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Introduction to iPhone Basics - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
The vast majority of iPhone users rarely access all of the available iPhone features. Some critical features covered include Apple ID and password; structure of the iPhone (buttons and how they work); best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and email; how to use the Control Center, mastering Settings; updating operating systems; using key apps; and more. An additional session includes IOS 15 updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones (iPhone 12 & 13).
Introduction to Mac Basics - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know to make your Mac computer (laptop or desktop) hum! Areas of focus include the Mac Operating System, features of the Mac, choosing the best browser, using Spotlight Search, learning how to use the Finder and App Store, understanding the keyboard, and learning the icons that define a Mac computer.
Introduction to Zoom Basics - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
Using Zoom more than ever? Here is a great way to learn everything you need to know about the Zoom Video Conferencing platform. The course videos demonstrate examples of using Zoom on different devices - smartphones, tablets, and computers. Course content includes Muting audio and video; using chat; screen sharing; recording; troubleshooting; scheduling meetings; break-out rooms; and more. This course is appropriate for Zoom beginners as well as those who have used Zoom and want to learn more.
Maximize Your iPad's Potential - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
Learn to increase your capabilities to communicate, create, and connect by mastering your iPad's features. This course covers navigating your iPad's features. This course covers navigating your iPad, it's Camera and Photos apps, the options available in Settings, ways to communicate through writing and video, plus how to answer and make phone calls. Plus, you will learn about the apps that came already loaded on your iPad like the Calendar and Siri, your virtual assistant. It is important that you have updated to IOS 15; but don't worry - if you don't know how, we will show you the steps. Finally, you will also learn about accessibility features that are helpful for folks with finger mobility, sight, or hearing difficulties.
More Hidden Gems in your iPhone/iPad - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
In our basic course on "hidden gems," we explored: tracking, slide to type, customizing your control center, and accessing the built-in scanner among other cool features. In this level 2 course, we delve into the additional secrets of our iPhones and iPads. Learn how to set up helpful widgets, control text size, choose an interesting Siri sidekick, access important privacy features, and more. You'll definitely increase your understanding of the intricacies of your iPhone and/or iPad at the conclusion of this course.
Take Fabulous Photos of the Flora and Fauna in Your World - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
This course shows you how to take beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and wildlife. Four easy-to-follow videos demonstrate and give examples of each of the topics which include: Using focus, exposure, and HDR features to capture the beauty of your surroundings; ways to avoid blurry images; tips for composing your images; and editing options that turn so-so images into stunning images. In addition to the instructional videos, we have several articles with useful information to build your repetoire of photographic strategies. This course is made for you if you want to learn to use your camera or significantly upgrade your skills and abilities.
Taking Awesome Pictures With Your iPhone/iPad Camera - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
This is a step-by-step guide to taking beautiful photos, appropriate for novice photographers and anyone who wants to significantly upgrade their photography skills. Students will learn to take photos, portraits, slo-motion, panos, and more. Also students will learn about camera settings for proper focus and exposure, High Dynamic Range, and picture composition.
Unlock Safari's Secrets On Your iPad in Just Five Lessons - BoomerTECH Advendures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education
Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
Your iPad is the gateway to the world when you open the Safari app. Safari, Apple's browser, is superb because it provides a variety of cool features. The iPad app has some differences from the iPhone version. Learn what the icons on the top menu do, explore all of the choices on Safari's opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, learn the advantages of Reader View, and more. After completing the five lessons you will be a confident user of Safari on your iPad.