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Homeschooling with Technology — Kids & Family
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.

Copyright: ©2018 Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network - Media Angels, Inc.

Latest Episodes:

Techie Teen Brandon: Drone Videography — Techie Teen Brandon: Drone videography Jul 21, 2021
Show notes

141: Techie Teen Brandon: Drone Videography

In this episode, Brandon Duty explains how he got into drone videography, and what he hopes to do with this skill.

These are the questions Brandon answers – listen to the episode to hear his full response, but the links and specific tools he mentions are included below.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?

2. What got you interested in video creation and editing? And drones?

3. What drone do you have? And what editing software do you use? DGI Mapic air?
Drone: DJI Mavic drone Software: Final Cut Pro

4. What classes have you done to improve your skills?
Through Udemy.com:

UAS/Drone Remote Pilot Test Prep for Part 107 (learning aerospace, regulation, the science of flight, airport operations, radio communications, charts, and weather theory)

Drone Video for Real Estate Masterclass (learning cinematic maneuvers and how to engage with clients)

The Complete Drone Business Course – 5 courses in 1 (learning how to create and market a business)

Davinci Resolve 2021 – The Complete Video Editing Course (learning to edit with a certain application, I recommend this application only to those who don’t want to spend money on editing software)

5. What are you planning to do with all this knowledge?

6. Where can we find you online?
Brandon Duty Personal account (for travel videos and drum videos)
Clarity Videography account (for future business videos)

7. What advice do you have for a teen who wants to learn to use a drone?

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Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Brandon: Drone videography appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Brandon: Drone Videography — Techie Teen Brandon: Drone videography Jul 21, 2021
Show notes

141: Techie Teen Brandon: Drone Videography

In this episode, Brandon Duty explains how he got into drone videography, and what he hopes to do with this skill.

These are the questions Brandon answers – listen to the episode to hear his full response, but the links and specific tools he mentions are included below.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?

2. What got you interested in video creation and editing? And drones?

3. What drone do you have? And what editing software do you use? DGI Mapic air?
Drone: DJI Mavic drone Software: Final Cut Pro

4. What classes have you done to improve your skills?
Through Udemy.com:

UAS/Drone Remote Pilot Test Prep for Part 107 (learning aerospace, regulation, the science of flight, airport operations, radio communications, charts, and weather theory)

Drone Video for Real Estate Masterclass (learning cinematic maneuvers and how to engage with clients)

The Complete Drone Business Course – 5 courses in 1 (learning how to create and market a business)

Davinci Resolve 2021 – The Complete Video Editing Course (learning to edit with a certain application, I recommend this application only to those who don’t want to spend money on editing software)

5. What are you planning to do with all this knowledge?

6. Where can we find you online?
Brandon Duty Personal account (for travel videos and drum videos)
Clarity Videography account (for future business videos)

7. What advice do you have for a teen who wants to learn to use a drone?

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Brandon: Drone videography appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Anaya - App Creator — Techie Teen Anaya: App Creator Jul 14, 2021
Show notes

140: Techie Teen Anaya: App Creation

Techie Teen Anaya Murray talks to us about being an app creator in this episode.

Anaya’s mom was a guest on the podcast in episode 105 and shared Online Resources for Creative Writing.

Anaya answers the following questions

1. What are your interests outside of tech?
Music – Stax Music Academy (SMA)
The book she co-authored with her mom: Bear learns to share
Anaya’s author website

2. How did you get into tech?
Her mom!

3. What classes have you taken?
Javascript, HTML, Unity

4. What apps have you worked on? What did you use to create them?
MIT App Inventor – Code Crew Congressional App – Safety U
Walk in My Shoes
Hackathon “Rock ‘n my issues” visual novel app

5. What classes you have taught?
Code Crew – led a Scratch club
Taught a Game Jam sponsored by NCWIT using Steam Tyranobuilder to create visual novels

6. Where can we find you online?
Instagram – personal account, writer’s account
Facebook
Anaya’s online bio

7. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to be an app creator?
Listen to the episode!

These show notes only cover a small part of what Ayana shares on this episode, so be sure to listen in and be inspired by all she has achieved.

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Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Anaya: App Creator appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Anaya - App Creator — Techie Teen Anaya: App Creator Jul 14, 2021
Show notes

140: Techie Teen Anaya: App Creation

Techie Teen Anaya Murray talks to us about being an app creator in this episode.

