I wanted to let everyone know about these free online classes that you and your family can access through your hometown library's website. If your library isn't offering the Universal Classes, ask them to consider it.
Universal Class Library Edition, a new online continuing education service designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries. Universal Class offers over 540 courses in a variety of subjects including Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care, GED preparation, Science, History, and others. With real instructors guiding the learning in a collaborative learning environment with engaging video-based lessons. Assignments are graded, certificates of achievement and Continuing Education Units are given upon completion of most courses (CEUs are not generally recognized by colleges).
You need your library card to sign up on your hometown library's website. Most classes are for middle school age and up, but some classes you could do with the whole family. You can read the descriptions of the courses to decide if it is appropriate for your child.
So go check out your hometown library's website and see if they are offering Universal Class!
