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.
February Class Schedule:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th – THE PHOTOS APP
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
In the latest operating system (OS) update, Apple, in their infinite wisdom, did a major
overhaul and redesign of how this app functions. It’s been confusing for many, and
requires patience to make it work as efficiently as the older version did. So, let’s review
how to maximize this new design and take the frustration out of the experience.TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 11th – PERSONALIZING THE APPEARANCE OF OUR
DEVICES
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
With the latest OS upgrade, we were given an opportunity to be more creative with how
our mobile devices look, and even function. And while some of us (myself included)
don’t take easily to these kinds of changes, some of them are, in fact, kind of nifty, and
even helpful. Being able to lock some 3rd party apps and organize the Control Center
differently than in the past come to mind. With that said, let’s review what’s available
and how to implement them.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th – THE MAPS APP
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
With each OS upgrade Apple’s Maps apps gets smarter, more efficient, and easier to use.
It also gives us interesting ways to plan trips, whether they’re short to do errands or long
like a road trip. While we’re housebound and coping with winter weather (unless you’ve
migrated to a more pleasant climate), let’s learn about how to use this app more
effectively.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th – TIPS & TRICKS AND OPEN DISCUSSION
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
As always, there are clever ways to do this and that on our Apple devices. The topic of
keyboard shortcuts immediately comes to mind. Other handy tips make using our devices
more efficient and effective. We’ll review a list of these and have a lively discussion to
go with it