All Things Apple! for Beginners with Beryn Hammil
Due to the current situation with Covid-19, all face-to-face All Things Apple! classes have been suspended indefinitely, but Beryn is teaching via Zoom video conferencing.
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to attend class, please register by contacting Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org Instructor, Beryn Hammil, will then email you a welcome packet that include instructions for how to participate in the Zoom meeting. You must register in advance on Zoom each week for each class you want to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links to joining the meeting.
You will receive a full set of invitations to register every Saturday morning for the following week’s four (4) classes. Choose whichever ones you’re interested in attending.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Part 1 of the topic
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Part 2 of the same topic
You must register for each class in advance.
Saturday AM – Zoom Invitation to Register notifications sent out and sign up is available for the next week’s classes
Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Whenever applicable, class topics will be divided into Part 1 and Part 2. Descriptions of each part are shown in the schedule below. You’re welcome to participate in any and all classes, and for some topics you’re encouraged to participate in both parts to maximize the learning experience of that subject.
These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.
Doors for each class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can nonetheless learn something new.
At the end of each class participants can stay for up to 15 minutes for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered.
A video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of these recap videos, but you must participate in that class to access it. Instructions for how to do this are given in each class.
Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Invitations to register are sent out each Saturday morning for all of the following week’s classes, and you must register for each class separately.
There is a limited number of participants able to join the Zoom class. If you make a reservation and later find that you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so there’s space for someone else. The place to cancel is within a link on the confirmation of your reservation that you received when you signed up.
Time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.
SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd
It’s amazing what these devices can do for you when they’re set up properly for your needs. You
are encouraged to participate in both sessions to get the most out of this topic
2:00 PM SETTINGS: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
Learn the basic settings of each of your devices, and what each can do for you.
4:00 PM CONTROL CENTER, NOTIFICATIONS & WIDGETS
Between these three functions, you’ll be able to navigate your devices easily and have a variety
of functions at your fingertips
Learn how to;
• Set up each function,
• Access each function as well as your most needed information easily.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4th FUNCTIONALITY
There are a lot of other functions that make things easy to do and convenient on your Apple
devices. Let’s cover a few of them today.
2:00 PM –- PART 1
• Air Drop – how to send things to another person who’s nearby via the air!
• Hot Spot – what it is and how to use it
• Find My– an invaluable tool to locate people and missing devices
4:00 PM – PART 2
• Disk Utility – when things go a bit wonky on a Mac computer, this can help… sometimes,
• Force Quit – when you get the beach ball icon, this function will save your sanity,
• Various maintenance and organizing tips for your mobile devices.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9th – TYPING AND EDITING DOCUMENTS
2:00 PM – PART 1 – TYPE AND FORMAT WRITTEN DOCUMENTS
Learn the basic typing and formatting skills that are standard across a wide variety of writing
apps on both the computer and the mobile devices. Learn some tips and tricks so you can
function more effectively on each.
4:00 PM – PART 2 – PREVIEW APP TO EDIT PDF DOCUMENTS AND MORE
This mark up tool is really powerful if you know how to use it on PDF documents as well as
photos and screen shots.
Learn how to;
• Highlight words, sentences and paragraphs with different colors,
• Add your signature to a document,
• Add symbols, arrows,
• Add comments in a variety of text fonts and colors.
THURSDAY, MARCH 11th – NOTES
This is, without doubt, my favorite and most utilized app of them all! Once you learn how to
effectively use it, you’ll understand why and thank me.
2:00 PM – PART 1
Learn how to;
• Create a note,
• Organize your Notes with folders and sub-folders,
• Format the text in your Note,
• Share your Note with someone else. They can even work on that Note with you. Or not.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Learn how to:
• Add photos and web links from any of your devices,
• Scan documents into a Note,
• Mark up your Note,
• Create a chart in a Note.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16th – SECURITY AND ONLINE SAFETY
The bad guys are getting more and more clever about how to separate us from our identity, and
ultimately, our money.
2:00 PM –- PART 1
Learn how to:
• Recognize a fake email when you receive one, and what to do about or with it,
• Safely search the internet and avoid using fake websites,
• Use Safari as your web browser to prevent websites from sharing your search
information,
• Know why and when to clear the cookies and cache on your devices.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Learn about 3rd party software that can help protect you when you’re online and keep your
devices safe.
THURSDAY, MARCH 18th – PODCASTS
Podcasts are an entire universe of useful information and entertainment to help keep us better
informed, educated, and amused on a wide range of topics.
2:00 PM – PART 1
Learn;
• Where to find podcasts, including 3rd party apps,
• How to listen to a podcast by either by streaming or downloading it depending on when
and where you want to listen to it.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Learn how to;
• Share a podcast,
• Organize your podcasts,
• Subscribe to your favorite podcasts so you don’t miss the next episode.
We’d love it if you would share some of your favorite podcasts so we can all benefit from your
experience.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd
2:00 PM –- TIPS & TRICKS
Back by popular demand: There are so many little things that can enhance your experience on
each of your devices. We’ll run through a list so you’ll be more efficient and feel more
accomplished. If you have a trick or tip that you love and want to share, send it to me no
later than the day before the class so I can demonstrate how to do it and we can all benefit
from your knowledge.
4:00 PM – PERSONALIZE THE LOOK OF YOUR DEVICE SCREENS
Learn how to;
• Create wallpapers on your mobile devices,
• Create a Lock Screen message,
• Access dark mode on each of your devices,
• How to set up night mode on your devices,
• Create desktop screens on your computer.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25th – MAPS
2:00 PM – APPLE MAPS
Learn how to:
• get around using Maps,
• use this app for finding what you need,
• create a route that includes multiple stops.
4:00 PM – 3RD PARTY MAP APPS, including Google, and others. Your input for the map apps
that you like is encouraged so we can all learn from your experience.
TUESDAY, MARCH 30th – CATCH ALL & OPEN DISCUSSION
2:00 PM until ?
There will be only one class, starting at 2:00 PM (Pacific Time), and it will last for however
long you want it to last.
Content of today’s class will be determined by whatever you want to learn and discuss.
You’ll learn how I find answers to some of your tougher questions and how I teach myself new
things, not just on Apple’s website, but via other sites on the internet as well.
If you know that you have a specific question, please email it to me no later than the day
before the class so I can prepare the answer.
THURSDAY, APRIL 1st
NO CLASSES TODAY…. BERYN NEEDS A SHORT BREAK