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Dr. George Online Classes

Barbara Denny George, Ed.D. offers self-paced, online courses/adventures for children and adults, as well as classes for families and senior citizens.  These hobby, educational and family online courses give you a chance to work on a one to one basis at your own speed, on the dates and times of your choosing.  You will learn how to use the Internet for fun educational, family and hobby pursuits.  

Courses are $49 and have several links to explore regarding each activity with an average of 18 hours participation time. E-mail is available for questions and comments for participant and teacher interaction on a one-to-one basis.  Each course will be online for 30 days per session. The course is "up there" for 30 days for you to log into as much or as little as you desire according to your own personal schedule.

Upon registration, send an e-mail to CEonline@lanecc.edu requesting access passwords.

How to Register

Winter term classes:

34096 American History, Jan 15-Feb 14

An online introduction to American History through exploration of selected sites on the Internet.  An investigation of American patriotism and the patriots who started it all. A review of American symbols and a look at historical documents and events virtual reality style.  Suggested for ages  12 and up. 

34097 As the Sundial Turns, Feb 13-Mar 15

Social studies turn the hands of time as you experiment with activities that help understand community, state, country, continent and planetary relationships.  Learn how to find your address on an Internet map, then broaden your map knowledge by playing games with states and capitals.  Figure out what to do when aliens travel through the solar system.  Have you ever heard of Pangaea?  All of this online and more As the Sundial turns... Suggested for ages 8 to 13. 

34098 Exploring the Civil War, Jan 24-Feb 23

A wonderful self-paced online course for Civil War enthusiasts, and those who want to learn more about the Civil War. Explore diaries, letters, newspapers. Reenact battles and follow up commentary.  Learn how to find your Civil War ancestors. Suggested for ages  14 to adult.

34099 Go West, Young Girl, Go West, Jan 15-Feb 14

What was pioneer life for a cowgirl? Learn what motivated them to endure this way of life. See what their travel was like,  and how life became once they reached their destination. Suggested for ages  8 and up. 

34091 Groundwork: Gardening 1, Feb 15-Mar 20

A course for new and old gardeners, individuals working to become a Master Gardener and those folks who are just plain interested.  The objective of this course is to provide a general appreciation and knowledge of the basics of gardening.  Before becoming a successful gardener, you should have some groundwork knowledge.  Course activities include beginning botany, soils and plant nutrition, insects and disease.  Recommended for adults.

34100 Luck o' the Irish, Feb 14-Mar 15

An exploration of Ireland through the Internet.  The next best thing to traveling the Emerald Isle.  If you are planning a trip to Ireland, take this course before leaving.  Learn about famous places, Irish Saints and Legends, Irish Tales, Ballads, Songs and Irish Recipes.  Utilize the one-to-one personal instruction by a qualified instructor from the comfort of your own home.  Recommended for ages 8 to adult. 

34092 Science Made Interesting, Jan 16-Feb 15

An online Experience with Science that is easy to understand, exploratory in nature and interesting too!  Some of the topics covered are: The Nervous System, Chemistry, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Electricity and more.  Much about the science you were afraid to ask in a classroom setting you can enjoy one-on-one from the comforts of home.  Suggested for ages 12 to adult. 

34093 Solar System Savvy, Feb 14-Mar 15

An online adventure into the Solar System and the Galaxy in which we reside.  Have you ever wished you knew more about planets, the solar system, galaxies and black holes but didn't want to take a test about the?  This is the fun online experience for you.  Explore the wonders of space through the Internet from your own home. Suggested for ages 10 and up.

34094 Storm Chasing, Feb 20-Mar 21

Learn about storms, how they form and what causes them. Learn about clouds, storm phenomenon and what tornado chasers need to know and what they do. Suggested for ages  13 and up.

34101 What is Genealogy?, Jan 17-Feb 16

Learn to trace your family history using the Internet.  An online course for persons new to Genealogy and/or the Internet. Suggested for ages 12 to adult.

34095 When Pigs Fly, Jan 22-Feb 21

This online course deals with introductory science concepts and gives you a chance to do some experiments both on and off line.  Use sliced cheese to understand fractures.  What do cheeseburgers and science have in common?  Participate in online treasure hunts. Suggested for ages  9 to 14.

34102 Where to Find Specific Genealogical Information on the Internet, Feb 27-Mar 28

Learn how to find the unusual and miscellaneous on the Internet.  Suggested for ages 13 to adult.

