External Online Learning Classes and Sites

The Sentis Brain Animation Series

GetSetUp is an online community for older adults that provides access to hundreds of live online classes to keep them mentally, physically, and socially active. It is the largest online community for Boomers and Seniors to learn new things, share experiences, and socialize. The interactive classes are taught by older adults to their peers on a variety of topics, including technology, health and wellness, and hobbies.

https://www.getsetup.io/

Coursera

Coursera (FREE), owned by Google, is a fantastic online resource for seniors who are looking to learn something new. With pages and pages of free online courses, seniors can choose from a wide variety of topics taught by experienced professors.
Create a free account, filter the subject areas of interest, then choose a class and the pace of completion. Choose AUDIT COURSE ONLY. Do not choose the payment option, unless you want a certificate.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR DIRECTIONS ON CREATING A COURSE. Have fun!

Bluestem U

Bluestem U is a lifelong learning program designed to provide educational and social opportunities to people over the age of 55. In-person or online.
In collaboration with local colleges and community partners, Bluestem U offers courses designed to improve the quality of life through the joy of learning. Courses vary from semester to semester with topics including history, creation care, spirituality, psychology, art, wellness, and technology. MOST COURSES REQUIRE A FEE
Learn more or register here.

Educational Video Collections From A to Z form TKSST

Click here! https://thekidshouldseethis.com/collections

Our all-time favorite collection of videos from every topic imaginable.
"TKSST is a Webby award-winning collection of over 5,000 kid-friendly (Adult too!) videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. And thanks to TKSST members, it’s free and ad-free for everyone. Watch for free." Become a member to support!

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The Sentis Brain Animation Series

The Sentis Brain Animations Series invites you on a captivating journey inside the brain, presented through a collection of concise and engaging animations.

External Online Games

Rube Goldberg

A Rube Goldberg machine is named after American cartoonist Rube Goldberg. It is a chain reaction–type machine created to perform a simple task. Try your best to solve these Rube Goldberg Machine Puzzles. The challenge is called Dynamic Systems. After you click on the link, press |PLAY|

Funnector

A word game. Play by yourself or challenge a friend! Have fun!

https://livingmaples.com/funnector/?lang=IR%2F

Stoops Brain Test

Here is a cognitive test ,provided by Livingmaples.com, around words and colors. How well can you do? https://livingmaples.com/stroop-test/

Brain Teasers and Illusions

SHARPBRAINS is an independent think-tank and consulting firm providing services at the frontier of brain science, digital tech, education, training and health. Enjoy!

https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2008/05/26/brain-games-and-teasers-top-50/

Link to book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFQXKXG?tag=sharpbrains-20&geniuslink=true