Keep Learning. Live Longer. Be More Fulfilled.
By Deb Peterson, About.com Guide
In addition to keeping us healthier and helping us to live longer, lifelong learning is especially wonderful because it includes everything! Whether you're into CD and DVD programs on your own, attending community education classes, traveling with learning programs like Elderhostel, or simply gathering with friends to learn bridge, you're an ageless learner. Join us here for ideas and reviews.
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
- 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.
- 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.