Current Events Chat -Business, Sports & Entertainment News and How it Affects Us
Students can stay on top of trending news and current events in this fun and interactive group! We will discuss the headlines and trending news about new products, business, entertainment and sports. See how hot new products, company and celebrity mistakes, and economic events affect us and the way we live. The discussion chat will meet weekly for 4 weeks.
Lisa Kornberg
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,182)
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. No formal homework will be assigned but students will be encouraged to bring current event topics that they are interested in to class for discussion. A worksheet will be provided to help guide students as they analyze news articles/events and share their news stories.Assessment
Not applicable.Class Experience
Get $10 off your enrollment fee when you use coupon code KORNB2024SAVINGS10 and enroll by February 16th. This course will help students engage with the world around them and help them make sense of current events. It will them make better decisions as consumers and citizens. How is AI being used? How will it change our lives? Which streaming platform has the best new content? Will the strike by autoworkers help or hurt the future of electric vehicles and self driving cars? Each week we will review the major headlines and discuss how the latest news will affect the products we buy, shows we watch, and what the future may look like. There are no prerequisites for course. Students who have an interest in what's going on around them and sharing information and view points will LOVE this course. Articles and video clips of news reports will be used to to summarize and explain the headlines. Students will be encouraged to bring current event topics they would like to discuss to class.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their knowledge of current events including business news, economic events, and new product development. This is a discussion based class so students will gain experience and confidence in presenting their ideas, analyzing information, and developing informed opinions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Not applicable. Topics covered will be appropriate for students in this age group.
Supply List
Access to the internet.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2019
4.9
1182reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree from New York University- Stern School of Business
I am a certified and tenured Business Education Teacher with expertise in stock market investing and stock analysis. I have taught over 2000 students on Outschool and have outstanding ratings. This course will be the prefect follow up for my Outschool investment students (Beginner, Level 2 and Level 3 students ) as well as students interested in discussing and exploring current events in a focused way.Reviews
Live Group Class
$88
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 48 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
4-10 learners per class
