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15 iPhone/iPad Vision Accessibility Features
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
Many people have vision issues. A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this online, self-paced course you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.
Cooking With BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
In this online, self-paced course, BoomerTECH Adventures guides Chris, Jill, and Ed share their love of cooking and enjoyment for lots of different types of foods. You will learn how to prepare several tasty stir fries using traditional Chinese flavorings, make fresh pasta, turn leftover sweet potato into gnocchi, stir up a great fried rice, and give ramen soup a delicious upgrade. In addition, discover an easy way to make your own pita pockets, flat breads, and tortillas. Plus, you will see a way to combine the benefits of cooking on cast iron with your love of grilling. We haven’t forgotten dessert! Who can resist a delectable chocolate brownie torte or apple pie?
Fantastic Photo Finishes—Organize & Edit Images with Your iPhone/iPad Photos App
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
Most of us take hundreds of photos that languish on our iPhone/iPad or in the cloud. Knowing how to edit images and organize your photos on your iPhone and iPad is essential. Other areas of study in this online, self-paced course include using the tabs in the Photos app — “For You" tab (ready-made slide shows), creating, using, and sharing albums, and the very useful search function.
Hidden Gems Lurking on Your iPhone & iPad
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
Did you know...your iPhone tracks your movements? The keyboard has hidden keys? You can write and draw on your photographs? You can calculate in your search window? Our iPhones/iPads have many time-saving features that allow you to be creative, efficient, and have fun. This online, self-paced course will reveal the "hidden gems" that will show you how to learn advanced features of your iPhone and iPad.
Introduction to iPhone Basics
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
The vast majority of iPhone users rarely access all of the available iPhone features. In this on-line, self-paced course, learn to use your iPhone to the best possible advantage. 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 updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones.
Introduction to Mac Basics
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
In this online, self-paced course, you will learn everything you need to know to make your Mac computer (laptop or desktop) hum! Areas of focus include: 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
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
Using Zoom more than ever? This is an online, self-paced 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; trouble-shooting; 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
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee
Learn to increase your capabilities to communicate, create, and connect by mastering your iPad’s features. This online, self-paced course covers navigating your iPad, its 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 the most current iOS update; 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.