Online Classes for Highschoolers -- we want them, but do our students want them? For this mini blog post, we'll take a look at three different types of online classes for high schoolers to get a better understanding of what essential and interesting online classes are available and what might interest our kids!
We're focusing on three distinct areas of online classes:
1. Core Subjects
2. Coding Classes
3. Eclectic Interests - hobbies, project-based classes, arts and crafts
Core Subjects
Core subject classes tend to be the types of classes high school kids aren't as motivated to set an alarm for, but should we skip over them just to avoid a power struggle? We've listed some core-subject online classes that we think are worth taking a look at, and that high schoolers might be swayed to enroll in. Our faves are Outschool for its creativity and Coursera and edX for their unique, high-quality, FREE courses.
Cornell has a small selection of Online Courses for High School Students.
Coursera has curated a selection of Courses for High School Students.
edX's blog has curated a list of 35 Online Courses for High School Students from Harvard, MIT, and more.
Outschool offers a variety of unique high school courses. Just sort for age (14-18), and any other relevant filters to find classes for your student.
Study.Com has a list of High School Courses - Online Classes with Videos. Their self-paced, engaging video lessons let you study on your schedule.
For more online Core course options, please visit our main Resource pages hub and explore by core topic to connect with local vendor listings!
Coding Classes for High Schoolers
Coding classes are becoming a core subject, as the need for a good foundation in computer science is essential in a growing number of career fields. However, coding can also be fun! We've included fun and serious offerings on our list.
Codecademy.com is a popular site for learning to code for free. This is a great place to start. It's free, and they have a quiz to help you determine where to begin. They have an incredible list of FREE courses, not necessarily sorted by age, but by skill and ability.
CodeHS.com offers a top coding education platform for schools. It's worth exploring their website to view all of their resources. They offer over 60 free courses from introductory block-based programming to College Board endorsed AP courses in many languages. They have a subscription-based option, too.
Code.org has compiled an exhaustive list of coding resources. The main part of the list is targeted towards schools and professional educational organizations, but there are resources for afterschool programs and learning centers towards the bottom of their list. Code.org also has an impressive library of tutorials and courses for people of all ages.
Code Wizards offers courses to help prepare kids for college and career life by learning in-demand programming languages. High school students start coding in Python on the first day of class and build a portfolio of cool projects.
Codeforfun.com offers Hack High School. From their website: "Hack High School is a program focusing on providing the opportunity for students in High School to learn computer science. Students work in small groups on the same project. They use our Discord Server to connect with their group once a week and are coached by a mentor, professional in the CS field. Examples of projects for September 2021:
Build a PC. Students purchase their own parts, the group helps each other throughout the project.
Design a game in Python (using concepts of Classes).
Robotics (Arduino / Drones) - Build something.
Data Science / AI - Train and validate machine learning algorithms.
Build a decision-making model using Machine Learning algorithms, test data, validation.
Design a Website.
Build an application using Java.
The University of Pennsylvania's College of Liberal and Professional Studies focuses on job skills boot camps and courses to help adults jumpstart their careers. They're offering a 13-week Front End Immersion Course starting September 21, 2021. It's a part-time instructor-led course.
For more online Coding course options, please visit our STEAM Resource page with local vendor listings!
Eclectic Interests - hobbies, project-based classes, arts and crafts
There are so many different ways to be creative and high school students often crave outlets for their creativity. Since we've all gotten used to taking online classes, and there is exhaustion associated with learning online, we might be missing out on some of the best options for online classes!
Explore Activityhero.com's list of Free Classes, Events & Activities for Kids - Online or In-Person has some interesting offerings, such as Learning to Play Dungeons and Dragons, online chess tournaments, and meditation classes, as well as core academic courses.
Atasobscura.com offers some really groovy classes! From their website: "Atlas Obscura's online courses offer deep and dynamic learning in underexplored disciplines—from the art of lockpicking to the beliefs, rituals, and science surrounding death. Designed and taught by subject-matter experts and experienced educators, these live, interactive courses offer an opportunity to explore niche topics and crafts through intimate, discussion-based seminars, as well as lecture series, which you can attend live or watch at your leisure. No matter which course topic or style you choose, you're sure to emerge with new skills, knowledge, connections, and perspectives."
Check out all the options for online hobby classes at Skill Share! It's amazingly colorful and fun and we just love all that they offer!
Yogaminded.com offers an online yoga teacher certification designed specifically for teens! Their 15 hour, 9 sessions, online video course follows a read-watch-quiz-grade flow.
Do you have some online core, coding or hobby courses for teens you want to share? Please email us at info@homeschoolconcierge.com. This document will be updated periodically.
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