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"The More You Learn The More You Are"

Issue #11 - June 28, 2000


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In this Issue
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1. How To Summer!
2. New Categories at World Wide Learn
3. Coming Soon to World Wide Learn
4. New Courses and Learning Resources
5. Guest Reviewer
6. Recommended Reading
7. Free WorldWideLearn.com Email & Community Access
8. Course Contest - More Chances to Win!
   **New Instructions for Contest Entry
9. Extras!


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How To Summer!
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I wouldn't want you to spend too much time on the computer 
this summer, but here's some things to learn that just might 
make your summer a little more fun. Enjoy!

Build a Kayak with Steve
http://www.olympus.net/personal/sbaxter/build.htm
Learn how to build a kayak with Steve's 12 chapter lesson 
complete with illustrations and colour photographs.

Go to Garden School
http://www.etera.com
Nurture that green thumb of yours with the free online 
multimedia tutorials at Etera University. Choose from a 
huge selection of topics - roses to constructing stone 
pathways, planting a strawberry pot to pruning shrubs. 
Excellent site!

Build the Best Paper Airplane in the World
http://www.zurqui.com/crinfocus/paper/airplane.html
What's better than paper airplanes and breezy summer days! 
Here's instructions on how to build the best, how to fly it 
and don't miss a visit to the Paper Airplane Flight Clinic.

Anthony's Kite Workshop
http://www.sct.gu.edu.au/~anthony/kites/
Anthony's free online workshops will guide you step-by-step 
through designing and assembling kites. Lots of kites to 
choose from - circle, UFO, tetrahedral, panflute, twisty 
tube - the sky's the limit!

Build a Treehouse
http://www.btinternet.com/~fulton/treehous.htm
Who doesn't love a treehouse? Here's a site that will help 
you choose the right tree, walk you through the stages of 
construction, and how to make it secure. Lots of plans, 
photos, and links for inspiration and ideas.

Learn Camping & Hiking
http://www.rei.com/reihtml/LEARN_SHARE/camptop.html
REI.com's Learn & Share section contains an incredible 
collection of online clinics, how-tos, checklists and 
tips for everything you want to know about camping and 
hiking. Topics include: how to choose your gear, campfire 
basics, how to fit a backpack, outdoor hygiene, tent care, 
what to do if you get lost and bear-resistance. Very 
helpful site.

Learn How to Fly Fish
http://www.schoolofflyfishing.com/
The School of FlyFishing provides "Indoor" FlyFishing 
educational courses online and free of charge. Course 
titles include: Equipment, Fish Species, Flies, Fly Lines, 
Fly Reels, Fly Rods, Insects, Knots, and more.


And finally, for those days when you're stuck at the 
office and daydreaming about (a) fishing; (b) flying a 
kite; (c) building a paper airplane; or (d) hiking -
then pay a visit to:

Don's Boss Page
http://www.donsbosspage.com/index.shtml
Download your own "Panic Button" - one click and a fake 
spreadsheet launches on your computer screen - you look 
busy and your boss is happy. Lots more tricks and fun 
for slacking off at work!  ;-)


Note: There's more summer learning resources at the site!
- just visit:
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/summer-courses.htm


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New Categories at World Wide Learn
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Online College Courses
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/college-courses.htm
Take a college course online! Here's a selection of 
colleges and universities offering online courses for 
both credit and non-credit.

Online MBA Programs
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-mba/index.html
Looking to get your MBA online? Check out these 
universities for online MBA and eMBA programs.

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Coming Soon to World Wide Learn
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- Online Music Courses
- Graphic Design Courses


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New Courses and Learning Resources
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World Trade Institute at Pace University
http://www.pace.edu/wti/
Online distance learning at World Trade Institute includes 
four certificate programs:

- Export Operations Program Certificate
- Import Operations/Customs Brokerage Program Certificate
- International Freight forwarding Certificate
- International Transportation Program Certificate

University of Guelph Online Environment Courses
http://www.open.uoguelph.ca/online/coursesoffered.htm
Online environmental courses offered by the University of 
Guelph in Canada include:

- Ecology
- Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
- Environment and History
- Forest Ecology
- 5000 Days: Environmental Perspectives and Human Choices

University of Findlay's Global Campus
http://www.gcampus.org/Welcome/
University of Findlay's Global Campus offers online degrees 
in environmental studies. The online degree programs are:

- Master Degree in Environmental, Safety and Health Management
- Environmental Management Degree Completion

Learn to Play Bridge
www.bridgepassion.com/
BridgePassion.com offers a very extensive free online 
course on how to play bridge.

Construction Classes
http://www.constructionclasses.com/
Online construction classes for those just starting in 
the construction industry as well as for experienced 
construction professionals. Current offerings include: 
Construction Blueprint Reading; Introduction to 
Construction Estimating; as well as an online Certificate 
in Construction Supervision.

