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Events in March 2021
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Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone
Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone
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March 5, 2021The Beyond Siri workshops are for both those who are new to iPhone as well as those looking to improve their knowledge and use of the device. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a setting to discuss the use of, or changes, to specific apps.
Have you ever purchased an app from the App Store? If you have, you will know that the term "purchase" is an all-inclusive term that includes apps that are free in addition to those that require an actual fee. Now have you ever purchased an app that is free of charge, or worse, one requiring a fee, only to realize that it does not work with VoiceOver or its visual characteristics render it unusable for you?
On March 5th, Beyond Siri discusses apps from within several different app categories that are known to be accessible. In addition, we will discuss ways and resources that you can use to improve the likelihood that your next app purchase will not leave you frustrated and disappointed.
We have decided to expand this workshop to an hour and a half to allow time for a Question-and-Answer period, therefore we will begin at 2:30 PM instead of 3:00 PM, still ending at 4:00 PM.
If you are interested, please join us for Beyond Siri. Sessions will be bi-weekly on Fridays from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM via Zoom and classes will be repeated periodically. A reminder that you must register for each class individually. Call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796, extension 0, or click the following link to register for Beyond Siri: Accessible Apps in the App Store: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-mqqz0oGtw8bnpyh8pAVn3ofJ9ZER8G
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CELA Workshop
CELA Workshop
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March 10, 2021Interested in joining the book club, but don't quite know how to access library books? Join us for a 2-part workshop on how to navigate the Center for Equitable Library Access. These workshops will be held on Wednesday March 10th and Thursday March 11th, from 1 PM - 2:30 PM via Zoom.
On March 10, learn how to efficiently navigate the CELA website including:
- How to search for and select preferred content
- Understand the various file formats available for download
- Where to locate content and how to download it
- Set search and other preferences for future use
- How to read or listen to downloaded content on your computer
Click here to register for the March 10th session.
The session on March 11 focuses on the use of portable devices and how to use direct-to-player downloads. It consists of a demonstration on how to use Dolphin Easy Reader, an easy-to-use app for listening to or reading direct-to-player material and includes:
- How to add books to your library bookshelf from the CELA website
- How to download books from your Bookshelf to your device
- How to both borrow and return books to and from your device
- Finally, should time permit, a discussion on other downloadable book formats and the apps required to play such content
Click here to register for the March 11th session.
You may choose to attend both or only one of these sessions depending on your needs. If you do not plan on using a portable device, and only plan to use your computer, you may wish to attend only the first session on using the CELA online library.
To ensure you get the most out of this workshop, we recommend creating an account with CELA before the sessions; you will need to have your Toronto Public Library card handy. If you do not have one, simply include your first and last name (no spaces) instead of your library card number.
If you have questions, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0.
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CELA Workshop
CELA Workshop
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March 11, 2021Interested in joining the book club, but don't quite know how to access library books? Join us for a 2-part workshop on how to navigate the Center for Equitable Library Access. These workshops will be held on Wednesday March 10th and Thursday March 11th, from 1 PM - 2:30 PM via Zoom.
On March 10, learn how to efficiently navigate the CELA website including:
- How to search for and select preferred content
- Understand the various file formats available for download
- Where to locate content and how to download it
- Set search and other preferences for future use
- How to read or listen to downloaded content on your computer
Click here to register for the March 10th session.
The session on March 11 focuses on the use of portable devices and how to use direct-to-player downloads. It consists of a demonstration on how to use Dolphin Easy Reader, an easy-to-use app for listening to or reading direct-to-player material and includes:
- How to add books to your library bookshelf from the CELA website
- How to download books from your Bookshelf to your device
- How to both borrow and return books to and from your device
- Finally, should time permit, a discussion on other downloadable book formats and the apps required to play such content
Click here to register for the March 11th session.
You may choose to attend both or only one of these sessions depending on your needs. If you do not plan on using a portable device, and only plan to use your computer, you may wish to attend only the first session on using the CELA online library.
To ensure you get the most out of this workshop, we recommend creating an account with CELA before the sessions; you will need to have your Toronto Public Library card handy. If you do not have one, simply include your first and last name (no spaces) instead of your library card number.
If you have questions, please call the office at 416-236-1796 ext.0.
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Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone
Beyond Siri: Getting the Most from Your iPhone
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March 19, 2021The Beyond Siri workshops are for both those who are new to iPhone as well as those looking to improve their knowledge and use of the device. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a setting to discuss the use of, or changes, to specific apps.
Have you ever wished you had a way to quickly jot down a short note that you could refer back to? Or needed a means to record a short meeting or lecture that could be easily edited and kept for future reference?
On March 19th, Beyond Siri will focus on two apps that can help assist you in both of these endeavors. The Notes app and the Voice Recorder app addresses both of these needs and we'll cover them from 2:30 to 4:00 PM.
If you are interested, please join us for Beyond Siri. Sessions are bi-weekly via Zoom and classes are repeated periodically. A reminder that you must register for each class individually. Call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796, extension 0, or click here to register for Beyond Siri: Notes and Voice Recorder Apps.
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