Could Online Learning Benefit Your Home School?

Could Online learning Benefit Your Home School? In “Could Online Learning Benefit Your Home School?,” Episode, #161, Meredith Curtis talks about online course. She explains how they work, as well as the pro’s and con’s of online learning for parent, teacher, and student. She shows parents how to stay involved with their children’s learning adventure if it includes online learning. Meredith also shares her experience with online learning as a result of COVID.     Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!       Show Notes Our wonderful homeschool co-op was forced to go online in 2020. My adventure with online learning and where I am today. Online Courses Whole year or semester. Live courses v. Go at Your Own Pace. Like a co-op with class time and work at home. Pro’s of Online Courses Teachers often Teach what they love (great if there are subjects you hate teaching) Great for working homeschool moms A unique perspective Gives Mom a break Build friendships all over the world Con’s of Online Courses Can get disconnected from children and what they are learning Can forget to make sure they are doing their homework Can hamper spontaneity Possible clash of worldviews/morals/ values Easy to get behind in courses for some students Everybody learning something different (20th Century) How Parents Can Stay Involved Listen in to classes occasionally Meet weekly to discuss what they are learning and what homework is due the next week Connect with teacher regularly Encourage children/teens to work hard and do their best Teaching at True North Laura Nolette and I (Meredith Curtis) both teach at True North Homeschool Academy. They have been offering live online classes for over a decade and have collectively been involved in alternative education in the form of private schools, classical academies, yeshivas, co-ops, class days, classical charters, online academies, and more. True North Homeschool Academy teachers are a group of passionate, qualified, creative educators providing carefully curated Core Courses and Clubs, delivered by utilizing cutting-edge technology, gamification, and solid academic pedagogy. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of homeschooling. Here are the classes Laura and I are teaching next year: Grades K-3 Science Exploration Grades 4-6 Science Exploration Elementary Middle Ages Exploration Jr. High Writing Like a Reporter/Exploring Journalism Jr. High US Geography Jr. High 20th Century World History High School 20th Century World History High School Photo Shop ...