Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman Khan to provide “a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.” The organization produces micro lectures in the form of YouTube videos. (Wikipedia). Arts, humanities, math, science, and more…
LIRIC
(Learning in Retirement at Iona College)
Call (914) 633-2675
Call (914) 633-2675
SeniorU: college degrees for retirees
Call (914) 337-9300, Ext 2152 for more information.
Fully-accredited college degree program offered by Concordia College in partnership with Wartburg.
SUNY Westchester Community College
Call 914-606-6830 for more information.
OnlineCourses.com
Working to provide the best free subject-based online classes offered by renowned universities across the United States!
Click the links for some examples:
- http://onlinecourses.com/accounting/
- http://onlinecourses.com/education/
- http://onlinecourses.com/healthcare/
- http://onlinecourses.com/humanities/
- http://onlinecourses.com/language/
- http://onlinecourses.com/science/
- http://onlinecourses.com/guides/the-future-of-open-education/
- http://onlinecourses.com/guides/the-state-of-online-college-courses/
and more
Westchester Library System Learn Online
Sign into the Westchester Library System with your WLS ID. You will then be able to access a number of Learning resources. Remember, to take advantage of your WLS membership to access these sites, you will need to go the the WLS website to link to the training site every time you return. Try:
Lynda.com
Learn software, technology, creative and business skills through a video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. Note: If you need to reset your password, please call Lynda at 1-888-335-9632.
The Great Courses
In Depth Courses Taught by The World’s Most Renowned Experts. Learn Anytime, Anywhere. World’s Best Professors. Award-Winning Professors. Stream Anywhere Instantly.
View on Any Device.
Rocket Languages
Comprehensive multi-media packages you will be speaking and improving your language skills with every lesson by taking part in the modern, everyday conversations that make up our Interactive Audio Course.
Foreign Languages
Are you interested in a foreign language? Select the region in which your language of interest is spoken, and get started today!
Click here to let Boxwood know what you think of these resources.
And don’t forget to check your local library for “Great Courses” in DVD and possibly VCR format.
