JennyD Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 DS11 has been asking if he can take a live online class. He has seen his brother take AoPS classes but he isn't quite ready for those himself. DS11 has taken a short online Bravewriter class but was not at all keen on the asynchronous format. My own experience with online classes has been markedly underwhelming so I am more than a little skeptical, but considering what a battle school is with this kid I am open to experimentation. Any recommendations for particularly good live online (secular only) classes suitable for the 6th grade? The subject is less important than the quality of the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Have you looked on Outschool? Lots of fun things and many are short, so not a big disaster if it's not a fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Clover Creek Physics. DS14 did the course in 2015/16 and I could be totally hands off other than purchasing lab supplies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) We're 1 in 4 for Outschool classes that have actually run, so I always recommend them with caution. There are some gems there though. Just... be aware. Check the pinned link on this board. Open Tent, WTMA, Athena's, Online G3 are all live. There are others, especially if you do Christian providers though. Edited September 25, 2019 by Farrar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I highly recommend Mrs. Otto’s grammar and writing classes at WTMA. She is wonderful and makes her classes very interactive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 If you don't mind $$, Roy Speed Shakespeare is awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanDiegoMom Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Groovy Kids is no longer being offered live, but they put their materials up for anyone that wanted to use them. Online G3 and Athena's have a lot of good offerings that are high interest and discussion based but low output requirements. My daughter is in the High School Bio class at WTMA and I am happy with the quality and expectations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 On 9/24/2019 at 3:06 PM, Arcadia said: Clover Creek Physics. DS14 did the course in 2015/16 and I could be totally hands off other than purchasing lab supplies. This is a high school class that’s equivalent to our school district’s honors physics class. It can be done in middle school by gifted kids, but this is not a middle school course. I would check Athena’s Academy for middle school classes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Athena's Spring schedule should be finalized this week. There may be a few spots left in late fall 8 week classes, too. If you want an inexpensive first online class, check out the junior instructor classes at Athena's. These are taught by older students with a specific interest in a subject (and usually college coursework in it) with an adult moderator. They are designed for older elementary/middle school kids. My DD is in her third year of teaching Herpetology as a JI, and I can attest that the process and instruction she went through on writing her classes is a similar level to what my college education students so-and that, as a moderator, I am constantly impressed by the level of discussion in the class. There are several JI classes, so it is likely your child will find one they like, and are a low commitment way to see if online learning is a good fit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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