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UNIABROAD- Lifelong Learning Institute
If you're intellectually curious and enjoy the challenge of stimulating
conversation and learning, UNIABROAD Lifelong Learning Institute may be
right for you.
Choose from the following three opportunities to learn in a peer
environment:
The 50+ programme — The 50+ Program features more than 30 courses
each quarter, held during the day, Monday-Friday, in arts, science, history,
management, accounting, market analysis, computing and many other
areas. Members enjoy non-credit courses with no tests, grades or
entrance requirement. |
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Current class schedules
Learning Is forever — this self-governing academic learning group offers
discussion groups, lectures, seminars, small study groups, educational
tours and special events. Uniabroad activities are held round the year. |
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Current newsletter and schedule
Uniabroad experts are now meeting in 215 locations around the world to
discuss your need and to offer you best solutions. For information,
contact our help desk |
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Online Courses |
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Who said going nowhere is a problem?
Log on and learn. |
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Convenience
Our list of classes that let you learn almost anytime and anywhere is
growing. If getting here isn't half the fun for you, consider one of our
online options that can bring you convenience and high-quality content. |
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| Types of online classes |
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Instructor-led, asynchronous
Instructor provides assignments, answers questions, leads discussions and
grades student work. All class activities are conducted online. Students
complete work online and interact with classmates and instructor through
online discussions. Some courses may include live chat sessions. |
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Live Web casts and archives
Interactive and concurrent with a classroom course, this format employs
live video and audio, and offers the opportunity to observe and discuss
ideas with other online students, classroom students and instructors. If
you miss a class, the archival feature allows you to view it later. |
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Self-paced courses
Start and complete courses at times of your choosing. |
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Blended/hybrid learning
Courses combine face-to-face instruction with online discussion, quizzes
and other activities. Proportion of face-to-face and online meetings varies
from class to class. |
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| Requirements for online learning |
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An e-mail address |
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Internet connection |
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Modern web browser |
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Speakers or headphones |
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Live web cast courses also require a microphone |
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Internet connection
Many online courses at UCR Extension include multimedia content and
may involve the use of large files. Although a dial-up connection may be
sufficient for some courses, it may not provide the best experience in
other courses. A high-speed broadband connection is recommended. |
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Web browser
In most cases, the current version of your Web browser will provide the
highest level of compatibility. The following browsers will are compatible
with the online learning systems at UCR Extension: |
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Macintosh |
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Netscape Navigator 6.2.x, 7.0, and 7.1
• Firefox 1.0 or higher
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• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2 (for OS X 10.2 and 10.3)
• Netscape Navigator 7.1 (for OS X 10.2 or 10.3)
• Firefox 1.0.x or higher (for OS X 10.2, 10.3)
• Safari 1.0 or higher
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| The following features should be enabled in your browser: |
• Java (version 1.4.1 or higher)
• JavaScript
• Cookies must be enabled (for ucx.ucr.edu)
• Pop-up blockers may need to be turned off
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