Online Creative Writing Courses
Online Creative Writing Courses via Zoom
We are delighted to be offering NEW online creative writing courses for 8-14 year olds. Courses take place on the video conferencing platform Zoom. Students will need a smart phone, table, or laptop and good broadband to participate.
Our online creative writing courses are ideal for students who prefer not to attend face-to-face courses. We are very excited to be able to reach children all over Ireland and hopefully the world!
Term Online Classes
45 minutes long
Small group
Individual feedback on writing
Online Creative Writing Courses Term
These online creative writing courses are for small groups of children (max eleven). The same children will attend every week for a full term. Each class lasts for forty-five minutes.
- Class will be made up of group discussion, feedback on writing and presentation of new material.
- Children will spend time writing individually and working in small groups in break out rooms.
- Students will be encouraged to write for fifteen - twenty minutes outside of class time each week.
- They will be given the option to read their work aloud during class time and receive feedback OR to post their assignment to a private class page on Schoology.
- At least every second week, students will receive verbal feedback on their writing from the teacher. All feedback will be constructive and encouraging. Students will also be encouraged to give positive feedback on one another’s writing.
Winter Term 2021
The winter term of 10 classes starts week of 11th January and ends week of 22nd March.
- There are no classes on 15th, 16th & 18th February.
Courses are suitable for 8-14 year olds.
Pricing
The ten week course costs €140.00.
- Normal price: €150.
- Pay for the full 10 week course in advance, and get a €10 discount.
or
You can pay in 2 installments of €75.
- The first installment is due before the course begins (to secure the place).
- The second installment is due by Friday 19th February (end of mid-term week). You will be emailed an invoice for this second installment before this date.