Homeschooling with Technology
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Whether you love technology or are "tech-challenged" the Homeschooling with Technology podcast is for you! Technology can help you run your homeschool more efficiently, make lessons more engaging & keep you connected to what is happening all over the world. When your children graduate from your homeschool, they will be launched into an every-changing techie world. You need to make sure they..
Homeschooling with Technology
6d ago
271: Magic Student AI Tools
This episode covers the Magic Student AI tools from Magic School, following last week’s episode ( (Episode 270 – Magic School AI)) on the teacher tools.
Magic School Features to Explore
New Google Chrome extension to easily access the tools
New YouTube channel explaining how the different products work
Can create a classroom to control which tools students have access to
Magic Student AI Tools Discussed
Chatbot for students called Raina (not found very helpful)
Writing feedback tool (fantastic for getting feedback on student writing at different grad ..read more
Homeschooling with Technology
2w ago
270: Magic School AI
In this episode we explore a new resource called Magic School AI, which can be used by homeschoolers to help their children retain and understand concepts, and provide engaging ideas for lessons.
In this episode we look at the tools for teachers (ie would be used by the homeschool parent). Next week we will look at the tools for students
Here are the Magic School AI tools mentioned
Text Rewriter: Rewrites text in different styles (humorous, matter-of-fact, ironic, etc.)
Question Generators: Creates questions based on YouTube videos or text input
Rubric Generator: G ..read more
Homeschooling with Technology
1M ago
268 : 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 o ..read more
Homeschooling with Technology
1M ago
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 ..read more
Homeschooling with Technology
1M ago
266: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?
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
There are so many benefits of learning STEM subjects that spill over into all areas of life. See Episode 144– Non-Tech Skills Students ..read more
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1M ago
265: 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.
Podcast show notes – I use Descript to create a transcript from the audio and then ask Claude to turn it into show notes
Gift ideas – give the interests and age and also what the person already owns
Recommendation letters – I use “voice to text” to get down my ideas on Google docs. Then I take the output ..read more
Homeschooling with Technology
1M ago
264: The Anton App: Interactive Lessons for Kids
The Anton App offers bite-sized interactive learning opportunities for K – 8th grade. It is free and some of its features include:
Works on all devices
No ads
Earn coins for games
Covers a wide range of subjects
Can customize avatars to look like oneself
Games are offered as a reward for learning
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 cla ..read more
Homeschooling with Technology
2M ago
263: 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 availab ..read more
Homeschooling with Technology
2M ago
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 k ..read more