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Getting started with AI in your homeschool

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306: Getting started with AI in your homeschool

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, it’s clear that AI is set to continue transforming our world—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. In this episode of Homeschooling with Technology, we’re diving into how you can begin integrating AI into your homeschool. Whether you’re completely new to AI or feeling a bit overwhelmed, this episode will give you practical steps to get started.

Key Takeaways:
  1. Why You Should Embrace AI in Your Homeschool:
    • Ease Your Workload: AI tools can simplify planning, grading, and research.
    • Teach Responsible Use: Equip your kids with the skills to use AI ethically and effectively.
    • Shape the Future: Understanding AI empowers you to influence how it impacts your family and society.
    • Understanding AI:
      • You’ve likely been using AI already—think Netflix recommendations, Facebook ads, Grammarly, and more.
      • Recent advancements like ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have made AI more accessible and versatile.
      • Generative AI creates new content, such as text, images, music, and videos, based on patterns it learns from data.
      • How to Get Started:
        • Learn First, Then Teach: Familiarize yourself with AI tools before introducing them to your children.
        • Create a Plan: Dedicate 15 minutes a week (or even a month) to explore new tools.
        • Use a Spreadsheet: Track tools, resources, and ideas for incorporating AI into your homeschool.
        • Focus on Pain Points: Identify challenges in your homeschool routine (e.g., lesson planning, grading, or finding resources) and prioritize AI tools that can address those issues.
        • Review Old Episodes: Revisit past episodes of this podcast for guidance on specific tools and strategies to get started with AI in homeschooling.
        • Start Small: Begin with one tool or feature that aligns with your immediate needs or interests.
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            • Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies. Sign up for their newsletter to get monthly AI tips and learn about cool online resources. Follow their Instagram for weekly Tuesday Tech Tips.

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            Homeschooling with TechnologyBy Meryl van der Merwe
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