Tag: Lifelong Learning

  • Lifelong Learning – One way to keep your memory sharp

    I was marveling this week at the plethora of memory building books displayed in the bookstore.  It sure looks like a hot topic!  Here are some ideas from Harvard Health Publications: 7 ways to keep your memory sharp at any age As we grow older, we all start to notice some changes in our ability…

  • 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…

  • Geezer crusade? – Well, anyway, JABA leads the way!

    Whatever you want to call it, JABA is doing a wonderful job of planning for the future. I  am especially appreciative of steps to expand opportunities for intergenerational initiatives in public facilities,  e.g., JABA FISH at Jackson-Via. From Charlottesville, VA: JABA, an Area Agency on Aging, Advances a Better Future for All Ages In his…

  • 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…