Smartphone Basics & Beyond (iPhone)

Learn how to use your iPhone with confidence—from the basics to useful everyday tips.

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    About the workshop

    iPhones have become an essential part of daily life — they keep us connected to family and friends, help us find information, capture memories with photos, and even handle everyday tasks like shopping, banking, or checking the weather.

    But with all their powerful features, iPhones can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming, especially if you did not grow up using them.

    This four-hour workshop is designed to make iPhones less intimidating and more useful. Together, we will explore:

    • The basics of how iPhones work and what makes them so popular
    • How to navigate your phone’s settings and controls
    • Tips for sharing photos safely through text, email, and social media
    • Fun and practical ways to use your camera beyond taking pictures

    You will practice each skill step by step with guidance, ask questions freely, and leave with increased confidence, new skills, and a handy resource guide to use at home.

    Workshop Price: $100
    Special Offer: CARP members receive a 10% discount.

    4 Hour Workshop Outline

    Topic Content Activities
    Welcome & Introduction – Overview of iPhones and why they matter in daily life
    – Workshop goals and flow
    – Setting expectations     		Icebreaker: “What do you use your iPhone for most — or what would you like to learn?”
    iPhones at a Glance – What an iPhone can do: communication, information, entertainment, organization
    – Common uses and benefits
    – Basic buttons and gestures     		Demonstration & Q&A
    Getting to Know Your iPhone – Touchscreen gestures: tap, swipe, pinch, long press
    – Finding and using Settings
    – Connecting to Wi-Fi, adjusting brightness, volume, and notifications
    – Tips for maintaining and securing your device     		Hands-on: Adjust brightness, Wi-Fi, sounds; navigate Settings
    Break Light refreshments —
    Exploring Key iPhone Features – Understanding the Home Screen, Control Center, and App Library
    – Using essential apps: Phone, Messages, Safari, App Store
    – How to download and update apps safely     		Guided exploration of essential apps
    Communication Made Easy – How to make calls, send messages, and use FaceTime
    – Managing contacts and favorites
    – Using voice commands with Siri     		Hands-on: Call and text a partner; set a reminder with Siri
    Sharing Photos and Staying Safe Online – Taking photos and finding them in the Photos app
    – Sending via text and email
    – Sharing on social media (e.g., Facebook, X)
    – Understanding privacy settings     		Hands-on: Take a photo and share it with a partner
    Break Light refreshments —
    iPhone Camera: Beyond Taking Pictures – Scanning QR codes
    – Using the camera to translate text and measure objects
    – Using Notes and other built-in tools
    – Understanding privacy and permissions     		Hands-on: Scan a QR code, translate a sentence, measure an object
    Practical Tips & Everyday Uses – Customizing your iPhone (wallpaper, widgets, ringtones)
    – Accessibility features for easier use
    – Backup and updates     		Guided customization & demo
    Open Lab & Troubleshooting – Participants practice what they found most useful
    – Instructor and assistants provide one-on-one support     		Individual practice
    Wrap-Up & Resources – Recap 5 key takeaways: navigation, communication, camera, sharing, safety
    – Provide printed handouts & resource list     		Final Q&A and feedback