Kathryn Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) The email said there were 50,000+ signed up. I figure a few of those must be on here. Has anybody done a Coursera class before? I'm interested in how this works. Edited September 22, 2012 by kebg11 Added link for those who don't know about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahm99 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I am! I also started the World History Course this week - loving it so far!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Me! I am doing world history too! And i am already behind :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Me too! Finishing up Science Fiction/Fantasy course, now also World History and Greek mythology. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm signed up for Greek and Roman Mythology. It'll be my first Coursera experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Me! I'm doing world history, mythology, and logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I spent a bit of time looking at their site. So, the courses are free? Does anyone have their kids take any of these? Are these comparable to the Teaching Company courses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I did not know about that site prior to this thread. It has now been bookmarked and I am off to explore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 If you're not signed up but want to join, it starts Monday. The first email said no reading assignment the first week. Weeks 2-4 will be The Odyssey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm signed up, hoping to do it with my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Me! I'm doing world history, mythology, and logic. I am doing world history right now and have mythology, how things work, how to reason, and modern history on the list coming up. I quoted you because I was wondering what logic course you are taking. I started the Introduction to Logic course and I, and many others from what I saw and read, hated it. It was poorly presented, had no textbook, and was a very specific kind of logic - propositional - and quite formulaic. The expectations were unclear and the teaching just sort of jumped from place to place and the quizzes didn't seem to have anything to do with the lectures. Your mileage may vary or you may be familiar with this subject already. And maybe they have improved the course since it was one of the very first they offered. Just so everyone knows what they are getting into. (or I am just too dense to understand the material - that is always a possibility :001_smile:) The world history course is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I quoted you because I was wondering what logic course you are taking. I started the Introduction to Logic course and I, and many others from what I saw and read, hated it. It was poorly presented, had no textbook, and was a very specific kind of logic - propositional - and quite formulaic. The expectations were unclear and the teaching just sort of jumped from place to place and the quizzes didn't seem to have anything to do with the lectures. Your mileage may vary or you may be familiar with this subject already. And maybe they have improved the course since it was one of the very first they offered. Just so everyone knows what they are getting into. (or I am just too dense to understand the material - that is always a possibility :001_smile:) The world history course is wonderful. Oh, thank goodness I'm not the only one who had trouble with the Introduction to Logic! And good to know that other courses are better than that one, lol. I might try something in the near future, but I can't put any more on my plate at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I just signed up for the android programming course. I considered the Greek mythology course but I don't think that I will have the time to invest in it. Has that course been offered in the past? Are some courses offered every term or once a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Oh, this is the first I've heard of it, off to check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Oh wow, this rocks! I signed up for History of the World since 1300 (have to get the book asap now), a science course that starts next month, and others that start next July 2013 or tba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I am doing world history right now and have mythology, how things work, how to reason, and modern history on the list coming up. I quoted you because I was wondering what logic course you are taking. I started the Introduction to Logic course and I, and many others from what I saw and read, hated it. It was poorly presented, had no textbook, and was a very specific kind of logic - propositional - and quite formulaic. The expectations were unclear and the teaching just sort of jumped from place to place and the quizzes didn't seem to have anything to do with the lectures. Your mileage may vary or you may be familiar with this subject already. And maybe they have improved the course since it was one of the very first they offered. Just so everyone knows what they are getting into. (or I am just too dense to understand the material - that is always a possibility :001_smile:) The world history course is wonderful. I watched the intro and was kind of starting to wonder about it. Seems a little dry. I thoughtmit might be an adjunct to dd's Traditional Logic course but maybe not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi mum Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I did the Computer Science one and really enjoyed it. DS will do that one next time it is offered. I have started the World History but may drop that if I get too busy with the Mythology one. I know very little about mythology and want to get a head start before DS covers it next year. DS hasn't done any Coursera ones yet but he is half way through Udacity's Physics and loving it. The bonus with Udacity is that it is self paced so he is able to do it at half speed. Some of the Coursera ones are 9-12 hours a week and we just can't fit that into his schedule at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I'm not signed up for the Greek Mythology course but I'm considering it. I am signed up for Aboriginal Worldviews and Education in February, Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets in June, and Animal Behavior (TBA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 These look really cool! I'm going to sign up for something. Have any of your younger kids (dd's age, 11) taken any courses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.g. Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I'm loving Coursera here. I recently started Modern and Contemporary American Poetry, something waaaaay out of my usual literature comfort zone. The time estimate for this particular course is spot-on, if not a little low, but so far it's been a great experience. I've had to limit myself to only two overlapping courses at any one time for the next several months, as quite a few of the offerings sound extremely interesting. I'll do ModPo and Mythology now, and when those two are over, I'll start two more. Would anyone be interested in starting up a WTM discussion group on the Mythology class forums once it starts tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Would anyone be interested in starting up a WTM discussion group on the Mythology class forums once it starts tomorrow? Me! I would love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Me too! Finishing up Science Fiction/Fantasy course, now also World History and Greek mythology. :-) I'm doing the same combo! Loving the sci fi lit class, and history looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am. It's my first course through Coursera. I'm watching the first set of videos right now. Half the kids are in bed and the other half are busy with Harry Potter ;D The ONLY reason I didn't sign up for World History is the cost of buying a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm not signed up for the Greek Mythology course but I'm considering it. I am signed up for Aboriginal Worldviews and Education in February, Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets in June, and Animal Behavior (TBA) I'm signed up for the one in February also and plan on signing up for the one in June. Both are right up my alley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Me! I would love that! Let us know when the group is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 There is a thread on the discussion board titled "Parents of Homeschoolers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am. It's my first course through Coursera. I'm watching the first set of videos right now. Half the kids are in bed and the other half are busy with Harry Potter ;D The ONLY reason I didn't sign up for World History is the cost of buying a book. You know the book is optional, right? (Says the woman who has two because savers happened to have them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Let us know when the group is up. Okay, I think I did it! http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/group.php?groupid=181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am. It's my first course through Coursera. I'm watching the first set of videos right now. Half the kids are in bed and the other half are busy with Harry Potter ;D The ONLY reason I didn't sign up for World History is the cost of buying a book. There's also a link to an online version on the class page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I should be...but I haven't started it, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You know the book is optional, right? (Says the woman who has two because savers happened to have them) No, I didn't. Thank you for letting me know. Has that course started already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 It started last week, but the first assignment isn't due until Oct 7, so you have time to catch up. (so do I, since I haven't started yet either!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No, I didn't. Thank you for letting me know. Has that course started already? Yes, but if you've got a few hours to watch the videos, you're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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