I know. I’m know I over-reacting. But sometimes it feels good to be able to say, “I told you so.” Many years ago, students taking classes at Basic Skills began to bring technology with them- cell phones. I thought this was totally unnecessary. I thought it would become a big-time distraction and get in the way…
Today’s Video: How to Learn Anything 10x Faster by Daniel Coyle. (4 minutes) This is an animated presentation of the key learning principle in Daniel Coyle’s book, The Talent Code. This principle is integrated into the Supplemental Home School Program offered here at Basic Skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npvho3Hn6M0.
What is the end or purpose of home schooling? Years ago we had a guest speak to our graduating class. He was a home school father and pastor. He began his talk by contrasting two people. Then he posed a question to the graduates. Here’s a paraphrase of the two people he contrasted: On a…
What is the end or purpose of home schooling? Years ago we had a guest speak to our graduating class. He was a home school father and pastor. He began his talk by contrasting two people. Then he posed a question to the graduates. Here’s a paraphrase of the two people he contrasted: On a weekly…
Today’s Video: Go to College? by John Taylor Gato. (5 minutes) What do Bill Gates (Microsoft), Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (Apple), and Michael Dell (Dell Computers) have in common? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LatwQMi-Ys
What??? Is something going on that I need to be concerned about? Are home schoolers being coerced into one of the many on-line charter schools? Will I be able to still use my faith-based textbooks? Can I expect surprise visits from a state official if I continue teaching my child at home? So, what am…
Today’s Video: Leaving Standardized Schools for Personalized Learning by Sir Ken Robinson. (17 minutes) Leave the “one size fits all” kind of thinking and create conditions where your children’s natural talents can flourish. https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_bring_on_the_revolution. Our friends at Exodus Books are offering a 10% discount for clients and friends of Basic Skills. Use the code BSAES2018 on their…
The only D I got in college was an upper division philosophy class titled Values and the Future. The grade for the course was based on one assignment: a paper and an oral presentation. I took the course seriously. I was invested. I put a lot of effort into my research. When it was time…
Today’s Video: Is Home Schooling Right For You? by Dr. Jordan Peterson. (5 minutes) In this brief video, Dr. Peterson explores some reasons for homeschooling, but also the possibly overwhelming challenges that come along with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGu2U3X9-sk. For a limited time only, our friends at the homeschooling bookstore Exodus are offering a 10% discount for clients and…
A number of years ago I did some research to find out how high school graduation requirements differed from state to state. I did this because more and more families from out of state were joining our diploma program. I wanted to know how our requirements compared. Were they too demanding, too easy, too…