Joy at Home Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Does anyone have any information on the upcoming changes to CC history cards? Now that I spent a small fortune on VP cards, not sure I'm happy about this. I'm wondering if the events will be the same. I can't imagine trying to relearn new cards after memorizing 160:001_huh: Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Go here and listen to yesterday's episode of Leigh@Lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Go here and listen to yesterday's episode of Leigh@Lunch. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 sigh... new timeline cards (they sound good but goodness!! I am not made of money) new foundations guide tuition & registration increases did i miss anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Go here and listen to yesterday's episode of Leigh@Lunch. Is that an hour long? I need a summary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in KS Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Apparently, if they get enough likes on their facebook page, they'll release a sneak peak of the front of one of the cards. They need less than a hundred more to get that... I'd love to see the back as well. I'm wondering if they offer lists of extra resources like VP cards do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 sigh... new timeline cards (they sound good but goodness!! I am not made of money) new foundations guide tuition & registration increases did i miss anything? Or maybe this is the summary? egads. I do not want my kids to have to learn new cards. I do not want to buy new cards. I'm irritated with the money I shelled out a year ago on supplies that were supposed to last for years to come. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in KS Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 One of the things the podcast mentioned was that the lists will be in the guides and the cards won't be necessary if money is an issue. Also, it's up to the director when the transition will take place, but it will be sometime within the next three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 why all of the changes, though? what's the issue with the existing stuff? I know the new stuff will be copyrighted CC materials but how does that help me? Please... break it down for me. I've spent a lot of money so far. If I can understand the changes, I'll feel better about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 why all of the changes, though? what's the issue with the existing stuff? I know the new stuff will be copyrighted CC materials but how does that help me? Please... break it down for me. I've spent a lot of money so far. If I can understand the changes, I'll feel better about it. Veritas Press will not allow CC to make a song using their timeline cards because they are copyrighted. CC decided to make their own cards so they could use them however they wanted without having to worry about the copyright issues. The new guide is a result of needing to put the CC cards in rather than having the veritas cards listed. I understand in some ways why they are making the changes. I just hate that it is happening to us. Edited to add... I have no idea the reason behind tuition/registration increase. This is the first I've heard about that. Does anyone have numbers yet on the increase? Did it tell in the broadcast how much it would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Tuition only went up like $12. Registration went up $25 but only on the first kid. That is the first increase in 6 years. There is a new guide every time cycle one rolls around to accommodate updates and changes. The directors will have change sheets for those wanting to hold off on buying the guide. The copyright issues have been a problem for the timeline for a while. This will be a welcome change because of the resources that can be developed. AND, like the acts and facts science cards, they will only be needed an extra resource, not a required purchase. these changes are not that big of a deal. I hope to sell my timeline cards to recoup that money at least in part. The cost of doing business is going up all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixiebuckeye Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 But are the cards in the same order as we have already been learning? I mean history shouldn't change, but what is covered could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Okie Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I listened to part of the broadcast. It sounds like the timeline will be different, but it will tie more closely to the history sentences. On the back, there will also be a map to tie into geography. I didn't listen closely enough to hear whether there is a description on the back as with the Veritas cards. They have a song in the works. I think she said there will be 7 cards a week instead of the 8 we have now. There will also be Presidents cards. I also heard them say that they are making the cards more 'diverse' in that they incorporating major events from around the globe ('the end of apartheid' was mentioned as being one of the cards). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 They are going to release previews of the cards once they get to a certain number on their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/classicalconversations I'm very curious. I like the FB page. That's how I knew about the podcast. :) I think it is worth listening to if you have the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'm bummed that we're memorizing the cards and hand motions when they won't continue. I keep reassuring my kids that we'll be repeating these every year. On the other hand, having a sandardized song to help memorize would be nice. As far as when the transition will occur, I hope our campus does it sooner rather than later. MY youngest ones will be in Foundations for years, so might as well bite the bullet now. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Okie Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'm bummed that we're memorizing the cards and hand motions when they won't continue. I keep reassuring my kids that we'll be repeating these every year. On the other hand, having a sandardized song to help memorize would be nice. I was very aggravated at first, but to the kids (mine are young) it will probably be relatively painless since they memorize so easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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