Our society is increasingly reliant on information technology (IT) in our everyday lives. The four-part Nature: Explore IT! workshop series will familiarize you with the technology and capabilities of mobile devices (phones and tablets), using examples that build on an overarching theme of exploring nature using IT.
Anyone interested in learning the basics of phone and tablet technology will benefit from the topics presented in this introductory workshop:
- Android vs. iOS: Advantages and disadvantages
- Smartphones vs. “dumb” phones
- Understanding the “Settings” menu: Extending battery life, smarphone profiles, and how to diagnose common problems
- How to add extra memory cards
- Saving things on your device to the right places, and moving information from one device to another
- What is “the Cloud”?
- How to connect to the Internet
- Are your data secure? Making backup copies
- Tips to avoid having bad things happen to your computer!
Three two-hour session options are offered for Part 1 – Getting Started: January 22 (Sunday) from 1-3 pm, or January 24 (Tuesday) from 1-3 pm or from 7-9 pm. Bring your personal mobile device and any questions you may have. Participants who don’t yet own a phone or tablet may borrow an iPad for use during this workshop.
Advance registration required, as each workshop will be capped at 12 participants. Fee is $15/person. Refer to the specific event notice for details on upcoming workshops in the Nature: Explore IT! series.
