ONLINE CLASSES

• Universal Class
• Adult GED Test Prep
• U of I Extension Webinars
• Links to Additional Courses

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For adults and children - learn anything from computer skills to landscaping!
Universal Class offers over 500 different online courses-everything from computer information to cooking, languages, writing skills, gardening and pet care.

• Click on the logo to the right.
• Set up an account with your Eureka Public Library card number.
• Look through the catalog of available classes and get started! 

For a step-by-step guide on how to get started with Universal Class, click on the Getting Started with Universal Class section below:

Getting Started with Universal class:

Requirements
Library ID Number D_________________________
Email Address

Let’s Start:  

1. Click on the following link to access the Universal Class website: https://eurekail.universalclass.com/promo.htm?    
2. Enter your library card when prompted to do so.​​

Registering For Classes:

1. Entering your library card number will take you to the “New Member Registration Form.”
2. Create a username and password. Make sure to write down your username and password so you do not forget them!            
3. Once you completely fill out the registration, click continue.                     
4. A confirmation email should have been sent to the email you provided.
5. Before you may enroll in any class, you must confirm your email address by clicking on the link provided within the email sent to you.       
6. Once your email is confirmed, go back to the Universal Class homepage and sign in.
7. This should lead you to a page with multiple course options.
8. Find a course, or courses, that appeal to you and peruse your options.
9. When you have found a course you would like to enroll in, scroll to the top and find the button that says “Join This Course.” This will take you to a confirmation screen. Click the "Join this Class" button.​
10. After you join the class and you want to begin, you may click on the “Enter Course” button at any time.

Universal Class f.a.q.

Frequently Asked Questions:
​Q: How long do I have to complete each course?
A: You have six (6) months to complete each course.  If you are unable to complete a course within six months, you may always re-enroll in a course and pick up where you left off.
 
Q: What are CEU’s?
A: CEU stands for “Continuing Education Unit,” where one (1) CEU credit hour is equal to ten (10) hours of actual work it takes to complete a specific course.
 
Q: How many hours will it take to complete a course?
A: Most courses take between ten (10) to twenty (20) hours.  If a course says it is worth 1.5 CEU’s, that means it will take fifteen (15) hours of work to complete the course.
 
Q: Is there an instructor available to answer questions?
A: Yes. The courses are both self-paced and instructor-led. An instructor is available to answer questions as well as monitor and assess your performance in the course.
 
Q: Do I need to buy any textbooks?
A: Most courses on UniversalClass™ are thoroughly written enough so you will not need to buy any required textbooks--although we will recommend additional reading materials to purchase--these materials are optional and you are not required to buy them to complete the course. However, some courses do require textbooks (for example, many of the Algebra and Geometry courses require textbooks)--refer to the class syllabus for any 'required textbooks' or other course supplies.

**All questions and answers were taken from https://www.universalclass.com/faq/index.htm​

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center™ offers practice tests and live, online test coaching:

​alc.brainfuse.com/alc/home.asp?adult=1&a_id=CFBA55A6

The University of Illinois Extension is not able to offer in-person programming at the library at this time, but they do have a variety of webinars available:

extension.illinois.edu/global/upcoming-webinars

Financial Literacy

Money Smart Week programs this past April were canceled due to COVID-19, but there are five financial literacy classes you can watch online for free! Classes include:

• Twelve Months to Take Charge of Your Finances  Take control of your finances by focusing on one part of your financial life each month with help from personal finance educator Karen Chan. Follow her Money Calendar guide to learn where your money goes, evaluate your debt and credit, and estimate your income in retirement!
• The Financial Diaries Rachel Schneider author of Financial Diaries: How Americans Cope in a World of Uncertainty explains what she discovered by interviewing 235 low- and moderate-income families facing economic challenges.
• Financial Literacy Month Activities for Kids at Home Kid-focused class with fun and educational personal finance lessons for elementary students. The lessons are designed to spark conversations about money and the importance of spending wisely.
• Scammed: Investment Fraud Revealed Every year, more than 2,100 enforcement actions are taken in response to scams in the U.S. In the webinar, Senior Investor Education Coordinator Kelly Griese identifies common traits among people targeted, common types of scams, useful self-defense tips, and who to contact for help.

Click on the button below to watch these classes provided by Money Smart Week:

Financial Literacy Classes

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