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 register via email to 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 the Apple Watch (as appropriate). 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 learn something new, nonetheless.
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. Once you receive the welcome packet from Beryn, invitations to register are sent out each THURSDAY morning for the following week’s class, and you must register for each class.
Time shown for the classes are Pacific Time.
LEARNING WHILE ENJOYING THE REST OF SUMMER
The first half of summer we enjoyed a long vacation from classes, but now it’s time for us to get back to learning, whether to refresh what we already know or to learn something new
The survey results of what you’re most interested in learning are driving the class topics for the foreseeable future, so sit back and enjoy the ride!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th – SETTINGS IN YOUR COMPUTER AND MOBILE DEVICES
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Apple has given us a way to customize our devices to suit our personal needs best with the Settings function. In this class we’ll review what some of these settings are and show you how to make your own additional adjustments so each device works best for you.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13th – ORGANIZING YOUR COMPUTER & MOBILE DEVICES
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
We’ve discussed organizing the proverbial “sock drawer” many times, and, based on the survey results, perhaps it’s messier than we had hoped. In this class we’ll review some of the ways to organize what’s on your computer for easy retrieval, and how to organize our iPhones and iPads to find what’s there more quickly. Unfortunately, this is work only you can do; there’s no magic wand that will instantly make it perfect.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20th – ORGANIZING & SHARING YOUR PHOTOS
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Again, based on the survey results, organizing all the photos we have is top of mind as well. So, in this class we’ll review how to create folders and albums so all your photos are well organized and easily retrievable, and how to use the “Places” and “Favorites” functions for other ways of finding specific photos more easily. We’ll also review how to easily share your photos with friends and family.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th – THE NOTES APP (My personal favorite)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
When you learn how to use this app to keep yourself well-organized when planning a trip, storing and retrieving important information, preparing questions for a doctor’s appointment, and much, much more, you’ll quickly see why this is my favorite app.