorite bookmarks, use Reading Mode, use multiple tabs, and more.
Lesson 4 – Siri, Maps, and Music)
In the fourth lesson, you will learn to use Siri, Apple’s magical assistant. You will learn how to use Apple maps, so you will never get lost, and can navigate to restaurants, gas stations, one of your contacts including going home. Learn to use your device as a music player with Apple Music, Pandora, and iTunes as well as listening to “regular” radio stations.
Lesson 5 – Apps, Camera, Photos
In the fifth lesson, learn about searching for, downloading and managing Apps including moving and deleting App icons. Learn to use FaceTime. Learn to use the Camera and the Photo App where you’ll learn how to arrange your photos in albums, create & arrange albums, manage bursts, crop & markup your photo, create a slideshow from your photos, and iCloud Photos.
Lesson 6 – eREADER
In the sixth lesson, learn that reading on an iPad may be a better experience than reading traditional printed books. This session will show you how to download e-books from Apple’s book store and how to borrow books from your library.
NOTE: If the class is sold out and you would like to receive an email if/when the class is offered again please send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org. Be sure to include the name of the class you are interested in.
Presented by SeniorNet, a program of Family Service League
All students, as well as FSL SeniorNet volunteers, attending summer in-person classes must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19. Please bring documentation of such to the first class. Until further notice, masking and social distancing will also be enforced. The COVID situation is very fluid and restrictions are subject to change.
CLASS DATES: Thursday, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th & 11th 1:00-3:30 PM
Students are encouraged to bring their iPad or iPhone to class.
In this six-lesson class, you will learn about basic iPhone and iPad settings and how to use your device for making phone calls, setting up your Contacts, Email, Messaging (texting), Safari web browser, Apple Maps, Siri, Music, Managing Apps, using your Camera and Photo apps, and acquiring and reading e-books. You will also be introduced to some basic uses of iCloud. In short, this course will teach you everything you need to know to be able to use these incredible devices.
Lesson 1 – Settings, Phone Calls, Contacts, iCloud
In the first lesson, you will learn how to find and change your device’s settings and learn how to navigate the various screens. We will cover making phone calls, setting up your Contacts, and iCloud basics.
Lesson 2 – Email and Messaging (Texting)
In the second lesson, you will learn how to get the most out of email and text messaging with your device.
Lesson 3 – Safari (web browser)
In the third lesson, you will learn about Safari – Apple’s web browser, similar to Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Learn how to surf the web, set up favorite bookmarks, use Reading Mode, use multiple tabs, and more.
Lesson 4 – Siri, Maps, and Music)
In the fourth lesson, you will learn to use Siri, Apple’s magical assistant. You will learn how to use Apple maps, so you will never get lost, and can navigate to restaurants, gas stations, one of your contacts including going home. Learn to use your device as a music player with Apple Music, Pandora, and iTunes as well as listening to “regular” radio stations.
Lesson 5 – Apps, Camera, Photos
In the fifth lesson, learn about searching for, downloading and managing Apps including moving and deleting App icons. Learn to use FaceTime. Learn to use the Camera and the Photo App where you’ll learn how to arrange your photos in albums, create & arrange albums, manage bursts, crop & markup your photo, create a slideshow from your photos, and iCloud Photos.
Lesson 6 – eREADER
In the sixth lesson, learn that reading on an iPad may be a better experience than reading traditional printed books. This session will show you how to download e-books from Apple’s book store and how to borrow books from your library.
NOTE: If the class is sold out and you would like to receive an email if/when the class is offered again please send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org. Be sure to include the name of the class you are interested in.