The Learning Area
Whether you’re want to study anatomy, or want a quick refresher before an exam, or are simply interested in looking at stunning, state-of-the-art illustrations of human anatomy, WinkingSkull.com is the interactive study aid that is for you! Click title to go to site.
Make sense of the past, this BBC site is dedicated to bringing history to life, for the casual browser and the total enthusiast. Experience history through animations, games, movies and virtual tours, or delve into more than 450 feature articles by leading writers. Explore the site using the index. Click title to go to site.
Explore the popular BBC Timewatch programmes from previous series, view clips and peruse the reading list. Click title to go to site.
A site for people who aren't really familiar with how to use a keyboard, mouse or computer screen. Learn how to browse the internet safely and usefully, step-by-step. There is much advice here for the novice. Click title to go to site.
This is one of several BBC courses in basic language skills designed for the beginner or improver. Click title to go to site.
This is one of several BBC courses in basic language skills designed for the beginner or improver. Click title to go to site.
If you have a problem remembering your maths lessons from years ago, then this is a good place to get help. Click title to go to site.
This site is more advanced computer tuition e.g. how to get the best out of Microsoft Word, learning programming and a whole lot more. Click title to go to site.
You can learn to play the piano in easy graduated lessons free of charge. Click title to go to site.
This a great resource intended for French Language tutors. There are many exercises and tutorials to improve your grasp of the language. Click title to go to site.
This is a huge collection of technical knowledge and explanation on just about every subject. It makes fascinating reading, and is liable to keep you absorbed for ages. Get ahead of the grandchildren. Click title to go to site.
If you have difficulty following instructions from a book, then this site may have the answer. In Pictures Online, tutorials are based on pictures, not words. They're the easiest way to learn computer subjects. There's no complicated multimedia, just pictures that show exactly what to do. Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 - Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word. Click title to go to site.
Learning a musical instrument is good for the brain. Here's a site with lots of free resources for those keen to learn the piano/keyboard. They've been written for mature age students and include notes, examples and exercises and also advice on what to look for in a teacher. Click title to go to site.
Generally there appear to be no courses online that don't require a subscription. One exception, however, is the one above. Here you can learn to paint in watercolour, oils, or mixed media. Follow the courses or look at the work of established artists. Click title to go to site.
This is the place to to learn how to enter data, manipulate data and formulae in any type of spreadsheet. Microsoft Excel is used here as an example, but covers any spreadsheet. A Spreadsheet can be a very valuable tool in businesses, or clubs for managing operating accounts. They can be used to play out a series of what-if scenarios, to see what will happen if this or that cost changes. Click title to go to site.
The OU (see below) has provided over 5000 hours of study material free via the internet. There are currently over 400 units arranged in 13 topic areas. Click title to go to site.
FREE tutorials for anyone learning, teaching or using OpenOffice. Click title to go to site.
The OU needs little introduction. Click title to go to site, for the main page, listing the many courses which are available.
This free program will give you lots of practice in learning to touch type. It knows which areas or letters you have most trouble with, and gives extra practice on these. Click to go to site.
This is the gateway to virtual U3As around the world providing informal courses and information for older people. To get more information on these courses click title to go to site.
This is an online encyclopaedia which is constantly being updated and is therefore a very good place to get the latest information on just about any topic. One needs to use a little caution when accessing pages that refer to controversial topics, particularly biographies of political figures as arguments may ensue between contributors, for and against, with content changing daily. But don’t let that stop you browsing around, it’s a mine of information, and has only been made possible since the invention of the internet. Click title to go to site.
Although XP has recently been superceded by Vista and Windows 7, there are many people who still have a computer using the XP interface. This site will give much helpful information on using XP and should be your first place to look if you want to know more. Click title to go to site.
