Homeschooling with Technology

By Meryl van der Merwe

The Homeschooling with Technology Podcast is a weekly show, hosted by Meryl van der Merwe, where she shares ideas on how to use technology to be more productive as a homeschool parent and on how to us... more

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February 14, 2024Equipping your children for careers in an AI world
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 for how AI could impact jobs and careers
Importance of discussing AI and its impact with kids
Teaching kids to be computer & tech literate to keep skills up-to-date
Encouraging creativity since AI handles routine tasks
Developing critical thinking and problem solving
Dangers of kids using AI to cheat instead of thinking independently
Teaching entrepreneurship and business skills
Helping kids be adaptable, resilient, and lifelong learner
Importance of broad skillsets and being able to transition between areas
FundaFunda classes mentioned in this episode
Computer Applications
World History
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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.
Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology into your homeschool.
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February 07, 2024Benefits of Video Projects
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 require videos
Making videos teaches various skills like planning, tech skills, editing, etc.
Videos are easy to share with others like family, friends, classmates
Types of Video Tools Mentioned:
My Simple Show – add text and it creates video with clipart
Built-in laptop software like iMovie
Screen sharing videos (e.g. explaining how a website works) Can use Zoom or Loom
Canva
Powtoon – for creating animated videos
Slideshows turned into videos
Potential Project Ideas:
Explain how to play Minecraft
Documentary about last vacation using Canva
Animated book report with Powtoon
Fundraiser promo video for non-profit organization
Tutorial videos based on child’s hobbies and 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.
Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology into your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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January 31, 2024Unlocking the Power of Padlet
260: Unlocking the Power of Padlet
In this episode I explain some of the power of Padlet, a free tool you can use in many ways in your homeschool.
Topics covered in this episode:
What is Padlet
How does it work
Pricing
Accessibility
Expanding features eg export as pdf or a slideshow
Templates – eg the Book Review one. And here is an example Book Review board
AI “I can’t draw” feature
How to use it in your homeschool
In order for you to try it out, I created this board for you to play around on. Click the + sign and upload anything – maybe a review of this podcast You can delete it easily – or leave whatever you add for use to see.

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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.
Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology into your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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January 24, 2024Duolingo Math
259: Duolingo Math
DuoLingo has added Math to its popular language-learning app.
In this episode, learn what this app has to offer for your children – and you!
Currently only available on iPhone app (coming soon to Android & browsers)
Two levels so far: Beginner and Intermediate
Can skip Beginner and go straight to Intermediate
Covers topics like estimating, rounding, basic geometry, telling time, order of operations
Includes multiple choice and fill-in problems
Adaptive and keeps material fresh daily
Good math supplement for homeschoolers
Helps develop mental math skills quickly for tests like ACT/SAT
Keeps adult brains sharp too
Integrated with language learning side of Duolingo
Can help maintain streaks and earn rewards
Fun and game-ified to motivate kids
Easy to add as a short daily activity
Still free like regular Duolingo
Provides additional math practice in different format from core curriculum
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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.
Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology into your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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January 17, 2024From Tech Consumer to Tech Creator
258: From Tech Consumer to Creator
Ava Jekel, our teen guest, loved watching Youtube videos and became interested with how they were made. So she started learning how to make her own and transitioned from tech consumer to tech creator.
These are the tools she mentions in the episode that she uses regularly:
Pexels – for video clips
iMovie – for editing
Chosic – for music
And here are examples of videos she has created
For FundaFunda’s US History Class

On Nature

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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.
Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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21min
January 10, 202412 Tech Tools to try in your homeschool in 2024
257: 12 Tech Tools to try in your homeschool this year
Start the year by planning to try these 12 Tech Tools – either for the first time, or learn their latest features. Decide to try one each month so that it is not overwhelming.
Here are the 12 Tech Tools mentioned
Canva
ChatGPT or Claude
iCivics
Phet
Flippity
Scratch
Quizizz
Powtoon
Duolingo
Trello
Pixlr
Seek by Naturalist
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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.
Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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21min
January 03, 2024Teaching Economics Through Online Games
256: Teaching Economics Through Online Games
Economics is useful in everyday life and teaching economics through online games can help students get a better understanding of the concepts they are learning about.
Games mentioned in this episode
SimCity
Rollercoaster Tycoon
Stock Market Game / How the Market Works
Lemonade Stand
Money, Banking and the Federal Reserve Digital Breakout
Fiscal Ship
People’s Pie
Prisoner’s Dilemma
Spent
International Trade Game from the IMF
FundaFunda classes mentioned in this episode
High School Economics
Stock Market Unit Study
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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.
Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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December 27, 2023Kitchen Science
255: Kitchen Science with Randi Smith
Randi Smith from Peanut Butter Fish Lessons is my guest and in this episode she shares how she has been using Kitchen Science as a homeschool elective class
Books mentioned in the episode
Kitchen Science Lab
Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking
Randi’s blog post with all the details of what they did and the Youtube videos they watched to compliment the cooking: Homeschool Cooking Science
You can find Randi at
Peanut Butter Fish Lessons
Instagram @peanutbutterfishlessons
Facebook @peanutbutterfishlessons
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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.
Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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December 21, 2023 Replay: Tech Electives for High School
This is a replay of episode 178 – you can find the original show notes here.
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December 13, 2023Tech the Halls: STEM Christmas gifts
254: Tech the Halls: STEM Christmas gifts

STEM Christmas Gifts not only bring hours of fun to children of all ages, but also prepare children for the future. In this episode, I talk about gifts in these 4 categories
1. Hardware
2. Video Games
3. STEM Board Games
4. Engineering Toys
* Mentioned: 30 Days Lost in Space kit
Two blog posts with lots of specific ideas
Science Gifts for Everyone on your List
Stem Gifts Under $50
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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.
Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode
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FAQs about Homeschooling with Technology:

How many episodes does Homeschooling with Technology have?

The podcast currently has 382 episodes available.