iPad & Tablet Basics, one week at a time.
A relaxed course for the iPad or other tablet, by phone and Zoom. Great for reading, video calls with family, photos, and entertainment.
Four sessions, a clear plan each day.
Anyone with an iPad or tablet who wants it to be easy and enjoyable, at any age. We go at your pace, so any week can take longer, and extra sessions are available. By phone and Zoom from anywhere, with in-person visits available near Montgomery, Alabama.
Getting started
- Gestures: tapping, swiping, and pinching
- The home screen and apps
- Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Making text easier to read
Reading and email
- Books and news
- Email: reading, replying, and attachments
- Searching the internet
Family and fun
- Video calls with family
- Photos and albums
- Streaming shows and music
Safety, and your choice
- Spotting scams
- Passwords and your account
- Updating apps and the tablet
- One topic of your choice
Please have ready: your device, its charger, and a pen and paper. We will tell you anything else when we set up your first session.
Fair, and clear.
Most sessions are by phone and Zoom, so there is no travel to pay for. You always know the price before we start.
- 4 weekly sessions of about 60 minutes
- A clear plan for each session
- A simple take-home cheat sheet
- Prepaid, with 10% off the session price
- About 60 minutes by phone and Zoom
- One device or one topic
- Your first session is a regular paid session, set up by email
- Also used for extra sessions beyond a course
- Available near Montgomery, Alabama
- Priced higher to cover travel time and costs
- You get the price before you agree
Good to know.
Is a tablet easier than a computer?
For many people, yes. It is simpler and more forgiving. We will help you decide what suits you.
Can we practice with my own books and shows?
Yes. We will use the things you care about.
Start at your pace.
Tell us your device and the best time to call. We’ll plan the first session together.