[NFBSATX] FW: [NFBT] Fwd: iBUG Fall 2024 Mac Training Course

Fri Aug 2 18:50:03 UTC 2024

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Subject: [NFBT] Fwd: iBUG Fall 2024 Mac Training Course

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We are pleased to announce that iBUG Today will be offering a 12-week Mac course beginning September 10, 2024. Sessions take place every Tuesday evening on Zoom from 7:00 to 8:15 PM Central Time. There is also a review/Q&A session every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 Central time.

The course requirements and topics are listed below.
1. Participate in all classes with no more than one absence.
2. Attend at least half of all review sessions.
3. Complete homework assignments, which include reading, Mac practice, and providing oral answers to some of the focus questions from each lesson.
4. Attend the monthly iBUG Mac-N-Talk conference call. Three are included in this course.
5. Must be able to follow classroom instruction consisting of lecture and live demonstrations.
6. All course sessions are conducted in a group format; one-on-one training will not be provided.
7. Basic knowledge of Windows, iOS, and/or other operating systems may be useful as a reference point but is not required.
8. The course will be most beneficial for students who have Macs newer than 2018 that are compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma.
9. Enrollment is only available to first-time students; please do not apply if you have previously completed the course.
All sessions will be conducted via Zoom remote conferencing, a free application available for both computer and phone that may be found at  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=ed827c2047&e=9fe0993fee> http://zoom.us and in the iOS and Android app stores.
Lecture recordings will be made available to review class material between sessions. The recorded sessions may also be posted to the iBUG Today website and social media for use by interested individuals who are not otherwise able to take the course. Please do not sign up if you are uncomfortable being recorded.
During the class, you will be part of an email list for the receiving of announcements and discussion of course material.

Topics
September 10: Getting Started with the Mac Part 1: VoiceOver Basics and Mac Layout
September 17: Getting Started with the Mac Part 2: Accessibility Settings and VoiceOver Utility
September 24: Mac-N-Talk
October 1: Siri, Dictation, and System Settings
October 8: Finder
October 15: Safari Part 1
October 22: Mac-N-Talk
October 29: Safari Part 2
November 5: TextEdit
November 12: Mail Part 1
November 19: Mail Part 2
November 26: Mac-N-Talk

If you are interested in enrolling, please complete the course application at  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=a45ed30a25&e=9fe0993fee> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-bXX_38CWIS7sUY0nC_7IDAqUfAXKb9LG4jt4ihQd6lPT1A/viewform?usp=sf_link. Please direct course inquiries to the iBUG Today team at  <mailto:mactraining.ibugtoday at gmail.com> mactraining.ibugtoday at gmail.com. The RSVP deadline is Sunday, August 25, 2024. Due to the high level of interest, please complete your application right away. Enrollment is first come first serve based on eligible applications.

Regards,
The iBUG Today Team
Empowering the Blind Through Accessible Technology Training

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