A Journey Inspired by C.S. Lewis’ Magical Worlds
The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis, Digory and Polly mistakenly enter a portal of magical worlds by simply touching a set of yellow rings. Immediately, they are transported to a wooded platform that serves as a holding gateway.
As they jump in and out of various portals, they travel between these mysterious worlds before realizing the gateway is a map of sorts, leading to specific places. They meet new people, hear unfamiliar perspectives, and experience teamwork.
While the Forum on CC Connected doesn’t come with a set of rings or transport you to a magical world, it does provide a place for
- community,
- connection, and
- contributions
All you must do is be willing to dive in and explore.
Community: Connecting with Like-Minded Parents
What if there was a way to connect with like-minded parents whose children were studying and learning the same material as your family? Would you want to know what works or doesn’t work for them and how they balance life, school, and family?
The CC Connected Forum allows you to instantly join a community of members from all over the world! Community is much more than the people you do life with. It’s also a feeling of fellowship with others. Our online platform unites individuals from different backgrounds, leading to various viewpoints and solutions to questions.
How to Get Started
- Log into your CC Connected account.
- Click on “Forums” on the left-hand side.
A page will open with the Forums relevant to the program levels you are enrolled in. It will look like this:
- Select the relevant program level to enter the corresponding forum.
- Engage by:
– Commenting on posts.
– Asking questions (click the green “+” button).
– Replying to existing discussions.
You will quickly begin to recognize names and can engage in conversation under any post by hitting reply. Classical Conversations is known for numerous classical Christian communities worldwide. It’s fascinating to see in real-time, families across the globe studying the same material and glorifying how God is being made known worldwide.
Geographical boundaries are dropped, and relationships are built through community with homeschool families, both domestic and international. Your student could have a pen pal from another state or country! The CC Connected Forum allows you to increase your homeschool community right from the comfort of your own home.
Connection: Exclusive Support for CC Members
Nowadays, you can find online platforms to connect with anyone, from anywhere, about any topic. That includes homeschooling with Classical Conversations. So, why would someone choose to use the CC Connected Forum instead of other platforms? The answer is simply classical pedagogy.
Only the CC Connected Forum is exclusive to our members and Academic Support Team, meaning you get the most up-to-date and accurate information on utilizing the curriculum.
You will find proactive posts from the Academic Advisors that address upcoming, relevant information and will likely answer questions before you know you have them. There’s no one better to answer your questions than our support team, who work directly with the curriculum and can reach out to the development team for clarification.
Not only that, but by replying, you can join conversations that interest you by responding thoughtfully and contributing by answering questions. You are also encouraged to provide options that have worked well for you.
It’s a safe place to ask for help or get clarification. Consistent involvement helps you build connections, so be sure to check back often.
Contributions: Sharing Resources with the Community
Finding and Using Resources in the Forum
While the CC curriculum is self-contained and curated, and adding things isn’t necessary for following a classical education, many users love having all the extras. How lucky are we to have parents blessed with creativity, ingenuity, and a willingness to share their files!
The CC Connected Forum provides a place for parents to pass on their original, noncopyrighted resources When searching on the Forum, think of it as any other social media platform.
Use specific tags to find resources effectively:
- Keep words together, e.g., “policydebate” instead of “policy debate.”
- Examples: handsonscience, debateguides.
Here are some examples of tags:
How to Share Your Own Resources
If you are one of our creative geniuses, you can upload your documents for others to use by following the same steps for asking a question. Please be sure that all uploaded documents are original and don’t break any copyright laws. Our Academic team does their best to stay on top of this, but we ask for your cooperation as well.
Just click the green + sign in the bottom right corner of the Shared Resources page.
Conclusion: Open New Worlds in the CC Connected Forum
Just as Digory and Polly spent time hopping in and out of various worlds, learning more and more as their adventure continued, spending time in the CC Connected Forums will open new worlds, new conversations, and new relationships for you, too.
The Academic Support Team and members from all over the world are here waiting to connect with you. See you soon!
Just getting started with CC Connected? Find out how to navigate the CC Connected portal:
How to Get the Most Out of CC Connected
If you’re already a member of Classical Conversations, log in to CC Connected and explore the wealth of resources available, including the Learning Center.
Curious about how Classical Conversations can enrich your homeschooling experience? Learn more about joining a community and how CC Connected can support your family on your education journey.
