Category: Lifelong Learning

  • Online learning for seniors? Yes!

    As I read the paper this morning I was reminded of my success with a “blended” online course several years ago.  I had taught Biochemical Nutrition, a course for pre-nursing students, for about eight years before I tried the blended approach.  BIO 204 was a three-semester-hour course, but for the blended course the students came…

  • Charlottesville area offers much to seniors

    Charlottesville is a wonderful place to retire!  There is so much to do and we have so many opportunities to get involved in our community. Here is an article from today’s Daily Progress that lists some of the many advantages that we  enjoy. Area offers much to seniors; seniors give back By Peter M. Thompson…

  • GIVING BACK PAYS: JABA volunteers now earn a tuition discount at OLLI-UVa

    Get involved in our community. You will be glad that you did! GIVING BACK PAYS JABA volunteers now earn a tuition discount at OLLI at UVa Charlottesville, VA — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UVa and JABA are pleased to announce a new partnership. As of January 1, 2010, OLLI members who provide…

  • Please pay attention! – teaching in an age of “multitasking” students

    In my years of teaching Web Development courses, I was increasingly plagued by students trying to keep up with social networking sites, instant messaging, email, etc., during class time.  Because of the nature of my courses my students were always sitting at Internet-connected computers so my problems started before the days of wireless access and…

  • Amazon Kindle – perfect for seniors!

    I have to admit that I love tech gadgets and that is why I was drawn to the Kindle.  When I learned that I could order books from Amazon and have them almost instantly, I was sold. However, I really worried that it would be difficult for me to read on a small hand-held device.  …

  • Mentor. Tutor. Pass on the gift of Lifelong Learning!

    Everyone these days needs to be a lifelong learner, and YOU have the power to make a positive difference in a child’s life. There are many ways to be a mentor or tutor. Find the perfect fit at: Mentor & Tutor Opportunity Fair Thursday, January 28, 2010 (Snow date – February 4) 11:00 am –…