34103 Who Wants to be a "Mathenaire", Jan 10-Feb 9

After this online adventure you will not need to use any lifelines on your road to success. Equip yourself with a higher understanding of Algebra, Geometry, Trig and more. One day this information could be worth millions. Suggested for ages  12 and up.

34104 Zipper Connections, Feb 12-Mar 13

Never before has math been so much fun!  You will zip through problems online and participate in challenge puzzles with an alien.  Have you ever used animals to help with math?  Have you ever tied knots online?  You will learn how to do it all with the Zipper Connections.  Includes: math computation, graphing, probability, poloyominoes, critical thinking, counting, numbers, problem solving and symmetry. Suggested for ages  9 to 14.

Spring term classes:

42440 As the Sundial Turns, Apr 3-May 3

Social studies turn the hands of time as you experiment with activities that help understand community, state, country, continent and planetary relationships.  Learn how to find your address on an Internet map, then broaden your map knowledge by playing games with states and capitals.  Figure out what to do when aliens travel through the solar system.  Have you ever heard of Pangaea?  All of this online and more As the Sundial turns... Suggested for ages 8 to 13.

42441 Brain Crank, Apr 3-May 3

Get in gear to crank out some mind bending solutions to a variety of physical science dilemmas online.  See methods used by the Egyptians to pull large heavy boulders up an inclined plane.  Take a snack break with a lever, then learn how to pull or lift five times your weight!. Suggested for ages  8 to 13.

42444 Mummies, Apr 3-May 3

Mummies have always been an intriguing topic. We linger in museums to view one.  Meet the Iceman and other mummies in different parts of the world in this unique online adventure.  Suggested for ages  11 and up. 

42445 Perplexing Pyramids, Apr 3-May 3

These amazing structures built long ago are still intriguing us today. Learn the what, why, where, when and how answers about these and similar infamous archeological sites. Suggested for ages  13 and up.

42448 Unsolved Mysteries and the Unexplained, Apr 3-May 3

Review controversies about the Abominable Snowman, Loch Ness Monster, Ball Lightning, Lake Champlain Creature, Stonehenge and Black Holes.  Explore what happened to Amelia Earhardt and other unexplained events.  Suggested  for ages 13 and up.

42443 Hummingbirds, Apr 8-May 8

Explore and learn about hummingbirds and how nature has adapted and made these creatures unique little flying machines.  Suggested for ages  11 and up.

42450 Xeriscaping and Composting, Apr 8-May 8

Water conservation and recycling awareness has made xeriscaping and composting very popular in the gardening and landscape arena. Suggested for ages 10 and up.

42451 Over and Under the Sea, May 1-May 30

In this online adventure we will take a look at the evolution of beaches and coral reefs and the animals related to those habitats. There are a lot of activities to explore so dive in and get your feet wet -- virtual reality style. Take advantage of one-on-one interaction with the instructor s. Suggested for ages 11 and up. 

42447 Stargazing - Virtual Reality Style, May 6-Jun 5

If the skies are cloudy all night where you live or if you enjoy looking and learning about the night skies, this is a fun online course for you. You don't have to worry about the weather or city lights. Just put on some comfortable clothes, log on to the course and enjoy stargazing. Suggested for ages 10 and up. 

42442 Carnivorous Plants, May 8-Jun 7

Learn about this amazing variety of plants that capture insects in different ways.  Investigate and explore Sundews, Venus Flytraps, Pitcher Plants and Butterworts.  Suggested for ages 13 and up. 

42446 Stamp Collecting - The Basics, May 8-Jun 7

You may want to work on a Scout Merit Badge, start a new hobby or revitalize an old one.  Learn the basics of postal collecting  Suggested for ages 9 to adult.

42449 Underground Pressure Cookers, May 8-Jun 7

Registration is easy!

1. First, register for your class at Lane:

• If you already have a Lane Student ID number or “L” number, log on to ExpressLane, access Enrollment Services and follow the links to register for your class.
• If you don’t have an ”L” number, call or visit the Continuing Education Department at (541) 463-5252, 1059 Willamette Street in Eugene.
• Complete the Community Education Registration form and mail or fax it to the address or fax number provided on the form.
• Come in person to the Lane Community College Downtown Center at 1059 Willamette Street in Eugene.
• Call the Continuing Education office at (541) 463-5252.

2. Next, email your name and course registration number to ceonline@lanecc.edu to receive passwords for access to the class.

3. Enjoy your class!