Preparation for MODULE 1

PREPARATION FOR MODULE 1

The New Revolution: New Ideas Regarding Aging & Retirement in

America

Health & WellnessA. This Course has been Designed for

eLearners-College/Adult Level

1. Skills Needed: a. Basic Computer Skillsb. Ability to Learn New Technologiesc. Previous Online Course

Elluminate Link

I selected this tool because it allows me to speak and interact with the participants, answer questions and clarify requirements.

Elluminate is the place I use for my office and will post the hours I will be available.

Since I do not have a group, I will place my presentation within this program.

Preparation for Module 1

A. Introduction in Elluminate

1. Ice Breaker and Introductions

a. Explanation of Course Goals & Objectivesb. Overview of Weekly Topics and Modulesc. Explain Course Expectations/Requirementsd. Ask Them to Post Individual Profilese. Open Discussion or Questions

Web Based ApplicationsTechnology Used for the Course

1. Elluminate2. PBS Videos3. Diigo Group4. Wiki Site5. Voice Thread6. Glogster7. Google Blog

Learning Goals & ObjectivesUpon Completion of this course:

The learner will understand the many factors involved in the determination of whether or not US citizens have a right to quality of life in their end of life years.

The learner will understand the impact of the current economic crisis on the distribution of social services and social security resources.

The learner will be able to articulate the differences in concepts of aging and retirement in the past and in the 21st Century.

The learner will be able to describe why systemic changes are occurring as Baby Boomers turn 65.

The learner will be able to analyze the need for rethinking retirement and its many facets, due to the explosion of retiring “Boomers”(1/4 of the US. Population) and the effects of this reality on the economy and the political system in the United States.

Terminology to Post to Wiki Site Aging Ageism Baby Boomers Senior Citizens Retirement Social Security Pensions Medicare 401K/IRA

My Wiki Space

Reading & Viewing Materials in Preparation for Module 1

Aging America: First baby boomers about to reach 65

Retirement Revolution: The New Reality Retirement Revolution Retirement Savings: Data and Trends Boomers Wanting to Work Beyond Retire

ment Age Find Limited Options CRS Report for Congress: Older Workers E

mployment & Retirement Trends

Optional Reading & Viewing

Baby Boomers Legacy Famous Baby Boomers Baby Boomers Don’t Deserve the Bum Ra

p They Often Get Boomers Joining Social Media at Record R

ate

1. Defining the Basic Concepts of Baby Boomer Aging and Retirement in the 21st Century

Every eight seconds a “baby boomer” becomes 65 years of age in the United States. These boomers have lived through: the Rock & Roll Era and Elvis; the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; the Civil Rights Movement; the Watts Riots, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Vietnam War and Watergate. They have tuned in, turned on and dropped out and in again. They fought for: women’s rights to men’s jobs and equal pay; the right to their own body; the right not to fight the Vietnam War; the right to sit in any public place as an equal to all men; and defined their own sexuality with the help of the Hite Report and Dr. Joyce Brothers. Some famous “boomers” are Cher, Bill and Hilary Clinton, George W. Bush to name just a few. They are role models to many Americans and leaders in their own right.

  Today the “Boomers” are fighting a new revolution…the right to not retirement

and work well into these, so called, retirement years and maintain a of quality of life they thought they were planning for all their lives. With the advances of modern medicine they are healthier, will live longer and enjoy life spiritual and physically more than any other senior citizens in history. They are facing new barriers and redefining what retirement is or is not in the 21st Century.

Requirements Please read materials and research the issue on the web 25% Post new findings in Diigo Group. 10%

Enter one definition in Wiki 10 %

Create a Glog or Blog on one of the material topics 30%

Join and Post to the Discussion in Voice Thread 25%

Assessment GuidelinesExcellentCompleting Assignments on timeWell thought out; creative and thought provoking discussions and glogsAccurate and organized presentationsTimely and insightful responses to classmate’s postingsCorrect grammar spelling and punctuation-less than 5% mistakes

Very GoodCompleting assignments late with permissionAdding to discussions with some preparation and thoughtReasonably presented glogs and discussionThoughtful responses to classmate’s postingsGood grammar, spelling and punctuation-less than 15% mistakes PassingCompleting all assignmentsAdding to discussionsPosting to glogs and discussionsTimely responses to classmate’s postingsReadable spelling, grammar and punctuation-less than 25% FailingNot completing 50% of the assignments on time or with permissionNot adding thoughtful responses to discussionsDisorganized presentationsNot responding to classmate’s postingsDifficult to read postings due to errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation-over 50%Not seeking tutoring or help with assignments from instructor or academic success office