Anaya’s mom was a guest on the podcast in episode 105 and shared Online Resources for Creative Writing.

Anaya answers the following questions

1. What are your interests outside of tech?
Music – Stax Music Academy (SMA)
The book she co-authored with her mom: Bear learns to share
Anaya’s author website

2. How did you get into tech?
Her mom!

3. What classes have you taken?
Javascript, HTML, Unity

4. What apps have you worked on? What did you use to create them?
MIT App Inventor – Code Crew Congressional App – Safety U
Walk in My Shoes
Hackathon “Rock ‘n my issues” visual novel app

5. What classes you have taught?
Code Crew – led a Scratch club
Taught a Game Jam sponsored by NCWIT using Steam Tyranobuilder to create visual novels

6. Where can we find you online?
Instagram – personal account, writer’s account
Facebook
Anaya’s online bio

7. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to be an app creator?
Listen to the episode!

These show notes only cover a small part of what Ayana shares on this episode, so be sure to listen in and be inspired by all she has achieved.

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Anaya: App Creator appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Callie Digital Photography — Techie Teen Callie: Digital Photography Jul 07, 2021
Show notes

139: Techie Teen Callie: Digital Photography

Our guest is techie teen Callie Fulghum who talks to us about her hobby doing digital photography.

During the episode, Callie responds to these questions. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear her answers.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?

2. When did you start doing photography?

3. What camera do you use? And software for the editing?

4. How have you learned photography?

5. What projects have you worked on?

6. Any camera equipment you are using?

7. Where can people find you online?

8. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to learn to get into digital photography?

The websites Callie mentions:

* She learned photography through FundaFunda’s online photography class
* Editing software – Pixlr and the Photoshop Mobile app
* Callie’s Instagram account

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Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Callie: Digital Photography appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Callie Digital Photography — Techie Teen Callie: Digital Photography Jul 07, 2021
Show notes

139: Techie Teen Callie: Digital Photography

Our guest is techie teen Callie Fulghum who talks to us about her hobby doing digital photography.

During the episode, Callie responds to these questions. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear her answers.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?

2. When did you start doing photography?

3. What camera do you use? And software for the editing?

4. How have you learned photography?

5. What projects have you worked on?

6. Any camera equipment you are using?

7. Where can people find you online?

8. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to learn to get into digital photography?

The websites Callie mentions:

* She learned photography through FundaFunda’s online photography class
* Editing software – Pixlr and the Photoshop Mobile app
* Callie’s Instagram account

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Callie: Digital Photography appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Natalie Virtual Assistant — Techie Teen Natalie: Virtual Assistant Jun 30, 2021
Show notes

138: Techie Teen Natalie: Virtual Assistant

Our guest in this episode is techie teen Natalie Vaughn who works as a virtual assistant. In this episode, she talks about how she learned the necessary skills and what her job entails.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Scratch online coding class Natalie took
Google Drive Unit Study – how Natalie learned basic Google Drive skills
Digestive System unit study Natalie created
Alabama unit study Natalie created
Computer Applications online class
Canva – free graphic creation software

During the episode, Natalie responds to these questions. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear her answers.

1. What are your interests not related to technology?

2. When did you start working as a virtual assistant?

3. What tech skills did you need for the job? How had you learned them?

4. What are the tasks you perform?

5. What advice would you give to a teen thinking of working as a virtual assistant?

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Natalie: Virtual Assistant appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Natalie Virtual Assistant — Techie Teen Natalie: Virtual Assistant Jun 30, 2021
Show notes

138: Techie Teen Natalie: Virtual Assistant

Our guest in this episode is techie teen Natalie Vaughn who works as a virtual assistant. In this episode, she talks about how she learned the necessary skills and what her job entails.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Scratch online coding class Natalie took
Google Drive Unit Study – how Natalie learned basic Google Drive skills
Digestive System unit study Natalie created
Alabama unit study Natalie created
Computer Applications online class
Canva – free graphic creation software

During the episode, Natalie responds to these questions. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear her answers.

