Feeling bored? Here are some ideas to keep you busy.
All of the resources listed below are FREE.
Take a Free Online Ivy League Course
Several Ivy League schools are offering free online courses, known as Massive Open Online Courses, across multiple online platforms.
Learn to Code
You can use freeCodeCamp not only to learn to code absolutely free but also to earn verified certifications along the way.
Explore US National Parks
Google’s The Hidden World of the National Parks exhibit allows you to take 360-degree tours of some of the most remote and beautiful U.S. National Parks:
- Alaska’s Kenai Fjords
- Hawai’i Volcanoes
- New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns
- Utah’s Bryce Canyon
- Florida’s Dry Tortugas
"Tour" Museums, Zoos, and Theme Parks
From Louvre to San Diego Zoo to Disney World, see the list of attractions offering virtual tours here.
Free eBooks
You can borrow e-books from most public libraries. See this CNET guide for details.
You can also access free e-books here:
Learn Computer Animation
There are several computer animation software programs that are available for free.
The one that is on my “to-do” list is Blender. It is a free and open-source animation software that also has capabilities for 3D modeling, game creation, motion tracking, and more. This tool enables artists to turn stills into 3D animation. You can download it here.
Blender Guru offers easy to follow tutorials on YouTube.
Start a Blog
Share your passion with the world. You can start for free at WordPress.
Or you can build your own website using the WordPress platform for less than $100. WPBeginners has a great step by step guide on how to get started.
Learn a New Language
I had quite a bit of success with Duolingo.
See the list of other resources here.
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