Course Overview
Smartphones and tablets, such as an Apple iPhone or iPad, are extremely useful and powerful if you know how to use them properly. It’s like having a small portable computer in your hands, conveniently available to be used at any time to access information and to connect with others.
This class is for people that want to learn how to install apps on an iPhone or an iPad. An app or application is software that you can install onto your device. These apps can help you save time in everyday situations, such as:
- Working out the time till the next train into the city
- Navigating the roads through byron bay
- Locating the nearest aTM;
- Translating (eg. “Where is the nearest toilet?” in Japanese)
- Finding out which way is North
There are thousands of Apps available that allow you to tailor your iPhone or iPad to do exactly what you want it to do. Many of these apps are free, but some have a charge. This class will show you how to choose and install apps to help you in everyday situations.
Please note: When you first setup your iPhone or iPad, you would have been asked to provide an email address and a password. This email address is your Apple ID and is required to install apps. Please bring your AppleID and password to the class. If you don’t know or don’t have these details, please ask the person who helped you set up your iPhone or iPad. Without your Apple ID and password, you will not be able to install any apps.
This course is for those who own an Apple iPhone or iPad. For those who have an android smartphone or Tablet (eg Google Pixel, Samsung, HTC, Huawei, Nokia, LG, Lenovo, Razer, OnePlus, Sony and more), please attend our ‘Tech Savvy Seniors – Installing Apps on an Android Smartphones or Tablets course.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
This is a hands-on workshop which teaches you how to install apps. There will be opportunities to personalise your iPhone or iPad by installing apps that would most benefit your personal situation.
Topics covered include
- What is an app?
- What apps do you get when you buy your Apple iPhone or iPad?
- Which apps are useful – group discussion.
- What is the Apple Store?
- Different types of apps – free or purchased
- What is a good app? How to decide between similar apps?
- What is side loading? Should I do it?
- Installing apps – hands on practice!
- Deleting apps – two different ways
Note: Remember to bring your Apple ID and password – otherwise you won't be able to install anything!
Course outcome
By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of what an app is, the different types of apps available, and how to install (and delete) apps on your iPhone or iPad.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
Prerequisite: Essential
Participants must be over 60 years old. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded in partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra.
Prerequisite: Desirable
This workshop builds on knowledge covered in other Tech Savvy Senior workshops. It would be useful, but not essential, if you had attended some of the other Tech Savvy Seniors classes listed below.
What you need to provide
- Notepad and pen
- Your AppleID and password (The Apple ID can be obtained from your 'settings' app and looking for the ‘iTunes and App Stores’ option)
- Your Apple iPhone or iPad Tablet (please do not bring an Android smartphone or tablet)
- Please come to the class with the name of one app that:
- You would like to install on your iPhone or iPad
- You think is useful and you would like to tell other people about