Anoka Hennepin Schools Community Education
Stay Organized with Your iPhone
February 10, 2022 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Educational Service Center/Staff Development Center
2727 N Ferry St Anoka, MN 55303
This is the online page for your class. On this page you will find information about the class, general instructions for class and the class handout/slides that you can download and optionally print.
Also, the table at the bottom of the page includes online lessons about the topics we will explore during class. Click on the lesson titles to access this additional information.
Class Description
Nearly all iPhone users start with making calls, sending text messages and emails. However, the iPhone is a powerful tool for helping you stay organized as you manage your personal and professional lives. You can use it to manage your calendar, contacts and more.
This class will assume you know the basics of calls, texts and email. We will explore:
- Using the Calendar to keep a calendar of meeting and events.
- Using the Contacts app to keep your address book and contact list.
- Keeping ToDo lists with the Reminders app.
- Record and organize information using the Notes apps.
Bring your fully-charged iPhone. Each session will include learning, demonstration and hands-on exploration.
Download Class Slide Deck
You can download the class handout/slides from the link below. If you prefer, you can optionally print the slides for your reference during class.
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Additional Information
Below you will find links to Apple resources on class topics and link to lessons found on the SeniorTechClub.com website.
These links to the iPhone user guide will display the resource for IOS 15. You can use the Select version pulldown menu at the top of the page to choose an earlier version of IOS if that matches your iPhone.
Senior Tech Club Recipes and Nuggets on the iPhone apps:
You can create a note in the iPhone or iPad Notes app without using your hands or keyboard by using Siri. This is handy for quick lists or to capture a creative thought. This Nugget provides the Siri commands and approach to creating grocery lists and more. The iPhone Calendar allows you to keep a calendar in your pocket or handbag. But beyond a basic calendar it offers a number of other benefits to help you stay oranized. Need help to keep your life organized? The Reminder apps is an easy way to create reminders and to-do lists that will remind you about a task on a date or even a location. And you can make it even easier with Siri. Distracted driving is dangerous. This Nugget will discuss the approaches that you can use as various states adopt hands-free phone use while driving. Reminders in the Reminders app are a great way to help you stay organized in your life. Many people use reminders for a specific date and time. However, you can also use location reminders. Imagine getting a reminder to “Take our the Garbage” when you get home. This Nugget will show you how. Ever wish you had access to a scanner that you could use to scan and store documents? You now have a scanner that you hold in your hand. Notes are good reminders, memory tools and a system for filing information. The Notes app on your iPhone or iPad is a note taking app that is good for capturing all kinds of notes including shopping lists, to-do lists When you combine the app with the other tools on your device including Siri, dictation and even your finger, the app becomes a powerhouse tool for helping you stay organized and engaged. This recipe will get you started in the Notes app. Learn how the Contacts app can be used to record and used as an address book that is easy to update and use. We’ll also show you how to save contacts from phone calls and texts.Image Lesson Number Title Description 
N49 Going Handsfree with the Notes App Using Siri 
132 Using the iPhone Calendar App
This Senior Tech Lesson will focus on the two core tasks of working with the Calendar App, viewing your Calendar and creating events.
N48 Create and Complete Reminders to Remember the Stuff in your Life 
N44 Hands-Free Phone Use While Driving 
N6 Create Location-Based Reminders to Complete Task 
N5 Scan and Store Documents Using your iPhone’s Notes App
With IOS 11 and later you can use the camera on your iPhone to scan documents into Notes for storage or even markup.
420 Use the Notes App for Everyday Notes
, trip itineraries, plans,
meeting notes and more
131 Adding and Finding People in the Contacts App
Senior Tech Club Membership
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