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???