1. What are your interests not related to technology?

2. When did you start working as a virtual assistant?

3. What tech skills did you need for the job? How had you learned them?

4. What are the tasks you perform?

5. What advice would you give to a teen thinking of working as a virtual assistant?

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Natalie: Virtual Assistant appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Eli Game creation — Techie teen Eli: Game creation Jun 23, 2021
Show notes

137: Techie Teen Eli: Game Creation

My guest is Eli Fergusson and in this episode, he talks about video game creation without using coding.

The websites Eli mentions:

RPG Maker

Steam

During the episode, Eli responds to these questions. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear his answers.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?

2. When did you start creating games?

3. Explain RPG Maker. Where can you buy it? How much does it cost? How did you learn to use it?

4. What have you learned from creating video games?

4. What games have you created?

5. What are your future plans?

6. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to learn to create games with RPG Maker?

Show sponsor FundaFunda Academy offers a short self-paced online class – Intro to Game Programming – that teaches the basics of game design.

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie teen Eli: Game creation appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Eli: game creation — Techie teen Eli: Game creation Jun 23, 2021
Show notes

137: Techie Teen Eli: Game Creation

My guest is Eli Fergusson and in this episode, he talks about video game creation without using coding.

The websites Eli mentions:

RPG Maker

Steam

During the episode, Eli responds to these questions. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear his answers.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?

2. When did you start creating games?

3. Explain RPG Maker. Where can you buy it? How much does it cost? How did you learn to use it?

4. What have you learned from creating video games?

4. What games have you created?

5. What are your future plans?

6. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to learn to create games with RPG Maker?

Show sponsor FundaFunda Academy offers a short self-paced online class – Intro to Game Programming – that teaches the basics of game design.

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie teen Eli: Game creation appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Addie Digital Print Designs — Techie Teen Addie – Digital Print Designs Jun 16, 2021
Show notes

136: Techie Teen Addie: Digital Print Designs

This week’s techie homeschooled teen is Addie Snyder who creates Digital Print Designs. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear exactly what she is doing. And here are brief notes and links to the resources she mentions.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?
Level 10 gymnast

2. Tell me about your Etsy shop? What gave you the idea to start it?
It was during the time when everyone was home during COVID and I had just got my license – and realized I needed to earn money to buy a car someday.

Her Etsy shop is CleanSlateInspire – she sells inspirational home décor and clothing

3. How do you create your designs?
Canva and Printify

4. How did you learn to use the software?
Outschool class on Canva. Also learned about the business by watching webinars and Youtube videos.

5. How many hours do you spend on it each week?
Work mainly on the weekends.

6. Made any sales?
Yes! A couple

7. Any advice to give teens who might want to do something similar?
Keep going! Join a group to support you. I am a member of the Board of Directors for Young Business Prodigies

Be sure to visit Addie’s Etsy store and follow her on Instagram at @cleanslateinspire and @adeline.snyder2024

** Show Sponsor FundaFunda Academy’s Computer Applications class teaches Canva and other programs that allow you to create digital design.
————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Addie – Digital Print Designs appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Addie Digital Print Designs — Techie Teen Addie – Digital Print Designs Jun 16, 2021
Show notes

136: Techie Teen Addie: Digital Print Designs

This week’s techie homeschooled teen is Addie Snyder who creates Digital Print Designs. Be sure to listen to the episode to hear exactly what she is doing. And here are brief notes and links to the resources she mentions.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?
Level 10 gymnast

2. Tell me about your Etsy shop? What gave you the idea to start it?
It was during the time when everyone was home during COVID and I had just got my license – and realized I needed to earn money to buy a car someday.

Her Etsy shop is CleanSlateInspire – she sells inspirational home décor and clothing

3. How do you create your designs?
Canva and Printify

4. How did you learn to use the software?
Outschool class on Canva. Also learned about the business by watching webinars and Youtube videos.

5. How many hours do you spend on it each week?
Work mainly on the weekends.

6. Made any sales?
Yes! A couple

7. Any advice to give teens who might want to do something similar?
Keep going! Join a group to support you. I am a member of the Board of Directors for Young Business Prodigies

Be sure to visit Addie’s Etsy store and follow her on Instagram at @cleanslateinspire and @adeline.snyder2024

** Show Sponsor FundaFunda Academy’s Computer Applications class teaches Canva and other programs that allow you to create digital design.
————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Addie – Digital Print Designs appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Jake: Cybersecurity — Techie Teen Jake: Cybersecurity Jun 09, 2021
Show notes

