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    Homeschooling with Technology

    On Homeschooling with Technology, former programmer and veteran homeschool mom Meryl van der Merwe helps families use tech with confidence and wisdom — the best apps and online tools, AI for planning and learning (used safely), and practical tips that fit real homeschool days. No jargon, no overwhelm. Listen to an episode below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for a fresh tip each week.

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    Teaching Kids Critical Thinking for Social Media Mar 27, 2024
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    268 : Importance of critical thinking skills in navigating social media

    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, symbolic logic, science literacy, and the limits of intuition.
    • Kids need these skills to have productive conversations on social media, identify pseudoscience and misinformation, and interpret the overwhelming amount of information online.
    • Stephanie offers courses like “Fallacy Detectors” for ages 8-12 and “Symbolic Logic for Teens” on her website critickid.com. She plans to release courses for younger kids (2-3 years) and up to 18 years old.
    • Parents can learn alongside their kids by following CriticKid’s resources or using websites like “Thinking is Power” and Julie Bogart’s Raising Critical Thinkers books. (Julie was the guest on episode 155 of this podcast)
    • Practical tips include: saving real-life examples from social media to discuss with kids, scrolling through social media together and identifying fallacies, and thinking out loud about verifying information before sharing.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Cranky Uncle app/website for identifying logical fallacies
    • Building Critical Thinkers worksheets on Teachers Pay Teachers (coming soon on Critikid.com)
    • Free resources: CriticKid’s Fallacy Detectors Part 1 (first video free), Symbolic logic worksheets

    Where to find Stephanie (@critikid)

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Youtube

    TikTok

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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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    Comparing the Best AI Assistants for Homeschoolers Mar 20, 2024
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    Comparing AI Assistants

    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 of the popular ones out.

    I am using the free version of the 5 I compare

    ChatGPT

    This is the “original” one that introduced the world to AI Assistants. It is still my go-to but does not have access to current data and nor does it have the capabilities of some of the others. It is from Open AI

    Claude

    I like the way Claude “writes” and use it when I want to use what it has written for show notes etc. It will allow you to upload images and it can “read” them

    Perplexity

    Perplexity is the one most people feel is really good at summaries – especially of long papers. It also is sometimes used as an alternative to Google search. My favorite feature is the follow-up prompts it provides – gives you ideas on what else you might want to know. It does not require a log in – but obviously won’t be able to access any past queries if you choose not to log in

    CoPilot

    This is Microsoft’s AI assistant. I have been using it without logging in. It allows voice to text prompts and you can upload both files and images. Sources for the information it provides are at the bottom of each response. You can export the answer to Word, pdf or text. It provides clickable links and has access to current data and information.

    Gemini

    Gemini was called Bard and is Google’s AI assistant. It also allows voice to text, the upload of images and will provide clickable links if you ask. It can create tables, graphs and even images (though not images with people in them)

    Wrapping up

    I asked each of these AI assistants to compare all 5 and many favored themselves – revealing their own bias. Also – thinks are changing so rapidly in the AI landscape that if you are listening a few weeks after this airs, this may all be inaccurate! I hope you will try them out for yourself and see which you enjoy

    FundaFunda Academy class mentioned in this episode

    • Computer Applications

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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.

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    The post Comparing the Best AI Assistants for Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.


    How to Teach Kids 3D Design With Tinkercad (Free) Mar 13, 2024
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    266:Teaching students to use Tinkercad

    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?

    1. Children do not know what they will want to do after high school, so prepare them in case they do want to pursue a STEM career
    2. There are so many benefits of learning STEM subjects that spill over into all areas of life. See
      Episode 144– Non-Tech Skills Students Learn From Coding

    What is Tinkercad?

    1. Tinkercad is a free web-based application that is best known as a 3d modeling tool. You can take your models and then print them out on a 3d printer
    2. The second mode in Tinkercad is called virtual circuits mode. In this mode, you can simulate physical electronic circuits using a breadboard, which is a way to connect components together. You can create circuits, power them with simulated batteries or microcontrollers like Arduino or micro:bit. These microcontrollers are small computers available in the real world, but they are simulated almost perfectly inside Tinkercad’s virtual environment. This mode allows you to learn how to build electrical circuits, use microcontrollers, without worrying about losing or breaking components, not having the right parts, or struggling with the physical dexterity required for working with actual circuits.
    3. There’s a third mode called Code Blocks, similar to the 3D design tools, but instead of dragging and dropping components, you write programs in a block-based, drag-and-drop language similar to Scratch. However, you’re manipulating 3D objects when writing these programs. Once familiar with 3D design, you can inject programming to create models instead of manipulating them freehand.
    4. Finally, there’s a fourth tool called Physics Lab, which allows you to experiment with things like springs, motion, and other physics concepts, all simulated within the Tinkercad environment.

