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Losing Focus: The Dangers of Technological Distraction
Losing Focus: The Dangers of Technological Distraction

In 1998 author David Shenk coined the term “Data Smog” to indicate the confusion and congestion that stems from an overabundance of information without the time to adequately understand or process that information. If it could be said that… Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2012


The Capstone Project
The Capstone Project

Signature educational programs can distinguish one school from another in markets that offer attractive options to prospective parents. At Geneva Orlando we created a program for seniors that combines a research thesis, oral defense, a… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Seminar Weeks
Seminar Weeks

Annual “Seminar Weeks” at Covenant Christian Academy give upper school students the opportunity to learn beyond the typical classroom format and have become a beloved tradition. The faculty chooses a topic, normal class schedules are… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Low Tech, High Touch Science
Low Tech, High Touch Science

Science needs to be a hands on subject. That means that students need materials to touch and investigate. Come and explore the materials I use in the classroom. In this workshop, we will review how to acquire a collection of items for… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


“Can this cockpit hold the vasty fields of France?” The Art of Drama
“Can this cockpit hold the vasty fields of France?” The Art of Drama

As Shakespeare noted in his introduction to Henry V, drama is the work of imagination. By word and glance, by pause and movement, the story told through drama communicates vividly, whether it be one of Shakespeare’s plays on a stage or… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Jumpstart Your Jingles
Jumpstart Your Jingles

As “grammar school” teachers, we know that our students love the sound of language. They memorize quickly and enjoy repetition, but how do we keep the repetition efficient and energetic in our classrooms? This workshop will use a variety… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Virgil’s Aeneid in the Modern World: From Martin Luther to Mark Zuckerberg
Virgil’s Aeneid in the Modern World: From Martin Luther to Mark Zuckerberg

Virgil’s Aeneid has been a central part of the classical Christian curriculum since the ancient world. It is not just a legacy of the past, but an important and shaping part of the traditional liberal arts curriculum in the modern world… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Out of the Box and Into the Material
Out of the Box and Into the Material

Denise brings a fresh approach to teaching by using a unique style that utilizes 21st century technology, engages different learning styles, and incorporates Scripture into her lessons. This seminar gives an overview of a “see it, hear it… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Competitive Speech
Competitive Speech

In 2010, Veritas Academy won the State TAPPS Championship with a team of only freshmen and sophomores, largely due to successful speakers and performers. Since opening in 2005, Veritas has recognized the imperative of a classical school to… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Poetic Liturgy (2012)
Poetic Liturgy (2012)

This session employs poetry, music, and visual art to enter into the reality of a liturgical event. Covenant Christian Academy has used it throughout the school year to gather as an upper school to enter the reality of Epiphany, Good… Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2012


Demystifying Effecting Fundraising
Demystifying Effecting Fundraising

Far too many organizations remain content with the most ineffective fundraising strategies characterized by mediocre events, low response rates, and high staff turnover. In this workshop, Jason will demonstrate that there are no secrets… Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2012


American Classics: T.S. Eliot
American Classics: T.S. Eliot

T.S. Eliot represents high modernism and scares many of us with the difficulty of his work and the gigantic intellect that he applied to poetry, drama, and to literary criticism. Come to this seminar to spend a little time on the doorstep… Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2012