WritingClasses.com
http://www.writingclasses.com/online/index.html
WritingClasses.com offers a variety of online writing 
courses. Choose from Fiction Writing, Memoir Writing, 
Nonfiction Writing, Business Writing, Novel Writing, 
Poetry Writing, Children's Books, Screenwriting, Sitcom 
Writing and Playwriting.

WritingTree
http://www.writingtree.com
A free community of writers, aspiring writers, readers, 
mentors and peers. Based on the principle that one of a 
writer's greatest joys is sharing with others, 
WritingTree.com manages a free Internet publishing community 
that allows people to publish their original writing online 
and receive recognition and feedback from readers worldwide.

Indiana University School of Education
http://www.indiana.edu/~disted/
The Indiana University School of Education offers two 
online master's degrees in education. Choose from:

- Master's Degree in Language Education
- Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Technology

Also available are a large selection of undergraduate 
and graduate courses online in a variety of education 
subjects.

Alberti Academy of Art History
http://www.albertiindustries.com/Alberti_Academy.htm
The Alberta Academy of Art History provides quality online 
courses in the history of art to anyone interested in the 
subject. The current emphasis is Italian Renaissance; and 
other courses are in development. The courses are based 
upon actual university-level courses, however neither 
textbooks nor software downloads are required, only the 
Internet browser that you are using right now and an 
e-mail account. Current courses titles:

- An Introduction to Art History
- Italian Renaissance Art: 1300-1520
- High Renaissance and Mannerism 

Each course is divided into twelve or more lecture modules 
that are attended online sequentially at the student's 
convenience. Questions can be directed towards your instructor 
from any page and at any time. Hyperlinks within the lesson 
modules permit you to check glossaries and consult related 
materials. Enrollment is free!

Defend University
http://www.defendu.com/
The award-winning Defend University site provides you with 
information and techniques for self-defense, security and 
defensive tactics. Learn how to keep yourself safe with 
articles and how-tos on self-defense, and how to prevent 
and resist physical assaults.

Online Ecommerce Courses
http://learn.berkeley.edu/
University of California Extension Online offers a range 
of online ecommerce courses. Choose from:

- Marketing for E-Commerce
- E-Commerce Business & Technology
- E-Commerce Internet Strategies
- Business Engineering for E-Commerce
- E-Commerce Systems Design, Integration and Deployment
- Crafting the E-Business Model

You can take these courses individually or work towards a 
Certificate in E-Commerce.

Online Ecommerce Courses at BCIT
http://online.bcit.ca/de/Corsmenu.htm
BCIT in British Columbia, Canada offers several online 
ecommerce courses available for credit. Current course 
titles include:

- Introduction to Electronic Commerce
- Electronic Data Exchange
- Case Studies in Electronic Commerce
- Online Business Management

How to Make an Elizabethan Corset
http://www.dnaco.net/~aleed/corsets/corsetpage/
If you have an interest in costuming or maybe just an 
upcoming date with a Shakespearean actor, you'll enjoy a 
visit to this site! How to Make an Elizabethan Corset is 
a complete step-by-step illustrated guide to making your 
own corset. You can also learn the history behind the corset, 
follow links to more corset resources, and take a peek at 
other Elizabethan underpinnings.

CornerHardware.com
http://www.cornerhardware.com/
CornerHardware.com has a huge selection of free how-to 
projects, tips and tutorials. Everything from How to 
Install Track Lighting, How to Install a Pet Door, 
Garage Makeover, How to Fix a Sagging Gate, to How to 
Build a Treehouse.

Hydro-U
http://www.simplyhydro.com/hydrou.htm
Interested in hydroponics? Start your learning here with 
free online mini-classes, tips, hydroponic basics and FAQ, 
and even free hydroponic system plans.

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Course Contest!
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Now 4 Courses to Win!

Course Sponsors:

Skills for You
http://www.skillsforyou.com

The lucky winner receives a gift certificate to 
online courses at Skills for You. You'll be able 
to choose one of the following series of courses:

- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Business Fundamentals
- Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers
- Understanding Financial Statements
- Project Management for the IT Sector

This month we welcome a new sponsor:

moneyXperts.com
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moneyXperts.com helps people all over the world take control 
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this Premium Lesson of the Day course.


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If you would like to be eligible to win one of these 4 
course prizes, simply send an email to:

mailto:CourseContest@worldwidelearn.com
with your full name (first and last) and email address and 
I will draw the 4 winners from the entries received.

Cut-off for this month's contest will be the end of day 
Sunday, July 2, 2000, so get your entry in as soon as you 
read this newsletter.

Thanks and Good Luck!


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Extras!
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Word Safari Vocabulary Expeditions
http://home.earthlink.net/~ruthpett/safari/index.htm
Expand your word knowledge while surfing the Web. Word 
Safari provides a playful approach to sharpening your 
academic vocabulary. Great fun!



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"Still Learning"
Angela Lovett
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