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.
2.
EdSurf
- an online student resource focusing on free computer training courses on
the Internet.
3. ThirdAge
- while
ThirdAge is geared toward adults in their mid-40s through 50s, these
free classes are great for all adults.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1. 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.
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2. How to Develop a Marketing Plan - eHow
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.
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