    How can students learn Tinkercad?

    1. Many free online resources eg Youtube videos and Tinkercad provides basic training too
    2. Excalibur Solutions Stem Academy has a subscription-based program for many STEM topics and Tinkercad is included in that.

    Are there other programs like Tinkercad that people might not know about?

    1. Makecode: https://microsoft.com/makecode
    2. Wokwi: https://wokwi.com

    Where to find Robert online:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excaliburstem

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/excaliburstem

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excaliburstem/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@excaliburstem

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/excalibur-solutions-stem-academy

    LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-t-walsh/

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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.

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    The post How to Teach Kids 3D Design With Tinkercad (Free) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.


    10 Ways I am using AI in 2024 Mar 06, 2024
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    265: 10 Ways I am using AI in 2024

    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 I am using AI this year so far.

    1. Podcast show notes – I use Descript to create a transcript from the audio and then ask Claude to turn it into show notes. You could do the same with any audio you want to turn into notes
    2. Gift ideas – give the interests and age and also what the person already owns
    3. Recommendation letters – I use “voice to text” to get down my ideas on Google docs. Then I take the output and give it to Claude with detailed instructions and an example of a previous recommendation letter I have written
    4. Topics to cover when creating courses – let it generate a list of topics and perhaps also suggested resources to use
    5. Assignment ideas – explain the topic and the grade level and the type of assignment
    6. Assignment questions + suggested answers – you can input a pdf or a video url
    7. Trivia night “cheat sheet” – it provides a list what happened this day in history
    8. Titles of podcast episodes and blog posts – tip: ask for 10 or 20 options so you can select or mix-and-match
    9. Travel itineraries – you can input the criteria you are looking for and ask for suggestions, or even aa detailed plan for each day
    10. Canva AI generated graphics – Canva allows you to type what you are looking for and it will create the graphic

    I do all the above using free AI tools!

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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

    The post 10 Ways I am using AI in 2024 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.


    The Anton App: Interactive Lessons for Kids Feb 28, 2024
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    264: The Anton App: Interactive Lessons for Kids

    Anton app

    The Anton App offers bite-sized interactive learning opportunities for K – 8th grade. It is free and some of its features include:

    1. Works on all devices
    2. No ads
    3. Earn coins for games
    4. Covers a wide range of subjects
    5. Can customize avatars to look like oneself
    6. Games are offered as a reward for learning
    7. Groups allow you to add students, assign specific lessons to the group, see how students are doing by utilizing reports

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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.

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    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

    Anton app for K - 8th grade

    The post The Anton App: Interactive Lessons for Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.


    Gamified Science Apps for Neurodiverse Brains Feb 21, 2024
    Show notes 📚 Part of our guide: Homeschool Science

    263: Gamified Science Apps for Neurodiverse Brains


    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 science courses while Tyto is a 3D video game focused on middle and high school science.

    Brilliant

    • Offers math, science, computer science courses and puzzles
    • Pay monthly or annually
    • Has free preview available
    • For advanced middle school and high school students

    Tyto Online

    • 3D science video game for middle and high school students
    • Costs $5/month for first child, $4/month for additional children
    • Includes courses on cells, ecology, earth systems, etc.
    • Students create avatars and conduct virtual experiments

    You can find Andi at AndiClark.com

    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

    Gamified Science Apps for Neurodiverse Brains

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    Equipping your children for careers in an AI world Feb 14, 2024
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    Equipping 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.

    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

    Equipping your children for careers in an AI world

    The post Equipping your children for careers in an AI world appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.


    Benefits of Video Projects Feb 07, 2024
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    Benefits of video projects for homeschoolers

    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

    Benefits of video projects for homeschoolers

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    Unlocking the Power of Padlet Jan 31, 2024
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    Unlocking the Power of Padlet, a digital pin board

    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.

    Made with Padlet

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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.

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    Unlocking the Power of Padlet, a digital pin board

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    Duolingo Math: A Free Math App for Homeschoolers Jan 24, 2024
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    DuoLingo 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

    DuoLingo Math

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