Yesterday I suggested some things that you
could think about as you plan for your Retirement. Many of us who retire find returning
to Education or discovering something new is a great way to continue a lifetime
of learning.

I know many who regret that they did not
have the chance to go to college or university. If you want to pursue a degree
or diploma, many colleges and universities offer free or discounted tuition for
those over 65.

There are many Online Courses that are free
or low-cost for seniors so if you’ve always wanted to learn more about a
certain topic, there are many online courses you can take. These courses can be
done at your own pace and from the comfort of home.

If you’re not looking for anything formal
but still want to expand your knowledge, why not check out the thousands of free
podcasts or TED Talks online?

• You should also ask for senior discounts or free entry to
  historic sites, museums, galleries, and science centres.

To help
you explore digital learning here are some online content to consider:

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The Khan Academy is a global, not-for-profit organization
dedicated to providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere.

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Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best
education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses
online for a low fee.

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Senior
Planet has a list of free
online courses for Seniors.

§ 
YouTube in addition to general learning for example How
to Hang a Picture, YouTube a has a channel dedicated to learning including
University courses and general courses.

§ 
Open Education Consortium, a global network of colleges and universities
that provides free digital course materials.

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 Elevate has more than 40 fun games to help you improve
your cognitive skills. 

§ 
 Mind Games Offers over a
dozen brain training exercises to challenge you daily, it focuses on a range of
cognitive tasks including attention, basic arithmetic skills and mental flexibility.

§ 
 Brain Aid Task manager app for people with
cognitive “challenges”

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired