Keep Learning. Live Longer. Be More Fulfilled.
By Deb Peterson, About.com Guide
Creative Aging
A creative aging movement is sweeping America! Older Americans are engaging in the arts in amazing ways — dance, music, theatre, sculpture, painting — you name it, they're doing it.
- Creative Aging, Part 1
- Creative Aging, Part 2
- Readers Respond: How are you aging creatively?
- Top 12 Lessons on Aging for the Teacher of Adults
Learning Aids
Writing a simple learning project plan or SMAART goal can mean the difference between learning that really happens and a good intention that falls by the wayside. Find tips here to help you become and remain a lifelong learner.
- What Is Adult Learning?
- 3 Ways to Improve Memory
- 10 Ways to Read Faster
- 10 Ways to Be a Better Learner
- 6 Speed Reading Techniques from Wechsler
- 6 Tips for Improving Your Writing
- Reach Your Goal with a Personal Development Plan
- How to Write a Learning Project Plan
- How to Write a SMAART Goal
- Are You a Good Listener?
Learning Opportunities
Are you looking for a great DVD? Maybe an online learning community? Even just a little encouragement? Find it here.
- What IS TED?
- TED Inspires Lifelong Learning
- Readers Respond: How are you involved with TED?
- Adult Learning at its Best in Occupy Wall Street Movement
- Free Learning on the Internet
- 5 Ways to Improve Adult Literacy
- 5 Ways to Learn in the Third Age
- Be a Student of the Greatest Teachers for Just One Day
- Boomers Get Small Business Training from the SBA
- Teaching What You Learn
- Share Your Learning Through Volunteering
- Harvard's Advanced Leadership Initiative
- Go Out On a Limb - That's Where the Fruit Is
- Snowbirds Learn at Club Ed
- Elderhostel
- How About a Degree in the Beatles?
Encouragement to Keep Learning
A lifelong learner doesn't usually need much encouragement. But every once in a while, it helps to hear about other people and the paths they've chosen.
- You Are What You Think
- Should You Go Back to School?
- 8 Motivations to Create the Life You Want
- 10 Ways to Be a Great Student
- Education One of 10 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's
- Go Out On a Limb - That's Where the Fruit Is
- Meet Tracy Mueller, Lifelong Lincoln Enthusiast
- Marc Modica on Keeping Your Brain Young with Activities
- Reba McIntire - Is There Life Out There?
- Were the Wise Men Non-Traditional Students?
- Are You Changing With the Times?
Extras
Everything about lifelong learning is extra---extra fulfilling, extra fun, extra meaningful.