Homeschooling with Technology

284: YouTube Channels to Supplement Your Homeschool History Curriculum These are all YouTube channels you can use to supplement your homeschool history curriculum and make history lessons more engaging for students For even more ideas, visit this Facebook post by the Homeschool Historian. The History Channel: Offers a wide range of history-related content, including documentaries and […] The...

283: Online Resources for Learning Computer Science Computer science encompasses more than just coding and programming; it includes history, hardware, software, algorithms, computational thinking, the internet, cybersecurity, and more. Highlights and Resources: ScienceTrek.org A fun and interactive site with various options including games Includes books and facts that cover the history of compute...

  282:  Online Olympic Resources for Homeschoolers Here are several online Olympic resources that will help you extend the excitement of the games into educational opportunities for your children. From interactive apps and science videos to music lessons and virtual museum tours, we’ve got a variety of tools to make the most of the Olympic […] The post Online Olympic Resources for...

Episode 281: Is Writing Proficiency Still Important in the AI Era? Guest Jennie Miller, English Teacher at FundaFunda Academy, shares her thoughts on the relevance of writing proficiency in the AI era. Jennie’s Classes: Freshman English: An introductory high school English class focused on learning how to write academically and analyze classic and contemporary literature […] The post Is Writ...

280: Board games that promote STEM skills Guest Haley Story shares board games that promote STEM skills – and she has many ideas for all ages. Why board games? A fun family time Great for summer Also some solo games for screen-free time The kinds of board games she discusses  All of these games involve […] The post Board games that promote STEM skills appeared first on Ultimate Homesch...

279: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and your homeschool   This episode discusses how we are living in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution driven by technologies like AI, nanotech, blockchain, Internet of Things, etc.  and how this affects our homeschool The 4th Industrial Revolution started around 2011 and is characterized by AI, IoT, nanotech […] The post The Fourth Industr...

278: Learning with Micro:bit Guest Joseph Lemke shares with us how he is learning with Micro:bit and why this is a great way for students to explore coding. What is a Micro:bit? programmable microcontroller, like a tiny computer has built in sensors like temperature, gyroscope, compass, microphone, speaker, touch button, blue tooth antennae to talk […] The post Learning with Micro:bit appear...

277: Finding and Using Online Classes for Homeschooling Effectively In this episode we look at  the importance of finding and using online classes as part of homeschooling effectively. Choosing the Right Online Class: Determine your goals and what’s best for your children. Consider your children’s learning styles and your budget. Decide on the level of […] The post Finding and Us...

  This is a replay of episode 95 – you can find the original show notes here. The Stock Market Contest run by show sponsor FundaFunda Academy is happening this summer – June 1 to July 31 for grades 4 – 12. You can register here. The post Replay with Update: Online Stock Market Resources appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

276:  Making Math Fun: Building a Thriving Homeschool Math Club   My guest, Haley Story, has built a thriving homeschool math club  and taught children that math can be fun. Haley was on episode 243 where she talked to us about Math Contests These are the questions Haley answers in this episode: 1. Why did […] The post Making Math Fun: Building a Thriving Homeschool Math Club appeared f...

275:` Web Development for Homeschoolers In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe interviews Robert Walsh, an experienced web developer and educator from Excalibur Solutions Stem Academy. They dive into the fundamentals of web development, discussing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the advantages of learning to code websites over using drag-and-drop builders. Robert shares insights on […] The pos...

274: Ethical AI Use for Scholarship Success Guest, Monica Matthews, a scholarship expert, talks to us about Ethical AI use for scholarship success for your children. Monica was also the guest on episode 117 where she shared tips for completing online scholarship applications that will help students be successful. Find Monica at her website, How 2 Win Scholarships, her Facebook page and her [&#8230...

273: Engaging online art history resources In today’s episode, guest Holly Egan who teaches the Art History class for teens at show sponsor FundaFunda Academy, shares her favorite online art history resources. Main supplemental websites for her art history class: Smart History -Has over 800 contributors from all over the world https://smarthistory.org/ National Geographic – great […] T...

  272: Vacation Planning with AI In this episode one Vacation Planning with AI, Meryl discusses using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to plan their upcoming summer road trip out west in their Sprinter van. She shares her experience asking the AI for suggestions on stops, restaurants, activities and more along their […] The post Vacation Planning with AI appeared first...

271: Magic Student AI Tools This episode covers the Magic Student AI tools  from Magic School, following last week’s episode ( (Episode 270 – Magic School AI)) on the teacher tools. Magic School Features to Explore New Google Chrome extension to easily access the tools New YouTube channel explaining how the different products work Can […] The post Magic Student AI Tools appeared...

270: Magic School AI In  this episode we explore a new resource called Magic School AI, which can be used by homeschoolers to help their children retain and understand concepts, and provide engaging ideas for lessons. In this episode we look at the tools for teachers (ie would be used by the homeschool parent). Next […] The post Magic School AI appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast N...

269: Teen Podcasters Share Their Journey   In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe interviews Laila Alvarez and Damien Segovia, two homeschooled teen podcasters, who share their experience starting and running their own podcast called “IKR?!”. Topics Covered: What inspired Laila and Damien to start a podcast The name and focus of their podcast […] The post Teen Podcasters...

268 : Importance of critical thinking skills in navigating social media Guest Stephanie Simoes  from Critikid.com talks about the Importance of Critical Thinking Skills in Navigating Social Media and how to teach our children these skills. Key Points: Critical thinking involves the ability to distinguish between logical and flawed reasoning, understanding logical fallacies, cognitive biases, [&#82...

267:  Comparing AI Assistants In this episode you will find me comparing AI Assistants – depending on your needs your favorites may be different to mine, so I suggest you try them all out too!. Just as you probably have a favorite supermarket, you will likely have a favorite AI assistant after you try some […] The post Comparing AI Assistants appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podca...

266:Teaching students to use Tinkercad     Robert Walsh from Excalibur Solutions Stem Academy explains the why and the how behind teaching students to use Tinkercad. What is STEM? Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Why does my child need STEM education even if they aren’t interested in a STEM career? Children do not know what they […] The post Teaching students...

265: 10 Ways I am using AI in 2024   I use AI like I would a personal assistant. I give clear instructions and check the results. I use it for tasks that free me up to be creative in other areas, or to help me get started on a task. Here are 10 ways […] The post 10 Ways I am using AI in 2024 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

264: The Anton App: Interactive Lessons for Kids The Anton App offers bite-sized interactive learning opportunities for K – 8th grade. It is free and some of its features include: Works on all devices No ads Earn coins for games Covers a wide range of subjects Can customize avatars to look like oneself Games are […] The post The Anton App: Interactive Lessons for Kids appeared first on...

263: Gamified Science Apps for Neurodiverse Brains In today’s episode, host Meryl Van Der Merwe interviews homeschooling mom And Clark about two gamified science apps she uses with her neurodiverse kids — Brilliant  and TytoOnline. These gamified science apps make science interactive and engaging for both neurodiverse and neurotypical students. Brilliant offers supplemental math and [&...

  262: Equipping your children for careers in an AI world   With the AI revolution upon us and facing a future we can only guess at, how do we  homeschoolers equip our children for careers in an AI world? Key Topics Covered: How rapidly AI is changing and transforming the job landscape 3 scenarios […] The post Equipping your children for careers in an AI world appeared first on Ult...

 261: Benefits of video projects   There are many benefits of  video projects for homeschool students – and this episode unpacks some of those benefits Main Points: Kids and teens enjoy the video medium and will likely enjoy creating videos Video creation is a useful skill for college and jobs There are many scholarships that […] The post Benefits of Video Projects appeared first on Ul...