Crimson Wife Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Just saw this on another list and thought that some of you might be interested. I have no personal experience with the provider but have heard good things from people I know who have taken courses through Athena's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Is anyone registering for this class? I'm considering this for dd7. I'm also looking at Mythology on Wed mornings for dd9. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm considering the Mythology one for DD7-she's planning to take the National Mythology exam this Spring, and I think she'd just plain enjoy having more people to talk about it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I missed this thread before... what a great resource! I think we're going to sign up for "Literature Club" every other Monday... DS would enjoy something like this. We're looking at the Wednesday Mythology course as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Is anyone registering for this class? I'm considering this for dd7. I'm also looking at Mythology on Wed mornings for dd9. :bigear: DD is very interested. She's almost 7 too. We focused heavily on fairy tales and mythology last year and this year. I noticed at the bottom of the page that students get a free subscription to Brain Pop for that semester of enrollment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Registration is open. I asked Kirsten about Beast and she said, "My vision for Beast Academy Mathematics is to maximize the socialization aspect through online learning, extra activities, and discussions about what we are learning and how we can use the concepts in our everyday lives (or an imaginary life ;-). I'm looking forward to using the curriculum!" I'm sold. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Registration is open. I asked Kirsten about Beast and she said, "My vision for Beast Academy Mathematics is to maximize the socialization aspect through online learning, extra activities, and discussions about what we are learning and how we can use the concepts in our everyday lives (or an imaginary life ;-). I'm looking forward to using the curriculum!" I'm sold. :) Beast C and D for you then? Any other classes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Beast C and D for you then? Any other classes? I registered for Beast A/B on Tuesdays at 9. We'll do C/D in the spring if the class is a good fit. Dd9 will do Mythology and World Geo on Weds. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I registered for Beast A/B on Tuesdays at 9. We'll do C/D in the spring if the class is a good fit. Dd9 will do Mythology and World Geo on Weds. :) Thanks, Beth. Do the kids get to see each other? Or hear each other? I've never joined a webinar or online class. I think DD will be very excited to meet your girls since we've been looking at your blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks, Beth. Do the kids get to see each other? Or hear each other? I've never joined a webinar or online class. I think DD will be very excited to meet your girls since we've been looking at your blog. Not sure. I'm assuming it's like Potter's School. Teacher is on camera, the students will be on audio/text. Interactive White Board. I could be wrong. Kirsten is great. Just email and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Oh this looks great! I can't make DD get up at 2am for a class though can I? Darn time difference... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Was just thinking the same thing. Midnight for the class I was looking at for Flossy :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Oh this looks great! I can't make DD get up at 2am for a class though can I? Darn time difference... :( Was just thinking the same thing. Midnight for the class I was looking at for Flossy :( Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in SEVA Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 My oldest DS took the Mythology class 2 years ago and has taken six other classes at Athena's and OnlineG3. We have been very happy with ALL of them (though we use the classes as enrichment, so DS does not do all of the assignments). My 2nd DS will be taking the Beast Academy class (though I am HOPING Kirsten adds a second section at 9 AM on Monday as we have a schedule conflict with Tuesday classes) and the Intermediate Literature class. My oldest will be taking the Mythology class on Thursdays and a Lightning Literature class at OnlineG3. There are no cameras involved in the classes at all. It uses the elluminate environment if you want to look it up. Students are required to have headphones with a microphone. The instructor has a whiteboard/powerpoint style presentation and leads the discussion. There is a typing chat field ongoing during the class, and there is a way for students to talk when given access to the microphone (so there are no problems with kids talking over each other). There is a list of assignments to be completed throughout the week (mostly links to websites, BrainPop videos, and a couple of actual assignments), plus a list of chapters to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in SEVA Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 PS -- For those in distant time zones - all of the classes are recorded. So even though your child wouldn't be able to participate in the class discussion, he/she could still benefit from the class and participate in the discussions on the message boards (which are moderated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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