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U3A Online – a Virtual University of the Third Age | GEMS for Enquiring Minds | Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
From time to time U3A Network Victoria offers online courses that may be of interest to U3A Banyule members, some through other U3A groups. Go to https://u3avictoria.org.au/online-courses to see what is available. Search by category, e.g. computers, history, mindfulness, and register yourself to participate for these sessions to receive the Zoom link. This is an easy way to expand your access to a great range of U3A courses and you can attend from your own home.
2024 Series - Live Life Digitally Connected
Extending from last year's successful presentations, U3A Network Victoria with its partners are holding 10 online sessions, one each 3rd Wednesday of the month, to provide a range of topics such as how to stay safe online, taking advantage of new technologies, what is AI, and many other topics.
Interested? Follow this link to register, the Zoom link will be emailed to you and the same link is used for all of the sessions.
The 2024 sessions are:
Mar 20, 2024 10:00 AM - Cyber Safety and What is Two-Factor authentication (2FA).
Apr 17, 2024 10:00 AM - Advancements in Connectivity Home Network Connection and 5G Networks.
May 15, 2024 10:00 AM - AI and its applications to U3A Activities.
Jun 19, 2024 10:00 AM - E Commerce and safely banking and shopping online.
Jul 17, 2024 10:00 AM - Technology available to support independent living. How do I make my home a Smart Home?
Aug 21, 2024 10:00 AM - Choosing devices and configuring for everyday use.
Sep 18, 2024 10:00 AM - Taking advantage of Health Solutions in the digital world.
Oct 16, 2024 10:00 AM - Safe use of Social Media and sharing interests with friends.
Nov 20, 2024 10:00 AM - Review of technology advances in 2024. Where to next?
Port Phillip U3A's Saturday Seminars are presented via Zoom. They are open to the public but you must register and make a booking to participate. Follow the link under the seminar heading to find out more and register to make a booking. Events are also recorded for later viewing, see https://celebration.u3app.org.au/recordings-public-events/
July Saturday Seminar – Ten Pathways to Death and Disaster, 2:30-3:30, on Sat 20 Jul 2024
While the incidence/frequency of workplace fatalities declined significantly in Australia and other rich countries during the 20th century, this trend has stalled. This presentation by Michael Quinlan, Emeritus professor of industrial relations at UNSW Sydney, argues that this is because regulators, industry and unions fail to focus on 10 pathways that are repeatedly associated with death at work.
August Saturday Seminar – Cyber Security for You, 2:30-3:30, on Sat 17 Aug 2024
If you own a phone, computer or tablet, then this presentation is for you. You will learn how not to be a target or victim to scams. Presenter Phil O'Brien avoids technical jargon wherever possible, and his motto is to ‘Be Aware, Not Afraid’. References to resources on how you can reduce your risk will be made available.
October Saturday Seminar Seniors Festival – The Benefit of Learning a Musical Instrument Later in Life, 2:30-3:30, on Sat 5 Oct 2024
Making music is an accessible and fun activity that anyone can engage in at any level. Music is also becoming increasingly recognised as an important and effective tool for health and wellbeing, with significant interest in how making music can support cognition and brain health, particularly in later life. Dr Zara Thompson will discuss why making music is beneficial, and how it works on social, emotional and neurological levels.
U3A Online is an independent and autonomous U3A, delivering online learning. To undertake a course with U3A Online you need to become a member of U3A Online, the cost is $30 per year. You can then enroll in as many courses as you wish as independent study, without further cost, throughout your membership period, which commences on the date you join.
All courses are run online only, to study you need a computer, tablet or other device with an internet connection. Some courses run with a Course Leader (additional $5), others are self-paced for independent study. The courses are informal, there are no exams or assignments and no certificates issued. You can also participate in the social forums in the Members’ Lounge and other member-based online activities.
See www.u3aonline.org.au for further information.
GEMs is a free monthly email newsletter sent by U3A Online to any interested person in any country. You don't need to join U3A Online to receive GEMs. Links to brief, readable research summaries, published in the last 30 days, that may help to improve your quality-of-life, such as Research GEMs, Information GEMs, Fun GEMs and Technical GEMs. https://www.u3aonline.org.au/content/gems
MOOCs are free university-level online courses offered by a wide range of universities around the world, including Harvard, Boston, Cambridge, Oxford, London School of Business and many Australian universities. Access to the online courses is facilitated by companies such, as Coursera and edX.
Once enrolled, you have free access to lectures, discussions and course materials. Some courses commence on a set date, some run on a regular basis, eg monthly, and others are flexible, self-paced and can be commenced any time. As a non-paying student, you do not have assessments. However, you can choose to complete assessment tasks (a small fee applies) and receive a certificate of completion if they are completed satisfactorily.
There are more than 40 subject category areas and over 1700 courses starting in just one month! A list of available courses can be viewed on https://www.mooc-list.com/ and you can register and enrol in courses, by linking to this website.
