CONTENTS ABOUT US Enrichment Activities and Benefits ............................................................2 Instructors ..............................................43–53 COURSES Course Schedule by Day ..........online Arts............................................................................3 Art History and Appreciation ............3 Fine Arts................................................................3 Performing Arts Participation ............6 Performing Arts Appreciation............9 General Studies ............................................11 Genealogy........................................................12 Culture and Social Issues ....................13 History ..................................................................15 International Studies ..............................20 Literature............................................................18 Philosophy and Religion ......................20 Writing................................................................23 Information Technology— PC and Mobile Devices ..................25 Languages ......................................................26 Life Sciences ..................................................31 Health and Wellness ..............................32 Physical Sciences and Math ............33 Economics, Finance, Political Science, Law........................35 Community Services ..............................38 Extracurricular Activities ......................39
WELCOME from the ONLINE COUNCIL CHAIRS Welcome to the University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute online program, UD OLLI Online. Fueled by a dynamic community of lifelong learners, our cooperative program seeks to enrich the lives and expand the knowledge of our members aged 50 and better. Through interactive, live-online classes, lectures and activities we offer the opportunity to connect to new topics and friends and foster your continued learning. Whether it’s exploring the history of ancient civilizations, learning a new language, participating in thoughtful and respectful discussions or improving your poetry writing, you will find topics to interest you. As the second largest of 124 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) programs across all 50 states, we offer more than 215 classes in 5-week and 11-week formats with no tests or grades. Keeping true to our cooperative governance, all classes are taught by volunteers who bring years of experience and passion to the topics they teach. You can study an area you know well or jump into something new. You choose. This past fall, over 1,650 students joined UD OLLI Online in 215 courses. All expressed satisfaction with their experience. Many found the face-to-face interaction in our Zoom videoconferencing classes much more personal and engaging than they had anticipated. Most of them plan to enroll again this spring and will recommend the program to their friends and family members.
Please join us this spring at UD OLLI Online! Connie Benko, Council Chair, OLLI Lewes Neil Cullen, Council Chair, OLLI Wilmington Rosemary Engle, Council Chair, OLLI Dover
Technical Considerations for Online Learning We look forward to your participation in UD OLLI Online. Please keep in mind the following tips when signing up for courses: Check your technology needs and internet access before registering. Visit Zoom.com, the free online meeting platform we're using, and review the system requirements. You will need a device (computer, laptop, iPad, iOS or Android phone), preferably with a camera and microphone. A reliable internet connection is critical for class participation. Refunds will not be issued for personal technology malfunctions.
Take advantage of free Zoom training with our staff and volunteers. We will walk you through how to participate effectively in classes. Training schedules are available on our website. Plan for a realistic online learning schedule. Online classes require significant attention and can be less effective and enjoyable as you tire. Although our online class periods are separated by 15-minute breaks, we recommend minimizing the number of consecutive classes on your schedule.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware • Spring 2021
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