Friday, April 17
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Messaging Apps

Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez

Date and Time

Friday, April 17
3:00 PM UTC
Remind MeZoom LinkMeeting ID: 892 2062 6958Call-in by phone: 1-888-788-0099

Class Description

Text messaging has become one of the primary ways we communicate. But did you know that you can send texts over the internet? Learn about the most popular messaging apps that allow you to send texts for free when connected to WiFi. The lecture will go over the features of three widely-used apps: iMessages, Google Chat, and WhatsApp. You’ll learn about sending texts and pictures, making voice and video calls, and how these apps keep your messages secure.

Resources

Messaging Apps Lecture Handout 3.5.24Download here
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Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez

With a background in communications, Johnny worked in television production and print journalism fields until he made “the best career change” to become a Technology Trainer for Senior Planet in 2019. A retired musician of 30+ years, Johnny is also passionate about music and feels that drumming has kept him young at heart and healthy all around. Johnny combines his passions for technology education and music at Senior Planet. You can find him teaching Drum Circle and many technology lectures and demos online! 

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