{"id":57611,"date":"2019-11-15T06:31:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-archimedes.45-76-20-142.plesk.page\/mrbix12019x111x1homeschool-technology-htmlx1index\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:53:12","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:53:12","slug":"homeschool-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbishop.com\/2019\/11\/homeschool-technology.html","title":{"rendered":"Technology We Use in Our Homeschool – Mrs. Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019m not anti-technology, but I didn\u2019t want to depend on it in our homeschooling. I really wanted our focus to be first on books and reading, writing, and physical workbooks. But, now that we\u2019re in our 3rd year (I can\u2019t believe I\u2019m saying that! Didn\u2019t we just start?!) I have added in a few different types of technology that we use to supplement what we\u2019re learning. <\/p>\n

Apps<\/h4>\n

This is the first year we\u2019ve added in using apps on our Kindle fire to our homeschool day. But, they have become really helpful in teaching, and a fun way for Steven to get \u201cscreen time\u201d while still learning.<\/p>\n

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The Squeebles Spelling app<\/a> has been GREAT! It has spelling tests pre-loaded and downloadable so your child can practice common spelling words. But, the bes<\/strong>t part is that I can pre-load in our own spelling words<\/em> each week. I type them in, record myself saying them, and then I can say \u201cpractice your spelling words,\u201d and Steven just grabs the Kindle and does it on his own every morning. In the teacher mode I can also see which words he\u2019s struggling with, the grades he\u2019s gotten on each test, and see if he\u2019s actually practicing them. I think it\u2019ll run you about $4.99 but it\u2019s worth it because there\u2019s no ads, they can\u2019t go online from it, and the fact that I can put in my own words each week was the kicker for me.<\/p>\n

{I\u2019m on the lookout for a great Math app and would love your recommendations! Most are either too easy, or too advanced. I\u2019m willing to pay a few bucks, so let me know your favorites!}<\/p>\n

STEAM<\/h4>\n
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If you have a Nintendo Switch<\/a> system, I highly recommend getting Nintendo LABO<\/a>. They have several different kits<\/a> to choose from- I think we have 3 of them. They are really fun! You build different things out of cardboard (they provide) following their directions, you can then decorate them or use them as they are, then you use what you\u2019ve built to play different games on your switch system. We use them as STEAM in our homeschool because we\u2019re building, being crafty\/artistic, and then using them for technology. Some of the builds are actually quite hard and take several hours- so sometimes my Husband helps. But my son has also built several on his own. They provide hours of entertainment, but they don\u2019t feel <\/em>like learning. And if you love Nintendo like we do, they\u2019re definitely worth adding to your collection!<\/p>\n

Online Courses<\/h4>\n

I like to think I can to it all, but that\u2019s just not the case. And the great thing about homeschooling is that we can look for help in all sorts of different places. Since we\u2019re only in 2nd grade, I haven\u2019t ventured too far into online classes yet- but Steven does take a keyboarding class once a week and he\u2019s been loving it. We started Keyboarding Without Tears<\/a> last year, and it has been an excellent tool for our homeschool. It has fun little mini games and challenges to help your child become familiar with using a keyboard. It teaches them proper typing techniques and helps them gain confidence and skills when using a computer. It\u2019s also very affordable and I can keep track of his progress on there as well. Since we already buy the Handwriting Without Tears<\/a> book each year, it made sense too because I could bundle them and save more money. Which is always a bonus in my book!<\/p>\n

Documentaries<\/h4>\n

Documentaries are great- especially for Science class. I just head over to Netflix and type in \u2018Birds\u2019 for example and we can usually find a Life, Planet Earth, etc that goes over the topics that we\u2019re learning. These are especially helpful for days we\u2019re not feeling hot, it\u2019s rainy, or we need to rest. Steven LOVES watching them- and I love that he\u2019s actually learning something while watching tv. Win\/win!<\/p>\n

What are some ways you use technology in your homeschool?<\/p>\n

Check out some other Homeschool Supplements<\/a> we use along with our BookShark curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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