1. Smart Web Shopping - by ThirdAge
Creator's description: Online shopping can be fast, safe, and convenient--if
you know what you're doing. In this class, you will learn how to use your
computer for secure Web shopping. Course topics include the benefits of online
shopping, finding bargains, how to evaluate shopping sites, privacy and
security issues, payment methods, tracking your transactions, and more.
http://www.thirdage.com/learning/shop/smart_web.html
2. For those just beginning online,
Internet101.org
offers a nicely done primer on Internet basics.
3.
EdSurf
- an online student resource focusing on free computer training courses on
the Internet.
4. Pay-Per-Click is the latest for advertising on the
search engines. Learn how with this
tutorial.
5. ThirdAge
- while
ThirdAge is geared toward adults in their mid-40s through 50s, these
free classes are great for all adults.
6. Free Online Admissions Essay Course It may be only 500 words, but
the admissions essay portion of a college application can mean the
difference between acceptance and rejection. How you write your personal essay
shows the admissions committee why you are different from everybody else. It
provides information about you that test scores, grades, and extracurricular
pursuits just cannot. You can use the essay to describe a favorite activity,
to tell a story about yourself, or even a story about your dog, but make sure
to really use it -- in a way that captures the readers attention and shows
that you are exceptional.
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1. Introduction to Exploring Ancient World Cultures - by the
University of Evansville. Developed as an on-line course supplement for
students and teachers of the ancient Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece,
Rome, the early Islamic world, and medieval Europe with essays, chronologies
and primary texts.
http://eawc.evansville.edu/
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2. Collapse: Why do Civilizations Fall?- by Annenberg/CPB
Creator's description: Hundreds of years ago in what is now modern
Honduras, Copán was a thriving center of Maya life. Tens of thousands of
people made their home in the Copán Valley. Yet despite its importance, Copán
went into decline. Across the vast territory of the ancient Maya, other
important sites were sharing a similar fate. Classic Maya civilization was
collapsing. This free online course is broken into five sections:
The Maya, Mesopotamia, Chaco Canyon, Mali & Songhai, and Touching the Past.
You can start any time and work at your own pace.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/
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3. The American Civil War-by the University of Washington
Creator's description: The American Civil War began as a war to restore the
Union and leave the internal institutions of the South otherwise intact. In
less than two years the war was transformed into a struggle not only for union
but for liberty as well--the liberty of four million Southern slaves.
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/openuw/asp/transform.asp?course=Civil&xml=civil_intro1
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The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
- by Bill Arnett The Nine Planets is an overview of the
history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets
and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds
and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
Interplanetary spacecraft have revolutionized planetary science. Very little
of this document would have been possible without the space program.
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
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Arts
& Entertainment -
1. How to Make Pen & Ink Drawings from Stills - by David Lawrence
This course gives step-by-step tutorial for one technique to produce pen
and ink drawings by hand, in the likeness of a photograph portrait which you
have available. This free online course is broken into 11 steps.
No registration is required.
http://carol.nuvox.net/dolphin/howto/
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2. Fantasy Art Resource Project- by Thomas Abrahamsson
The Fantasy Art Resource Project is a free guide to the techniques
used by artists and writers of Elfwood in the creation of their work. It also
features the history of art, tricks & tips, and so much more.http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/art.html
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Genealogy -
Genealogy 101by HeritageQuest Magazine Online
Creator's description: Don't know how to begin piecing together your own
family history? Take a quick course in genealogy with this easy-to-follow,
step-by-step tutorial. This is an introductory course in genealogy
broken into eight lessons. You can begin this web-based free online course at
any time and work at your own pace.
http://www.heritagequest.com/gen101/index.html
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Designed to renew your enthusiasm for health- building exercise,
this 6-session class reviews all the good reasons to exercise and helps you
select a program that will work best for you. You'll be introduced to handy
tracking tools, motivational support, and advanced workouts that you can add
to your exercise regimen. Whether you're new to exercise, have lapsed and want
to renew your motivation, or are bored with your existing routines, the
information and support in this class can help you to meet your goals.
This free web-based online course is broken into six lessons. You can start
at any time and work at your own pace. It does require that you register.
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The Stock Market Chamber of Horrors by SmartMoney University
Creator's description: You are about to embark on an interactive tour of
the more gruesome side of investing. Remember those car-crash videos you saw
in driver's ed? Same idea. We've picked four horrific market events that
demonstrate just how easy it is to lose money in stocks if you're not paying
attention. Market crashes? Management fraud? We've got 'em. But it's not all
bad news... This web-based free online course is broken into five
sections: 1) Look out Below; 2) The Waiting Game; 3) Power Failure; 4) The
Wall Street Water Torture; and 5) Monday Nights at Denny's. You can start any
time and work at your own pace. Registration is not required.
http://www.smartmoneyuniversity.com/departments/investing101/riskvsreward/index.cfm?story=chamber
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1. Estate Planning by GE Learning - Creator's description: It's
taken you a lifetime to get where you are today. In Estate Planning, you will
learn about things like wills, living trusts and signing and executing
power of attorney. This web-based free online course is divided into five
sections. Registration is not required. You can start any time and work at
your own pace.
http://www.gelearning.com/ge/life_events.jsp?n=estate_planning
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2. Expanding Your Business -
Published by the SBA's Online Women's Business Center
Congratulations! By the time you hit this fork in the road, you will have won
the title of "business veteran" (and have the stories to prove it). Now, you get
to look at your options. The Expanding Courses Directory provides you with all
of the tools you need to move your organization to the next level and into the
21st century. It also includes information on how to compete with the big dogs
if that is what you want to do. The choice is yours! This course offers
excellent advice for anyone - male or female - interested in successfully
growing a business. This free online course is broken into nine main sections.
You can begin at any time and work at your own pace. No registration is
required.
http://www.onlinewbc.gov/docs/expanding/index.html
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3. Public Speaking - Allyn & Bacon
Illustrated and interactive modules and seminars that help you to learn about
the process of public speaking and how to prepare your speeches, specifically,
how to assess your speechmaking situation, how to analyze
your audience, how to research your topic, how to organize and write your
speech, how to deliver your presentation and other public speaking tips.
http://www.abacon.com/pubspeak/
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4. How to Develop a Marketing Plan - eHow
http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=14774
Any potential lender or investor will want to see a
marketing plan for your new product before making a commitment. Developing a
marketing plan also gives you the opportunity to organize your thoughts and
discover any trouble spots in your strategy.
http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=14774
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