Online Courses
Online courses offered by external organizations:
Computer Training for Seniors
- CyberSeniors.org
- Endeavour Web (Australian)
- SeniorNet
A Special Opportunity: 2 Online OLLI Courses:
Towson University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the NY Times Knowledge Network
Towson University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has partnered with the NY Times Knowledge Network to put together two online courses. The courses are listed below and additional information can be found at: http://www.towson.edu/nytimes/
These online courses are discounted to any Osher Member and there are group discounted rates offered to Osher Institutes. If interested please contact Mike Schroder at mschroder@towson.edu or 410-704-3742 or you can register using the attached PDF Form.
Two courses being offered this fall (2009):
African Art and Aesthetics
Dr. Joseph Paul Cassar ( The Lead Instructor who developed the Self-Paced Course)
Date & Time: October 5 - November 25
Fee: $149 & $99 (Osher Member-Any Institute)
Note: Osher Institutes may register a group for the online course. A group registration costs $750 and includes up to 10 participants. For each additional person over 10 the cost is reduced to $50 per person. If other organizations would like to do group registrations these are available so please let us know.
$500 - Group Registration (includes up to 10 persons)
$50 - Each additional person in group registration beyond initial 10
Description: This self-paced course is for art lovers who wish to learn more about art from the African Continent. It is based on the philosophy that art is a universal language and helps the participant to familiarize him/herself with lesser known “objet d’art” and artifacts. The course addresses four major issues of concern central to the study of African Art: (1) Problems and Difficulties encountered with the study of African Art; (2) the Role and Characteristics of African Masks; (3) different Materials used in African Art; (4) the Impact of African Art on Modern European Art. This dynamic online course will also feature a series of self-paced lessons enriched with images, multimedia, New York Times content and specially crafted lectures. Students will be able to discuss questions related to weekly topics and interact with each other in lively forum discussions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity offered in collaboration with The New York Times Knowledge Network for this self-paced online course.
How the Brain Works
Michael Salcman, M.D. (The Lead Instructor who developed the Self-Paced Course)
Date & Time: October 5 - November 25
Fee: $149 & $99 (Osher Member-Any Institute)
Note: Osher Institutes may register a group for the online course. A group registration costs $750 and includes up to 10 participants. For each additional person over 10 the cost is reduced to $50 per person. If other organizations would like to do group registrations these are available so please let us know.
$500 - Group Registration (includes up to 10 persons)
$50 - Each additional person in group registration beyond initial 10
Description:
This self-paced course is for anyone fascinated with the human brain in all its mystery and intricacies. It introduces students to the basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and how the brain receives, processes and uses information to act on the world. In both an accessible and detailed manner, this course will cover fascinating topics such as The Neuron, The Brain’s Wiring Diagram, How We See & Speak, and The Brain & Creativity. This dynamic self-paced online course features a series of self-paced lessons enriched with images, multimedia, New York Times content and specially crafted lectures. Students will also be able to discuss questions related to weekly topics and interact with each other in lively forum discussions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity offered in collaboration with The New York Times Knowledge Network for this self-paced online course.
