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February - 'An Introduction to Pages'

27/2/2023

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​We began our February session watching a YouTube presentation which was an introduction to Pages. And then we had to apply some of that information to our practical tasks.


We had two tasks to complete.
  1. To create and name a Folder.
  2. To create and name a document inside our folder.

Everyone worked very hard to achieve these goals. A big thank you to Denise Jarvis for her individual assistance to many of the class members when they needed a helping hand. 
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​Jenny Sawyer
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Coming up in Semester I, 2023 - Tech Savvy Apple - Pages

10/12/2022

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Attention Apple Device Owners!  Are you interested in Word Processing using Apple's free inbuilt app, "Pages"?  Once a month we'll explore Apple's alternative to Word (The orange square with the pen).  This is a short course that runs for one semester, February to June.

Jenny Sawyer
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"Thank you to all who have attended this year"

28/8/2022

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The August session was my last Apple Beginners class for this year. Thank you to all who have attended.   There will be no more Apple classes for the rest of the year.

Jenny Sawyer
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July - A revision session - well done, Apple iPadders!

30/7/2022

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This month we had a revision session.   So, we put pen to paper and recorded answers for the research tasks set for our iPads.

Our first tasks were in the Settings App, which has a lot of information within it. We each found our iPad’s GB capacity and how much GB capacity we had left.

We found the time in Montevideo on the Clock App.   We checked out the weather forecast for Benalla over the next week.

And we saved a News story in Bookmarks.   It’s a tricky operation - but we are still working on it!

Finally, we checked out the distance to Tamworth and some accommodation for two nights.

We managed to do all of these tasks in about an hour.

So, to all the Apple iPadders who attended - Well done. 👍 ⭐ 🤗 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐


​Jenny Sawyer
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News update - Class cancelled - Wednesday 15 June

15/6/2022

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Class members should have received an email from Jenny - but just in case - this week's class has been cancelled as Jenny is unwell and isolating.  
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'Following using Siri to using the dictation for text in May...'

30/5/2022

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This month we followed on from using Siri to using dictation for text. This new function is specifically for dictation.  By enabling the Dictation function on your Apple device, typing a lot of text is a thing of the past. You do have to check that the translation of your spoken word is accurately recorded, just as you do when touch typing.

When the Dictation function is enabled, you can tap on the microphone symbol which is located to the left of the Space Bar on the keyboard, then speak. We all tried it out and had a lot of fun. 
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Dictation to Text

​Jenny Sawyer
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April - 'Siri'

29/4/2022

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This month we looked at Siri which is the voice assistant for Apple devices.

After viewing a website that gave explanation of the Siri function and how it works, we all enabled Siri on our iPads.

In settings - (General - Siri and Search) you can also choose whether or not you want a male voice or a female voice.  Then after that, you can choose the accent you’d like Siri to use.   We each asked Siri a question and often the reply came with a visual link. 

For people who don’t like typing, Siri can take on the role of personal secretary and you can dictate your message or email.   If enabled on your phone Siri can make phone calls and give you map directions.

So, Siri can save you time - you just speak and Siri can set a timer, check sport scores, check the weather, check your calendar, make calculations, check cinema showings ................ And the list goes on. 

Jenny Sawyer
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Connecting Wifi and setting up our iPads

25/3/2022

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Once we got everyone connected to the U3A wi-fi we introduced ourselves and our devices.

We then watched two YouTube sites introducing iPads showing how to set up and how to customise your Home Screen.

My favourite tip was the diagonal swipe down from the top right corner. You can adjust your volume and your screen brightness.

We also looked at Settings and adjusted the display font and app layout. 

​Jenny Sawyer

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November - Settings, Data Capacity and more...

29/11/2021

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We revisited the Settings App and checked out our data capacity (number of GB), iCloud usage, the model and the software version.

Then the class was given a problem to solve……How to show the degrees symbol.

Yes, we all managed to solve this and email reports were sent with a report of the current temperature.

As I write this - it is 17°C    📱

Jenny Sawyer
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Ipads can help to reduce social isolation

25/9/2021

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After COVID Restrictions and Lockdowns have curtailed the U3A program this month,
Tech Savvy Apple completed three sessions; Sessions 12, 13 and 14.

We discussed how computing technology is becoming increasingly more evident and
important in our lives. This seems to have been accelerated by the pandemic.

This month we have explored the FaceTime, Zoom, MyGov, Emails, AppleNews, ABC
News, BorrowBox, and AppleBooks.

When emailing we learned how to attach a news article and also just part of an article by
using the Select, Copy and Paste functions.

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So when unable to see friends and family the iPad can help you communicate with them.

​Jenny Sawyer
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    Tech Savvy  Apple - 'Pages'

    In Semester I 2023 Jenny Sawyer is offering a short course for those interested in Word Processing using Apple's free inbuilt app, "Pages". Monthly sessions will explore Apple's alternative to Word (The orange square with the pen).  

    For a number of years Tech Savvy Beginners - Apple was offered for people new to iPads and iPhones.  With fewer beginners these days, Jenny Sawyer is now offering short courses which move on from the basics.

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