KevTech Services Classes

This introductory class introduces new users to the basics of using the iPhone and iPad. We cover the hardware of the iPhone and iPad, important areas of the devices, and accessing common tools like the flashlight, alarm, and camera.

In this class, we learn to use the Notes app to organize our thoughts, separate notes into folders, and keep track of important information. We then explore using the Calendar app to create and manage events.

This class focuses on using the iPhone and iPad to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. We learn about sending texts in Messages, managing contacts in Phone, and setting up video calls in FaceTime. We also learn to use Siri to make calls and send messages.

This class provides a general overview of the iPhone and iPad Settings app, guiding participants through customization options and empowering them to optimize their device for personalization, security, and ease of use.

In this class, we learn about different ways to customize the iPhone and iPad to suit your preferences better. We’ll cover reorganizing our Home Screens, creating folders, changing the appearance of our displays, and changing the image used for the wallpapers and Lock Screens.

In this class, we learn to add helpful widgets to our Home Screens, choose which apps can send us notifications, and explore more deeply the options for customizing our wallpapers and Lock Screens.

This class covers different tools and features built into the iPhone. We learn to find lost items, share our locations with our friends and family, create helpful to-do lists, and customize various helpful tools found in the Control Center.

This class covers even more essential tools included in the iPhone and iPad. We learn to set up our Medical IDs for emergencies, use Apple Wallet and Apple Pay to store cards on our devices and make contactless payments, and use the Translate app to have conversations in different languages.

In this class, we explore how the iPhone can help in different emergency situations and offer insight into our health. We learn how to set up emergency contacts, use the SOS feature, turn on voice activation, and use the Health app to find patterns and changes in our physical well-being.

In this class, attendees learn about the basics of email and the Apple Mail app. We explore the Mail app to learn about sending/reading emails, checking your inbox, and clearing junk and archive folders.

In this class, we explore the Spotify app and learn to use it to explore music from artists we love, build playlists of songs and albums, and listen to audiobooks and podcasts. 

This class explores two of the most popular e-commerce platforms available. Amazon is a diverse global marketplace, allowing us to find deals on everyday items such as clothing, electronics, books, and even groceries. Groupon allows us to find discounts for experiences and events locally and in surrounding areas.

This class covers Safari, the internet browser native to Apple products. We uncover the ways Safari can help with searching for information, including using Google and bookmarking important sites, and how AI applications like ChatGPT can assist with everyday tasks like writing emails, exploring different topics, and doing research.

This class explores three different apps: Instacart, Uber, and Venmo. These apps are used for ordering groceries to be delivered, getting rides from one place to another, and making transfers from your bank or card to friends and family.

In this class, we learn to use the Books app on iPhone and iPad to find books and read them on our devices. We explore different titles, find free books, and make text easy to read on smaller screens. 

This class dives into two popular ride-share apps, Uber and Lyft, and teaches participants to use them to find rides, order groceries, and much more. We learn to book rides for ourselves and others, add payment methods, and stay safe while ordering rides.

In this class, we dive into the Camera app on the iPhone, exploring different features of the camera and adjustments that can be made for taking pictures in different settings. We also go into Photos and discuss organizing photos into Favorites and Albums.

This class explores the features available in the iPhone for editing photos. We discuss different ways to organize our photos, then select a photo to practice editing with. We learn about filters, adjusting colors and lighting, and cropping/resizing our photos.

In this class, we learn to use the Camera app to take videos. We explore settings that can be changed to adjust video quality and discuss how to take different types of videos on the iPhone. We also go into Photos to learn to edit videos. 

This app explores all the available features on the iPhone's Photos app, including using Favorites and albums to organize photos, sharing photos with friends and family, and creating short compilations of photos and videos.

Following an introduction where we discuss photography concepts, we walk to a preselected location to learn about different photography techniques, such as portrait mode, panoramic photos, and more. We get hands-on practice with the camera's different features, then return to the classroom for a slideshow of favorite photos.

In this class, we go into the iMovie app to learn how to put photos and videos together into movies and slideshows. We cover techniques for cropping videos, adding subtitles, including transitions between clips, and more.

In this class, we cover the basics of creating art in the Procreate app, the most popular app for making art on the iPad. We cover various features in Procreate like colors, brushes, layers, and more. The class includes an activity in which a piece of unique artwork is created. Apple Pencil recommended.

This class goes into advanced techniques for creating artwork in the Procreate app, including a deeper view of settings and adjustments, drawing techniques, and Procreate features. Class includes an activity in which a piece of unique artwork is created. Apple Pencil recommended.

This class explores specific techniques used for observational drawing on the iPad. We explore using layers and different brushes and colors to create our drawings, as well as shading and outlining techniques. The class includes an activity in which we complete a sketch. Apple Pencil recommended.

This class will teach attendees about the Apple Watch’s hardware, including its speakers, screen, and buttons, as well as the basics of navigating the Apple Watch and using its apps for messaging, making and answering calls, and other important functions.

This class walks attendees through the Apple Watch’s built-in features for tracking health and fitness, as well as apps used for gaining a deeper understanding of your day-to-day health in the Apple Watch and iPhone. Class includes a 20-30 minute walk where we check our heart rates, track our calories, and count our steps.

This class focuses on using the Apple Watch and iPhone together to gain a better view of our physical health. We explore the heart rate monitor, EKG test, fall detection, and the Health App in the iPhone, which allows us to provide important health information to first responders.