135: Techie teen Jake: Cybersecurity

Our summer series of interviews with techie teens kicks off as I interview Jake Stough. Here are brief notes and links to things he mentions, but you need to listen to hear him explain what he has done.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?
Hockey

2. When did you start coding? What language did you learn first?
Age 11 – learned Lua from Roblox –

3. What other languages have you learned? How did you learn them?
Starting modding for several games in C++
Other languages: Python, Java, Javascript, C#, HTML, CSS, node.js
Learning Resource: Freecodecamp

4. Any cool projects you have done with coding?
Game creation

5. How did you get interested in cybersecurity and where did you learn it?
Reading the news and used Cybrary

6. Have you participated in hackathons?
Hackathons are Hacking competitions: – NSA, Georgia Tech, VA tech, Harvard
Another one to look at: PicoCTF.org

7. What certifications have you done/are you working on?
Data Analytics:
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-data-analytics

CS Analysts Certificate
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst

Level 1 Security Engineer Certificate:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/azure-security-engineer/?tab=tab-learning-paths

Expert Level Cyber Security Certificate:
https://www.giac.org/

Additional Resources He Used:
https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-internet-security-privacy-course-volume-1/
https://www.udemy.com/course/network-security-course

8. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to code and learn about cybersecurity?
Keep learning – look for a mentor

Show sponsor FundaFunda Academy offers an online Python class (full semester or 5-week classes) for those who want to get started with coding.

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Jake: Cybersecurity appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Teen Jake: Cybersecurity — Techie Teen Jake: Cybersecurity Jun 09, 2021
Show notes

135: Techie teen Jake: Cybersecurity

Our summer series of interviews with techie teens kicks off as I interview Jake Stough. Here are brief notes and links to things he mentions, but you need to listen to hear him explain what he has done.

1. What are your interests outside of tech?
Hockey

2. When did you start coding? What language did you learn first?
Age 11 – learned Lua from Roblox –

3. What other languages have you learned? How did you learn them?
Starting modding for several games in C++
Other languages: Python, Java, Javascript, C#, HTML, CSS, node.js
Learning Resource: Freecodecamp

4. Any cool projects you have done with coding?
Game creation

5. How did you get interested in cybersecurity and where did you learn it?
Reading the news and used Cybrary

6. Have you participated in hackathons?
Hackathons are Hacking competitions: – NSA, Georgia Tech, VA tech, Harvard
Another one to look at: PicoCTF.org

7. What certifications have you done/are you working on?
Data Analytics:
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-data-analytics

CS Analysts Certificate
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ibm-cybersecurity-analyst

Level 1 Security Engineer Certificate:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/azure-security-engineer/?tab=tab-learning-paths

Expert Level Cyber Security Certificate:
https://www.giac.org/

Additional Resources He Used:
https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-internet-security-privacy-course-volume-1/
https://www.udemy.com/course/network-security-course

8. What advice do you have for a teen who would like to code and learn about cybersecurity?
Keep learning – look for a mentor

Show sponsor FundaFunda Academy offers an online Python class (full semester or 5-week classes) for those who want to get started with coding.

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Techie Teen Jake: Cybersecurity appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Homeschooled Teens — Introducing the summer series: Techie Homeschooled Teens Jun 02, 2021
Show notes

134: Introducing the SummerSeries: Techie Homeschooled Teens

During June and July, I will be interviewing a number of techie homeschooled teens. They will share about what they are doing using a wide range of technology – game-making, app creation, T-shirt designs, video creation, cybersecurity, and more.

In this episode I share what my own children did as teens:

built their own computers

fixed computers

created movies for high school graduations and choir tour – sold them

created websites

laid out a recipe book

theatre posters (used Gimp, Adobe Photoshop)

used Google drawings for stage layout

took senior photos and edited them

took photos for products on a website

did sound at church and for weddings

created Youtube channels

eBay / Amazon reseller

blogged

Stop Motion Animation

If your teens need help with their tech skills, consider FundaFunda Academy’s Computer Applications online class that covers how to use many different computer applications.

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Introducing the summer series: Techie Homeschooled Teens appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Techie Homeschooled Teens — Introducing the summer series: Techie Homeschooled Teens Jun 02, 2021
Show notes

134: Introducing the SummerSeries: Techie Homeschooled Teens

During June and July, I will be interviewing a number of techie homeschooled teens. They will share about what they are doing using a wide range of technology – game-making, app creation, T-shirt designs, video creation, cybersecurity, and more.

