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Life Long Learning Using the Internet
Monthly Regional MeetingAmerican Association for Retired People
Morris County, New Jersey
February 15, 1999
Life Long Learning Using the InternetWhy Use the Internet for Life Long
Learning?What Equipment and Software Do You
Need?What Experience Do You Need?Where Can You Get Training?Exemplary Resource Links for SeniorsWhat Else Can I Do On The Internet?
Why Use the Internet for Life Long Learning?
Open 24/7Geography is Not an IssueSocial ExperienceEveryone Else is Doing It!Use It or Lose It!
What Equipment and Software Do You Need?
Computer With A Modem Brand Does Not Matter
Telephone LineInternet Service Provider
AOL/Prodigy/ATT Local Provider Local University/School District
What Skills Do You Need?
Basic Computer SkillsPatienceCuriosity
Where Can You Get Computer Training?
On-LineAdult Education ClassesSenior CentersLocal Public LibraryBooks and MagazinesVideosYour Grandkids!
Exemplary Resource Links for Seniors
AARP http://www.aarp.orgSeniorNet http://www.seniornet.orgZDU http://www.zdu.comThinkQuest http://www.thinkquest.org
/library/index.shtmlCEOExpress http://www.ceoexpress.comPBS http://www.pbs.org
What Else Can I Do on the Internet
E-Mail Friends and FamilyCreate Web Sites To Share Expertise And
InterestsMentor Students and Adults
Questions And Answers
Handouts are availableCheck my Web Site for More Information for
Seniors
GenerationLink http://users.nac.net/dedennis/genlink.html
Audience Questions???