WELCOME! 🤗

✨️ Are you new to Outschool? Is your teen embarking on their first Outschool class? If so, I have a special offer just for you! Use promo code DRKAIKA2020 at checkout after enrolling your teen, and you'll instantly save $20.00! 

📋 NOTE: This is a live group class with weekly live meetings. A self-paced version with recorded teacher videos, many other videos, assignments, and 13 weeks of asynchronous student-teacher interaction with no live meetings is also available. Both versions include a full-year credit except for Outschool Unlimited subscription users.

😎 We're not in school; we're OUTschool, and that makes all the difference! My classes are tailor-made for homeschooled teens and those pursuing learning beyond regular school hours. This course is somewhat accelerated and advanced, but I am very flexible and always willing to meet each individual teen's needs based on their abilities.

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🤩 This phenomenal class can be for homeschoolers 🏠, after-schoolers 🏫, or just for fun and enrichment 🎉!

🚗 Is your teenager eagerly anticipating the opportunity to earn their learner's permit or driver's license? Brace yourself, because the driving class they're about to embark on is like no other – it's a driving experience makeover! 🪪 This class covers much more than just signs, pavement markings, and rules of the road. It details many scenarios that drivers may encounter and includes defensive driving techniques, which are typically not taught in high school driver education programs.

⛔ In this class, I won't just throw a pile of rules and signs at your teen. I'm on a mission to cultivate not just drivers but responsible, safety-conscious motorists who understand the road inside out. From the nuts and bolts of safe driving to the intricate workings of vehicles and motorcycles, we're covering it all. But that's not all; we're diving deep into various driving scenarios, helping them enhance their driving skills even before they hit the road. We'll also explore the consequences of improper driving and how to navigate diverse situations using time, visibility, and space. My goal? To transform them into expert drivers. 

👨‍🏫 As an instructor with extensive experience teaching Basic Driver Improvement and Advanced Driver Improvement at the National Safety Council, I've honed my skills over many years. I know the ins and outs of the road, and I'm committed to imparting that knowledge to your teen. The course material has been thoughtfully put together by Glencoe in collaboration with the American Automobile Association. 🚚

Buckle up because your teen is on the cusp of becoming a skilled driver. It's natural for them to be eager to hit the road, but driving isn't something to be rushed into. There's a wealth of crucial information they need to absorb first. It's paramount that they grasp the fact that driving always carries an element of risk, but adept drivers are adept risk managers. By mastering the art of managing visibility, time, space, and traction, they'll reduce these risks. Our mission is to mold them into exceptional drivers. 🦺

Our textbook has dedicated years to crafting safe driving techniques, strategies, and attitudes, all while working closely with young individuals like your teen. In this class, we don't just cover the "what" and "how" of driving, but we also delve into the "why." 🤔

Unit 1: Driving, Mobility, and Laws 🚗🛣️📜
Understanding the fundamentals of driving, mobility, and legal regulations.

Unit 2: Basic Vehicle Controls 🚘🕹️
Mastering the essential controls and maneuvers necessary for operating a vehicle.

Unit 3: Foundations of Effective Driving 🛣️💡
Building a solid understanding of safe driving practices and situational awareness.

Unit 4: Applying Effective Driving 🚦🚗
Putting learned skills into practice to navigate various driving scenarios effectively.

Unit 5: Challenges to Vehicle Control 🌧️🌀🚧
Learning to handle adverse weather conditions, road hazards, and unexpected situations.

Unit 6: Driving Readiness 🚗🔧
Preparing for safe driving through vehicle maintenance, emergency preparedness, and mental readiness.

🛣️ Get ready for an incredible journey of discovery and skill development as your teen prepares to hit the road as a responsible, safe, and confident driver! 

👀 Dive into the "Syllabus" section below for crucial details and our thrilling weekly schedule! 📚

👍 High school doesn't have to be a tedious journey marked by long semesters and strict timelines. Let's break free from that mold! Think of high school in terms of grade levels and credits. After all, high school credit is about the knowledge and effort your teen puts in, not the weeks or months they spend studying. With this perspective, we can accelerate your teen's learning journey. However, remember to follow your state's homeschooling laws, as parents are legally considered teachers in the eyes of the Department of Education. But don't forget the freedom and flexibility you have in crafting your teen's education!

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🗓️ In our first live meeting, I'll introduce myself, the subject, and provide background information. Students will then introduce themselves by giving their preferred name, the state they live in, why they chose to take this class, and a fun fact about themselves. We'll go over what the class involves such as the weekly assignments. I'll also introduce the first week's readings and provide guidance for the chapter ahead. Each week, there's a short introductory video to get us started.