In this episode I share what my own children did as teens:

built their own computers

fixed computers

created movies for high school graduations and choir tour – sold them

created websites

laid out a recipe book

theatre posters (used Gimp, Adobe Photoshop)

used Google drawings for stage layout

took senior photos and edited them

took photos for products on a website

did sound at church and for weddings

created Youtube channels

eBay / Amazon reseller

blogged

Stop Motion Animation

If your teens need help with their tech skills, consider FundaFunda Academy’s Computer Applications online class that covers how to use many different computer applications.

————————————————————————————————–
Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Aademy 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 Introducing the summer series: Techie Homeschooled Teens appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Intentional Summer Screen Time — Intentional Summer Screen Time May 26, 2021
Show notes

133: Intentional Summer Screen Time with Sara Radginski

Sara Radinski joins us to share her idea of intentional summer screen time – instead of having battles with your children over screen time all summer. Listen to the episode to understand her plan.

Here are some resources she mentions:

Epic! for a “techie” reading option

Coding apps: Tynker, Scratch, Code.org Also look at show sponsor FundaFunda Academy’s Intro to Game Programming and 5 week Scratch classes

Online courses for delight directed learning

Outschool.com

Be sure to join the Summer Screen Time Challenge This will help you with ideas on how to make screentime intentional and you may learn about resources you didn’t know about too!

You can find Sara at Techie Homeschool Mom and her Facebook group TechinYourHomeschool

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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.

And take a look at the online classes and resources provided by show sponsor FundaFunda Academy.

The post Intentional Summer Screen Time appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Intentional Summer Screen Time — Intentional Summer Screen Time May 26, 2021
Show notes

133: Intentional Summer Screen Time with Sara Radginski

Sara Radinski joins us to share her idea of intentional summer screen time – instead of having battles with your children over screen time all summer. Listen to the episode to understand her plan.

Here are some resources she mentions:

Epic! for a “techie” reading option

Coding apps: Tynker, Scratch, Code.org Also look at show sponsor FundaFunda Academy’s Intro to Game Programming and 5 week Scratch classes

Online courses for delight directed learning

Outschool.com

Be sure to join the Summer Screen Time Challenge This will help you with ideas on how to make screentime intentional and you may learn about resources you didn’t know about too!

You can find Sara at Techie Homeschool Mom and her Facebook group TechinYourHomeschool

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Using Tech to Enjoy Nature — Using Tech to Enjoy Nature May 19, 2021
Show notes

132: Using Tech to Enjoy Nature

This episode shares resources on using tech to enjoy nature. Technology doesn’t need to take us away from nature but can be used to enhance our enjoyment of nature.

Be sure to listen to these previous podcast episodes;

Geocaching is basically an outdoor treasure hunt for all ages

Google lens is a great way to identify things you encounter in nature

Apps mentioned in this episode

Alltrails

Smart Bird ID

Merlin Bird ID from Cornell

Audubon Bird Guide

Skymap

iNaturalist

iNaturalist Seek

Website mentioned in this episode

Project Noah gets everyone involved in identifying things they see in nature and you become a contributor to science!

Class that combines art and nature

Show sponsor FundaFunda Academy offers a unique online Nature Journaling class for 7th – 12th graders.

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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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Using Tech to Enjoy Nature — Using Tech to Enjoy Nature May 19, 2021
Show notes

132: Using Tech to Enjoy Nature

This episode shares resources on using tech to enjoy nature. Technology doesn’t need to take us away from nature but can be used to enhance our enjoyment of nature.

Be sure to listen to these previous podcast episodes;

Geocaching is basically an outdoor treasure hunt for all ages

Google lens is a great way to identify things you encounter in nature

Apps mentioned in this episode

Alltrails

Smart Bird ID

Merlin Bird ID from Cornell

Audubon Bird Guide

Skymap

iNaturalist

iNaturalist Seek

Website mentioned in this episode

Project Noah gets everyone involved in identifying things they see in nature and you become a contributor to science!

Class that combines art and nature

Show sponsor FundaFunda Academy offers a unique online Nature Journaling class for 7th – 12th graders.

————————————————————————————————

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 Using Tech to Enjoy Nature appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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