Course Content
Module 1: iPhone Basics
Lessons: 1. Turning It On β€” Power, Buttons & What They Do 2. Getting Comfortable with the Touchscreen (Tap, Swipe, Pinch) 3. Understanding the Home Screen & App Icons Supporting Materials: β€’ Worksheet: Tap & Swipe Practice Sheet β€’ Quick Reference Guide: Tap & Swipe
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IPhones for Seniors

βœ… Tap & Swipe Practice Sheet

  • Big diagrams of an iPhone screen with instructions like β€œTap here” or β€œSwipe left.”
  • Encourages muscle memory by following along while watching videos.

βœ… Message Practice Worksheet

  • Step-by-step prompts: β€œSend a message to yourself saying hello.”
  • Space for notes (β€œWho I texted today,” β€œWhat emoji I used”).

βœ… Photo Sharing Worksheet

  • Checklist for practicing taking a photo, finding it, and sending it to a contact.
  1. Checklists

βœ… Daily 5-Minute Confidence Boosters

  • 5 quick tasks (make 1 call, send 1 text, ask Siri 1 question, open 1 app, take 1 photo).
  • Builds confidence with repetition.

βœ… Safety & Security Checklist

  • Confirm passcode is set.
  • Review privacy permissions.
  • Practice recognizing scam messages.
  • Verify β€œFind My iPhone” is on.

βœ… Emergency Ready Checklist

  • Medical ID filled out.
  • Emergency SOS practiced.
  • At least one emergency contact saved.
  1. Quick Reference Guides

βœ… Tap & Swipe Quick Guide

  • Simple illustrations showing tap, double-tap, swipe, pinch-to-zoom.

βœ… Fix-It Fast Guide

  • Common problems + solutions:
    • β€œI can’t hear the other person” β†’ Turn up volume, check mute switch.
    • β€œMy screen is frozen” β†’ Hold side button and volume button to restart.

βœ… Siri Command Cheat Sheet

  • 15 simple phrases seniors can say to Siri.
  1. Bonuses

🎁 Bonus #1 – Family Connection Fast Start

  • Illustrated mini-guide for FaceTime, sending photos, and group texts with family.

🎁 Bonus #2 – Safety & Security with iPhone

  • Expanded guide with screenshots: avoiding scams, blocking numbers, safe app downloads.

🎁 Bonus #3 – Senior Shortcuts

  • Extra tips for enlarging text, dictating instead of typing, and using the Magnifier.