🗓️ In subsequent live meetings, we'll have meaningful group discussions about the previous week's readings, lessons, and homework where each student will give a short talk about their newly assimilated knowledge via their notes. I'll introduce the new week's chapters, lessons, and homework. Questions are encouraged, and I'm here to provide answers and support. I teach by adding additional information and details during the discussion and by adding additional information and context to student's answers on their assignments.

✨️ Our thrilling weekly rendezvous via live meetings for 45 minutes after our initial meeting unfolds like this:

1.) 🤗🙋‍♂️ Welcome & Check-in 

2.) 🗣💡Students share & exchange insights on newfound knowledge, intriguing discoveries, and crucial topics from the previous week's readings, videos, and additional independent research they may have done by taking notes of the information and orally presenting a summary in the format of "giving a short talk" of what they learned in the past week to spark discussions. Every student has a voice in my classes! The educator adds valuable input & additional information along the way. 

3.) 🗣🍎 Immerse in an interactive mini-lecture by the educator, delving deeper into the chapters of the past week & providing answers to student's questions. 

4.) 💻📚 Anticipate the excitement as the educator unveils the upcoming week's captivating topic, chapters, and assignments, setting the stage for an enriching learning experience. 

5.) 🚀🎮 Embrace the joy of learning through a spirited Kahoot session, reinforcing the week's lessons with a touch of friendly competition. 

6.) 🤔✔️ Conclude with closing remarks, leaving room for questions, issues, problems, concerns & suggestions from students. 

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➡️ Your tuition covers not only the weekly live video meetings but also includes the weekly assignments, projects, and quizzes conducted weekly in our virtual classroom by your teen. This includes my detailed feedback and teachings based on each student's assignment answers and project answers. Additionally, it covers my weekly lesson planning, homework grading, research, short lectures, and active participation in assignments, projects, and quizzes, along with providing valuable feedback, additional content, guidance, and thought-provoking questions for your student's submitted work. I'm also committed to responding to both student and parent private messages within 36 hours seven days a week, offering private guidance, support, and assistance to students, and facilitating private, one-on-one live video meetings if requested by either students or parents. Rest assured that I'm personally engaged in the classroom, working tirelessly to support your teen's educational journey seven days a week throughout the entire course.

🔄 As a professional educator, I follow a modern approach to teaching, which has been thoroughly researched and proven effective. It's all about student engagement and participation. We use a "flipped classroom" model, where students complete assignments first, and then they become the "teachers" during live meetings, sharing what they've learned, interesting insights, and important takeaways. We are a community of learners, and I play the role of coach, guide, and mentor. The class discussion is dynamic, and we ask the right questions to make each moment a valuable learning experience. I teach by adding additional information and details during the discussion and by adding additional information and context to student's answers on their assignments.

🤗 This method aligns with the "open classroom" philosophy, emphasizing a collective journey toward a common goal: learning while having fun. We collectively dissect the assignments, analyze, and arrive at conclusions during our live meetings. Each session concludes with an introduction and guidance for the upcoming week.

As professional educators, we recognize the shift away from lengthy lectures in live meetings, recognizing that students benefit from interaction. We aim to be coaches, guides, and mentors, both individually and for the entire class. Strategic questioning during discussions facilitates meaningful conversations, creating valuable teaching moments.

🎒 Even though this is a thirteen-week class, we'll have fourteen live meetings. The extra meeting at the end of the course gives us a chance to wrap up our journey, answer questions, provide feedback, and serve as a "makeup" meeting in rare cases where a live meeting needs to be canceled.

This class doesn't include a live meeting or homework assignments for the following weeks:

🍂 Fall Semester: FALL BREAK is the 4th full week of November  (Thanksgiving, USA)
🌷 Spring Semester: SPRING BREAK is the 4th full week of February 

You are not charged for these weeks.

💁‍♂️ Parents may need to assist their teens in setting up Canva accounts and guide them in creating slideshows, presentations, and photo collages and download and save them as a .MP4 files or .JPG files. These tools are user-friendly once learned. Detailed instructions can be found in the "Supply List." Please see the refund policy, learner attendance policy, and class rules for this class in the "Parental Guidance" section along with other important information.

⌛ This class requires very good time management skills and self-motivation as students will complete the coursework independently and asynchronously from me and from the live meetings. But don't worry—I'm always available through private messages to answer questions, provide guidance, give support, and offer them coaching. Your teen is never alone, and I respond promptly, even on weekends 7 days a week on the same day or by the next morning! If extra help is needed, I'm also available for private, one-on-one video meetings as needed in the Outschool Classroom, but am unable to do this every week. Just send a message 48 hours in advance to schedule.

🌟 Please continue reading the rest of the class listing for more important details, notices, and information before enrolling your teen.