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March 22 – March 22 Friday11:30 am – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class covers using your iPhone’s camera, setting up shots, and storing and editing your photos. You will also learn how to use Apple Maps and all its... read moreThis class covers using your iPhone’s camera, setting up shots, and storing and editing your photos. You will also learn how to use Apple Maps and all its features.
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March 26 – March 26 Tuesday12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class covers making/receiving calls on your phone, setting up a voicemail greeting, retrieving messages and blocking callers. In addition, you will learn how to customize rings, so you can tell who is calling just by the sound of the ring! All facets of texting with the iPhone are covered including sending and receiving photos in text messages and how... read moreThis class covers making/receiving calls on your phone, setting up a voicemail greeting, retrieving messages and blocking callers. In addition, you will learn how to customize rings, so you can tell who is calling just by the sound of the ring! All facets of texting with the iPhone are covered including sending and receiving photos in text messages and how to unsend, schedule and report text messages as junk. We will also cover how to set up an auto reply text message while you drive. You will also learn how to set up your iPhone to receive and send emails, how to schedule emails and how you can guard your privacy in the email app. Other topics include how to use the Contacts app, how to set up Emergency contacts and how to use features of FaceTime such as screen sharing and connecting to Android devices.
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April 1 – April 1 Monday1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jim SalihLocation: Zoom- St. Louis Oasis Google Photos offers free backup of your mobile phone's pictures! It's automatic and comes with a host of features too. Google Photos' Assistant will even create collages, animations, and albums you will enjoy. And that's only the beginning. This class is a great introduction to these features and will teach you how to install and use the app on your mobile... read moreGoogle Photos offers free backup of your mobile phone's pictures! It's automatic and comes with a host of features too. Google Photos' Assistant will even create collages, animations, and albums you will enjoy. And that's only the beginning. This class is a great introduction to these features and will teach you how to install and use the app on your mobile device as well as on your desktop or laptop. Google Photos works on both Android and iPhones. Lots of demonstrations will be provided as well as time for questions.
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April 5 – April 5 Friday10:30 am – 12:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Carol Diaz-Granados DuncanLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This is a presentation that looks at how cultures have viewed the stars and other celestial phenomena, including eclipses. It will focus on how cultures around the world have "looked to the stars" to guide their lives, their special events, births, deaths, and the coronation of kings. It may be surprising how much ancient people knew about the sky --... read moreThis is a presentation that looks at how cultures have viewed the stars and other celestial phenomena, including eclipses. It will focus on how cultures around the world have "looked to the stars" to guide their lives, their special events, births, deaths, and the coronation of kings. It may be surprising how much ancient people knew about the sky -- the stars, the star patterns (asterisms/constellations), the sun, the moon -- even what to anticipate!
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April 11 – April 11 Thursday11:00 am – 1:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Larry EdisonLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis We all need some basic information in order to be prepared to purchase a computer or tablet. This class provides some of those basic, important facts we need to consider. We have so many options in front of us that it can seem overwhelming. Being armed with helpful information is a good starting... read moreWe all need some basic information in order to be prepared to purchase a computer or tablet. This class provides some of those basic, important facts we need to consider. We have so many options in front of us that it can seem overwhelming. Being armed with helpful information is a good starting point.
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April 22 – April 22 Monday1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Jim SalihLocation: Zoom- St. Louis Oasis New to Android phones, or just want to make sure you are using your phone to its maximum advantage? In this class, we will cover the basics of Android cell phone usage. Even though each brand of Android phone is a bit different, there are several essential features. Learn about the layout, navigation methods and how to go into the phone’s settings to... read moreNew to Android phones, or just want to make sure you are using your phone to its maximum advantage? In this class, we will cover the basics of Android cell phone usage. Even though each brand of Android phone is a bit different, there are several essential features. Learn about the layout, navigation methods and how to go into the phone’s settings to customize your phone to your preferences. We will show you how to arrange home screens, make and receive calls and text messages, and manage notifications. We will also cover the best ways to care for your phone and make sure it is charged properly. There will be ample time for questions and lots of demonstrations.
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April 25 – April 25 Thursday1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Larry EdisonLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis We’ve all heard of The Cloud, but what is it exactly, what does it cost and how can we keep it safe? In this class, we will take a look at the answers to these questions and more about online storage of your private files and photos. Specifically, we will take a look at iCloud, Google Cloud, Amazon Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. We will examine the pros and... read moreWe’ve all heard of The Cloud, but what is it exactly, what does it cost and how can we keep it safe? In this class, we will take a look at the answers to these questions and more about online storage of your private files and photos. Specifically, we will take a look at iCloud, Google Cloud, Amazon Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. We will examine the pros and cons of each and compare local storage as opposed to cloud storage for Apple, Android and Windows users. Learn how to check the amount of storage you have on your devices and cloud accounts and how to clean out files to free up more storage space. Also learn about the various companies that offer computer back up and several security features you can use to keep your information safe. Take the mystery out of The Cloud.
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October 8 – March 21 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 5Instructor: Parks SmithLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisBrowsers are your window to enjoying all the internet has to offer. This class covers the privacy and security concerns of internet browsing, including what tools are in the most popular browsers to help you control the information collected about you. You’ll learn how to clear browsing history, how to use private browsing mode, and what the security and... read moreBrowsers are your window to enjoying all the internet has to offer. This class covers the privacy and security concerns of internet browsing, including what tools are in the most popular browsers to help you control the information collected about you. You’ll learn how to clear browsing history, how to use private browsing mode, and what the security and privacy settings within the browser do.