Post by eyeofthestorm on Mar 4, 2021 8:08:28 GMT -6
Hi Ladies,
As you have read in my posts, I teach classes online. Well, one of the platforms through which I teach is closing for next year, but several teachers will be offering classes independently. I wanted to share those with you. These ladies are all ladies of faith.
Using another teacher is not for every family. In 2015, I was really fortunate to encounter a teacher (online) who sparked my boys' imaginations. The best part was, even though she taught science, I saw their writing skills improve dramatically because they were interested and excited about what they learned in her class (I was happy to have them write about it). We've used online or computer based classes since then, but last year, we really increased. They were a real blessing when opportunities to meet in person with their groups dramatically dropped off. While live classes are not the same as in person, they can provide the opportunity to connect with a teacher who is too far to work in person in any situation.
I want to say something about tuition as well. When I first began looking for live high-school level classes, I was STUNNED at the tuition. Well, ladies, I was - and still am - spoiled. Actually teaching several high-school level classes myself over these past two years taught me that when I pay that tuition (about $10/class) is a bargain compared with the amount of time, energy, and pure dedication these ladies put into their classes.
I have decided not to teach any high school literature or writing classes next year. I am offering a series of "modules" (month long classes) in the uses of computer applications and middle school literature. (The computer applications course covers skills in word processing, slideshows, spreadsheets, and website design using practical projects that apply to personal management, workplace skills, with some information about college course formatting expectations).
As you have read in my posts, I teach classes online. Well, one of the platforms through which I teach is closing for next year, but several teachers will be offering classes independently. I wanted to share those with you. These ladies are all ladies of faith.
Using another teacher is not for every family. In 2015, I was really fortunate to encounter a teacher (online) who sparked my boys' imaginations. The best part was, even though she taught science, I saw their writing skills improve dramatically because they were interested and excited about what they learned in her class (I was happy to have them write about it). We've used online or computer based classes since then, but last year, we really increased. They were a real blessing when opportunities to meet in person with their groups dramatically dropped off. While live classes are not the same as in person, they can provide the opportunity to connect with a teacher who is too far to work in person in any situation.
I want to say something about tuition as well. When I first began looking for live high-school level classes, I was STUNNED at the tuition. Well, ladies, I was - and still am - spoiled. Actually teaching several high-school level classes myself over these past two years taught me that when I pay that tuition (about $10/class) is a bargain compared with the amount of time, energy, and pure dedication these ladies put into their classes.
- Beth Hempton. elizabethhempton.com/ (high school and adult-level writing classes and British Literature (11th/12th grade) Beth has decades of homeschooling AND professional writing behind her, and she actually ran in-person and online co-ops for over twenty years. I think highly of Beth, and two of our boys will be taking a high-school writing methods class with her next year. I would not recommend a student take Beth's British Literature class until after they have very solid skills in writing five-paragaph essays in several different writing styles (narrative, expository, compare/contrast)
- Danielle Theobald www.danielletheobald.com/ I enrolled our youngest in Danielle's middle school writing class this year, and it's been a good experience. Previously, he took some IEW classes. He got good grades, but it still wasn't a good fit for his personality. His writing has really improved over this year working with Danielle. She is also offering a class in American Literature (10th/11th grade level work).
- Julie Tsoukalas learnwithmrst.weebly.com/ Julie teaches American Sign Language. None of our boys have taken her classes. However, I thought I would share because this is SUCH a popular subject and teachers can be hard to come by. I also know that several of my writing/literature students have taken classes with Julie this year, and their parents have been very pleased and will continue with Julie next year.
I have decided not to teach any high school literature or writing classes next year. I am offering a series of "modules" (month long classes) in the uses of computer applications and middle school literature. (The computer applications course covers skills in word processing, slideshows, spreadsheets, and website design using practical projects that apply to personal management, workplace skills, with some information about college course formatting expectations).