iPhone Basics: Getting Comfortable with Your iPhone

New to the iPhone, or feel like you're only scratching the surface of what it can do? This beginner-friendly class will help you become more comfortable navigating and using your iPhone. Learn how to use the Home Screen, Control Center, notifications, and the Settings app. We'll also explore everyday essentials like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, managing apps, and adjusting settings to make your iPhone easier to use. Bring your iPhone and follow along as we build confidence with the basics.

Topics Covered: Home Screen, navigation, Control Center, Settings, notifications, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, apps, and accessibility basics.

Joel Feld is an Apple technology educator, software engineer, content creator, and founder of Learn with Joel, an educational platform dedicated to helping people get the most out of their technology. With years of experience teaching Apple users through hands-on workshops, online tutorials, and personalized training, Joel has a passion for making technology simple, approachable,
and enjoyable for everyone.

Originally from Chicago, Joel now lives in Minnesota with his two sons. His passion for teaching technology began during his time working at Apple as a Personal Trainer, where he helped customers become more comfortable and confident using their Macs, iPhones, and iPads. That experience helped shape his teaching philosophy: technology shouldn't be intimidating, and everyone deserves the opportunity to learn at their own pace.

Outside of technology, Joel enjoys photography, traveling, storytelling, and spending time with his two sons. His love for photography and video creation also plays a central role in his work, allowing him to combine creativity with education.

Joel believes the best way to learn technology is by actually using it. His classes are designed to be welcoming, interactive, and easy to follow, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore new skills. Above all, his goal is simple: help every student leave feeling more confident, capable, and excited about what they can accomplish with technology.

AL-A223-WS1
Registration begins Dec 4th
Starts Tue, Jan 12th 2027 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Price: $39.00 Min Age 18 yr.
Instructors:
  • Joel Feld
DateTimeLocation
Tue, Jan 12th 2027 6:00 - 8:00 PM Educational Service Center/Staff Development Center
Map / Location
Map showing this section's location