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Other Learning Opportunities

 

U3A Online – a Virtual University of the Third Age   |   GEMS for Enquiring Minds   |   Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

 

U3A Network Online Courses

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?



Online offerings from other U3As


Port Phillip

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 each heading to find out more and make a booking

 

A Famous Sri Lankan Garden –  Sat 16 March 2024, 2:30-3:30pm

https://www.u3app.org.au/events/saturday-seminar-a-famous-sri-lankan-garden/

Presenter: Lynsey Poore

Discover the beauty and history of The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sri Lanka.  Originally created as a royal garden in the 14th Century, in 1843 it was formally established with plants brought from Kew Gardens London and other places. In 1912 the Sri Lankan Department of Agriculture took control. In The Guardian (2018) it was listed as one of the ten great botanical gardens of the world. 

 

South Melbourne Market, more than a market - Sat 20 Apr 2024, 2.30-3.30pm

https://www.u3app.org.au/events/saturday-seminar-south-melbourne-market/

Presenter: Sophie McCarthy, Executive Director, South Melbourne Market.

Established in 1867 and owned and run by the City of Port Phillip, the Market is renowned as a foodie’s paradise. Residents and visitors are drawn by the village feel and stay to experience an amazing array of merchandise and services offered by authentic traders. “This is more than a ‘market’ – people come not only to purchase fresh food, but to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover, share and connect,” 

 

Introducing the Degrowth Movement - Sat 18 May 2024, 2.30-3.30pm

https://www.u3app.org.au/events/saturday-seminar-introducing-the-degrowth-movement/

Presenter: Terry Leahy 

Degrowth is a lifestyle, a call for system change and a rapidly expanding international movement. Politicians aim for about 3% GDP growth per annum, which is a doubling every 23 years. This growth is killing the natural environment that keeps us alive. Many of us Australians feel stretched on our current income. But our planet demands that we use less stuff. We need to make it a lot easier to secure our basic necessities — while using less of the stuff we could do without. Degrowth is about working out how we can do this.

U3A Online – a Virtual University of the Third Age

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 for Enquiring Minds

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

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

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.