All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please email Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org
Instructor Beryn Hammil will email you a welcome packet that includes detailed instructions on how to participate in the live Zoom meeting, stream from YouTube, or receive recap videos. 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 for joining the meeting 15 minutes before class.
Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. 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 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 in the live Zoom room, 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 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. Simply go back to the original link you received to the join the Zoom class and use that to get in.
A recap video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of them, but you must participate in that class to receive access to it.
Instructions for how to do this are given in the orientation email you received with your welcome packet as well as in the email for the live stream YouTube link sent out before each class starts.
Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Invitations to register are sent out each THURSDAY morning for the following week’s classes, and you must register for each class.
The time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.
MAY SCHEDULE
If you know in advance that you have a specific question, please email it to me no later than 3:00 PM (PDT) the day before the class so I can prepare the answer.
TUESDAY, MAY 3rd – SMALL APPLE APPS & the Apple App Store
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Besides the apps that we all know and love, there are less obvious ones in our mobile devices that make things easier to do; Clock, Calculator, Magnifier, Find My, Weather, and Voice
Memos to name just a few…Learn what each can do. We’ll also review how to locate apps in your mobile devices and the Mac computer and explore Apple’s App Store for all your devices.
TUESDAY, MAY 10th – THE BASICS OF THE CAMERA & PHOTOS APP
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Learn how to:
• Use basic functions in your mobile device’s camera,
• Use the basic edit functions in the Photos app on your Mac computer and mobile devices.
TUESDAY, MAY 17th – iCLOUD, SYNCING YOUR DEVICES & BACKING UP
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Learn the difference between them and how to make sure the contents of all your devices are backed up.
TUESDAY, MAY 24th – APPLE PAY & THE WALLET APP
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Learn how to:
• set up the Wallet app so you won’t fumble around at the checkout counter,
• set up your computer so online shopping is easier too,
• use 3rd party payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, and others.
TUESDAY, MAY 31st – TIPS & TRICKS+OPEN DISCUSSION/Q&A
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
There are so many little things that can enhance your experience on each device. We’ll run through a short 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. The Q&A segment of this class will be determined by whatever you want to learn and discuss, so have your questions ready.