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The iPAD and MAC USers Group, have during 2013 built a huge skill set. The class involves both iPAd users and users of MAC computers.

36 members joined the class at the start of 2013, but like most U3A Classes, numbers vary from term to term.

Members joining the MAC Users and iPad group generally come to the class to learn specific skills, such as how to use an iPad fro travel. This has included connecting and using Skype, Facebook, managing mail and communication whilst travelling; using on-line maps; setting up calendars; accessing e-readers; organising photographs and exploring the plethora of apps that are available for iPad users.

Members who have asked for support with their MAC Computers, have covered areas such as getting the most from iPhoto; iTunes; managing folders and documents; backing up using an external hard drive; using Thumb drives; transferring photos from personal cameras to iPhoto; establishing alternate accounts on a computer; using dropbox, mail and Skype. For the core group attending this group on a regular basis, they really have moved in leaps and bounds in skills but more importantly confidence in using their devices. As group it has been a joy to work with. Members are always welcoming of new comers, even if those new comers are only go to be with the class for a few weeks. They have also become great risk takers in the use of their computers and iPads and are more than happy to help each other explore new areas of interest.

The Class has three regular leaders, enabling a ratio generally of one leader to every four or five members.


 * [[image:Ipad1.jpg width="334" height="216" align="center" caption="iPad Users"]] || [[image:MAC Compter.jpg width="334" height="215" align="center" caption="Colin Gould assists Bert and Nan"]] ||
 * [[image:Mac Computers3.jpg width="263" height="384" align="center"]] || [[image:IPad2.jpg width="373" height="384" caption="Val Curry working with Course Leader Terry Prowse"]] ||