virtual study group for July

[cookderosa]

Ok, this is probably not going to appeal to the majority of my speedy IC-classmates, however, for those of you who might be thinking about your first exam or would like some socialization while you study, or don't mind using an entire month prepping for 1 exam, I'm doing a virtual study group for July. The idea was born over on my Facebook page. Some of the parents were telling me that they were unsure about how to really use CLEP/DSST in their homeschool, so I suggested they do what I did when I had the exact same worry- take a test! So, the premise is simple, people "sign up" (join the facebook group) and vote for the test that the group will study for. Once an exam has been picked, I'll post an entire study schedule using week-at-a-glance "assignments" which will include videos, readings, etc. This won't be my curriculum, I'll simply be linking and attaching existing resources like Khan, Saylor, etc., but everything will be organized and coordinated into a nice one month plan. I will direct people to IC as an option, but my rules for the group are that we will only use free sources, so IC will be optional. There will even be optional enrichment activities!

Throughout the month, people are encouraged to share their experiences, comment on assignments, and support one another. There is no scolding if you don't do an activity, it's totally intended to provide structure without being dogmatic. At the end of the month, everyone takes their exam (or not- no obligation). Of course you'll have to locate your own testing center and pay the fees required at the center, but everything in the study group (materials, reading, videos, etc) is included and provided when we get rolling.

So, if you'd like to jump in, go over into the group page and click that you want to join. The group page is listed as OPEN right now so anyone can jump in, but once we start, I will CLOSE it to the public so we can share in a more controlled and private setting.

I don't know how many we will have, I'm aiming for 10. Hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/HS4CCstu...p/members/