justamouse Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 They are BRILLIANT. They are FREE. Have a conference in your own home. :D I started out at Plenary, 01. She has such a great voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have seen the ones on youtube.. thanks for the link to these! I can't wait to listen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks for the link! Last year my birthday present from DH was downloads of 3 SWB lectures and a child free afternoon to have my own personal homeschool conference! (I think it might have been superior to a real conference. There were no crying children, no crowds, and...........................I could listen while sipping my adult lemonade! :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ya, listened to it last night. Both the SWB lectures. I was a little startled at the Latin dedication of 10 years vs. the loss of specialization section. I absolutely loved the framework explanation of grammar/logic/rhetoric, the overview of neo-classical. I felt like I "listened" to WEM instead of reading it in most of it. I'm still plowing through the list, got slightly sidetracked on debate theory. I listened to Kern's literature and how not to kill the love of it. I think Ravi Jain is next. The metaphysical one. Steven Breedlove looks interesting. :) "Exhaustion through Rigor". There's a bunch of good ones on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 I LOVE the dishes/house part. SO FLIPPING TRUE. :D How's that for a tease. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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justamouse Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 :D Perrin's, Kern, and Kopff's are going to keep me up all night. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 SWB really got me cranked last night. In the few hours of sleep I had, I was dreaming about what she said. (I do that often, whatever I hear before sleep is what I dream about.) I had this dream where we all were walking around her house, looking at her bookshelves (lol, wonder where that came from?) - anyway, where I really wanted to go in this dream was into her office to look at her collection of history books, but she wouldn't let anyone in there. Wouldn't you just die to have a list of titles in her personal collection on history? I'd totally buy that book. :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Well, but remember that she gets hundreds of books from the W&M library for each project. She doesn't own them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ooh, those will be fun! Three of those speakers are faculty members at the classical school I taught at pre-kids. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Yay! I hadn't heard about this. :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm trying to get the 21st century cast in. Reynolds mentions in here that there was a tiff out in California about textbooks- as in print textbooks, giving kids backaches and how they are making the transition into Ipad formats. Now, hold that for a second...it's a valid point. Now, add the line of thought about "marking up a book." As in highlighting, passage reading, making margin notes- and the value that's attached to that type of ownership. Now, hold that thought for a second...also a valid point Now, add to that the difference between a living book and a textbook (which SWB does a brilliant job of in her podcast). So there are 3 things to reconcile there, and what end comes of it? 1. Textbook weight, moving to electronic formats and online.. 2. How to Read a Book (lol) in 3 complete readings, ala WEM. 3. What value difference is there between living books & textbooks. I don't think that Ipads lend themselves to WEM style reading or absorbtion, but they have their place, maybe in textbook land? So would it make sense to say, to really hit the baseline for primary resources and living books, to stay with print/paperbacks- and for the overview and guide, use textbooks? I loved that she used quotes from Eliza Farr and TJ in her talk. I really took a good look at both the passages she pulled from in the talk prior to listening to this cast. It was one of those: "What are you laughing at now?" moments in the house. That super-clicked for me...but... Like I have the time or the skill to explain that....:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Wow! Thank you for the link - I'm going there now! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If anyone gets to the Jim Reynolds 21st Century Skills & Classical Education cast, the two background players he speaks of are here: http://www.hmhinnovation.com/LV.php Learning Village http://www.p21.org/ Partnership for 21st Century Skills Both are tremendously huge sites, written in contemporary edu-speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I just finished the Plenary talk. Wow! I only saw two of SWB's. Are there more somewhere? Thanks AGAIN for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I *think* the three pre-conference sessions are hers, if I'm understanding a vague reference made in the plenary. I think they were probably her three talks on writing (one for each stage). But I haven't double-checked this yet . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I *think* the three pre-conference sessions are hers, if I'm understanding a vague reference made in the plenary. I think they were probably her three talks on writing (one for each stage). But I haven't double-checked this yet . . . Oh thanks! I will check them out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 If you get a chance after you to listen to some of these please give us a line or two to tell us what they are about. Some of the titles are obscure and I only have so much time. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thank you for posting this! I can't wait to listen! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks for posting this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 If you get a chance after you to listen to some of these please give us a line or two to tell us what they are about. Some of the titles are obscure and I only have so much time. Thanks! Found this on the home page: Click here for seminar details It gives a nice description of each lecture. It also said on the home page that the Pre-Conference was with SWB! 9:00 - 9:30 : Why Writing Programs Fail: How to Teach Writing In the Classical Tradition9:30 - 10:30 : Writing with Ease: Classical Composition for the Elementary Years Break 11:00 - 12:00 : Writing With Skill: Classical Composition for the Middle Grades Buffet Lunch 1:30 -2:30 : Writing With Style: Classical Composition for the High School Years 2:30 - 3:30 : Questions and Answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Ok, I listened to: Trisha Detrick - Deuteronomy Six Classroom A Christian classroom teacher who talks about discipline in a classroom setting. She speaks about: Looking at our lessons with fresh eyes. If we act like we hate teaching a class our children will also learn to hate that subject. Dealing with offended parents. Encouraging children and how to encourage good behavior. Discipline in the classroom teaches obedience to God. Our first job is teaching the gospel. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 [quote name=BLA5;4115382 Last year my birthday present from DH was downloads of 3 SWB lectures and a child free afternoon to have my own personal homeschool conference! (I think it might have been superior to a real conference. There were no crying children' date=' no crowds, and...........................I could listen while sipping my adult lemonade! :tongue_smilie:)[/quote] wow! I am going to put this on my birthday wish list. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Rod Gilbert - A Real Life Plan for Teacher Development He spoke to administrators. This is his overview from the talk. How to invest in your teachers spiritual journey and care. Practical steps to individualize a plan for each teacher. Communication strategies for each teacher individually. A couple of comments on courage. 2 Corinthians 3:18 Colossians 3:9-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Fantastic! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks for the link! I just started Plenary 1 (must look up what that word means...) -- SWB is introduced at 16:50. Before that is scripture reading, prayer, and hymn singing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Found this on the home page: Click here for seminar details It gives a nice description of each lecture. It also said on the home page that the Pre-Conference was with SWB! Thank you! I started with the Preconference last night. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thank you! I have lots of boring paper shuffling this afternoon. This will be the perfect antidote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Bumping this back up--good stuff in those lectures. Go have a listen, folks! :) SWB is really, really, great. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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