Homeschooling with Technology

395: Pros and Cons of self-paced online classes Self-paced online classes can give homeschool families flexibility, save money, and allow students to learn on their own schedules. But are they the right choice for every subject and every student? In this episode, Meryl shares the advantages and drawbacks of self-paced classes, along with tips for […] The post Pros and Cons of self-paced online classes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

394: Six Fun YouTube Shows for Homeschool Geography Bring geography into your homeschool with six free YouTube shows that make learning about the world entertaining. Meryl  shares favorites she watches, including several she uses in her high school World Geography class. Shows mentioned CGP Grey Explore unusual borders and geographical puzzles through entertaining explanations. Look […] The post 6 Fun YouTube Shows for Homeschool Geography appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

393: Canva Learn Grid: A New Free Resource for Homeschooling Looking for free, ready-to-use educational resources for your homeschool? Canva Learn Grid offers worksheets, presentations, infographics, and interactive activities that can save you time and make learning more engaging. What You’ll Learn How to access Canva Learn Grid and search for ready-to-use educational resources. How […] The post Canva Learn Grid: A New Free Resource for Homeschooling appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

392: Tips for Completing the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know Completing the FAFSA can feel intimidating, but the process has become much simpler than it used to be. In this episode, Meryl talks with Robert Farrington, founder of The College Investor, about what families need to know when completing the FAFSA. Robert explains why […] The post Tips for Completing the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

The network turns thirteen. Every host answers one real question, and Meryl gets the one nobody had to ask five years ago. The post Sweet 13 Bonus: My Teen Is Using AI appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

391: Cool History Games Meryl shares a free website that makes practicing history quick and fun: Cool History Games. The site includes several daily history games that work well as a short family activity, a homeschool warm-up, or a transition between subjects. Everything can be played directly in the browser, with no login required. Meryl […] The post Cool History Games appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

390: How Homeschool Families Can Use Airtable Have you heard of Airtable but aren’t quite sure what it is—or why a homeschool family might want to use it? In this episode, Gina Steffy from the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network explains how Airtable can help homeschool families organize information, keep records, and create searchable collections of […] The post How Homeschool Families Can Use Airtable appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

389: Best College Application Resources for Homeschoolers College applications can feel overwhelming, especially once senior year arrives. In this episode, I share several useful websites that can help homeschool families choose colleges, understand the application process, work through essays and recommendations, and make sense of what happens after applications are submitted. These resources are useful […] The post Best College Application Resources for Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

388: Alternatives to Google search with Jo Ebisujima Google Search has changed significantly with the addition of AI-generated summaries at the top of search results. For students especially, this can make it tempting to accept an AI-generated answer without ever visiting the original source or checking whether the information is accurate. In this episode, I […] The post Alternatives to Google search appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

387: How to Homeschool for Free: A Sample Homeschool Day Using Free Resources Can you really homeschool for free? Yes — but free curriculum usually requires more work from the parent. In this episode, I walk through what a homeschool day could look like using completely free resources for math, English, foreign language, science, history, […] The post How to Homeschool for Free: A Sample Homeschool Day appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.