Our Discussion Groups

Discussion group seminars have traditionally been some of the most effective and enjoyable ways to learn. FurtherLearning uses today’s technology to offer these seminar-type experiences to vastly more people, wherever they are.

FurtherLearning Webinars

FurtherLearning allows you to participate in live, engaging webinars using the audio/video capability of your smartphone. Our webinars make learning more active vs. passive, and fit the lifestyles of today's Lifelong Learners and Discussion Leaders.

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Our Vision

FurtherLearning is using technology to develop something new in education. Our vision is to form a new kind of social network—one that aligns with how people would naturally like to learn and grow their community. These are our guiding principles:

  • Connectivity

    • Finding and connecting Lifelong Learners with common interests
    • Matching Lifelong Learners with outstanding Discussion Leaders
    • Having great QUESTions as a link

  • Focus

    • Focused on the needs and interests of Lifelong Learners (typically aged 45 – 75) vs. traditional students
    • E.g., empty nesters, semi-retired, retired

  • Quality

    • Aiming for the highest quality of educational experiences
    • Seeking the most knowledgeable and inspiring Discussion Leaders

  • Privacy

    • Striving to build a business supported by member revenue, not ads
    • Respecting member privacy

  • Openness

    • Crowdsourcing the most compelling QUESTions for our members
    • Encouraging input and feedback as we grow the community
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A Simple Process

Our platform makes the process simple.

For Lifelong Learners

  • 1 Find a QUESTion that sparks your curiosity.

  • 2 Join the community as a member.

  • 3 Indicate your interest in the course.

  • 4 Enroll in the course on line and pay by credit card if the course is launched.

  • 5 Receive a link to course materials.

  • 6 Use your smart phone to speak, listen, and watch as part of a live webinar.

  • 7 After the course ends, enroll in more courses to continue learning.

For Discussion Leaders

  • 1 Join the community.

  • 2 Plan a short, 6-week series of 1-hour Discussions that boil down a topic to its compelling essence.

  • 3 Use your laptop PC to moderate the Discussions in a live, interactive webinar.

  • 4 Follow a simplified Syllabus with an Agenda and Preparation (homework) for each Discussion.

  • 5 Receive payment when course is completed.

  • 6 Repeat the course with new Lifelong Learners or propose follow-on/new courses, if you wish.

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Sign Up as a Member

The first step is to get on our membership list.

Lifelong Learners

  • Become part of a community of interesting people who value lifelong learning.

  • Tell us what QUESTions you want as a course.

  • Receive updates as new courses and services are added.

Discussion Leaders

  • See opportunities to teach an entirely new audience of mature, motivated students with stimulating life experiences and perspectives.

  • Pursue a new way to supplement your income.

  • Foster your own professional and personal mission.

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