What is a Wired Homeschool?

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What is a Wired Homeschool?

FromThe Wired Homeschool

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8 minutes

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Jul 1, 2010

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A wired homeschool is any homeschool that leverages technology to improve their homeschooling experience.

Released:

Jul 1, 2010

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

Tech, tools, & tips for homeschooling the digital generation.

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What is a Wired Homeschool? by The Wired Homeschool
8 min listen
How to Homeschool Like Steve Jobs – WHS 182: If I had to choose one gadget or device that has revolutionized homeschooling more than anything else I’d choose the iPad. No other device has propelled homeschooling forward like the iPad and the man responsible for it was Steve Jobs. by The Wired Homeschool
15 min listen
How to Homeschool Like Elon Musk – WHS 177: Elon Musk has founded several innovative tech companies including Tesla, SpaceX, and PayPal. He’s also decided to homeschool his 5 children, sort of. He’s started an innovative private school for his 5 kids and 15 others. by The Wired Homeschool
22 min listen
Teaching Art Online with Rob Jensen from Art for Kids Hub – WHS 139: This week I’m super-psyched to bring you an interview with Rob Jensen from Art for Kids Hub. Rob Jensen is a father to four children (Jack, Hadley, Austin, and Olivia) and married to ‘Mrs. Hubs’. His YouTube channel and website have hundreds of videos ... by The Wired Homeschool
30 min listen
How to Homeschool Like Sir Richard Branson – WHS 186: In 1970, at the age of 20, Richard Branson founded a mail-order record company by the name of Virgin Records. Since then, he has founded eight different billion-dollar companies in eight different industries. Oh, by the way, by The Wired Homeschool
17 min listen
15 STEM and STEAM Ideas for Homeschoolers - WHS 191: There are a number of creative ways to incorporate STEM topics into your homeschooling. During this year’s Podcast Awards I released 15 mini-episodes that shared 15 STEM and STEAM Ideas for Homeschoolers. I’ve compiled all 15 of those ideas into this s... by The Wired Homeschool
17 min listen
How to Homeschool Like Bill Gates – WHS 195: Sponsor: Visit K12.com/LISTEN or call (855)-628-9529 for more information. Bill Gates didn’t build a successful company or become the world’s richest man by chance. There are specific things he did in his life and career that got him to where he is tod... by The Wired Homeschool
19 min listen
7 YouTube Channels for Homeschoolers to Learn How to Fix Cars: A major part of homeschooling involves teaching practical life-skills like how to fix cars. OK, maybe not everyone needs to learn to fix a car but basic maintenance or knowing when to take your car to a mechanic are skills every homeschooler should lea... by The Wired Homeschool
18 min listen
10 Internet Safety Tips for Teens and Tweens – WHS 202: Sometimes being on the Internet is like driving into oncoming traffic. It’s bad enough there are potholes, reckless drivers, and traffic jams to deal with when making your way down the “information superhighway” (bonus points for 90s tech references) b... by The Wired Homeschool
16 min listen
Osmo Coding Jam Teaches Kids to Code and Rock Out – WHS 209: I was recently given early access to Osmo Coding Jam to review the product ahead of its launch. It’s a game combined with tactile elements that teach kids to code using pictograms on tiles. A nifty stand and mirror allow your iPad to see the tiles layi... by The Wired Homeschool
19 min listen
10 Ways to Use an Amazon Echo Dot in Your Homeschool: When the Amazon Echo Dot was originally released many people saw the smart speaker as nothing more than a novelty. Many people bought it and its older sibling the Amazon Echo and quickly realized how helpful it could be in their day-to-day lives. by The Wired Homeschool
10 min listen
5 3D Printers Under $500 for Homeschooling – WHS 223: When you think of 3D printers, what comes to mind? Do you think technology like 3d printing is beyond the reach of homeschoolers? It’s not! 3D printers have become affordable and easy to use. There are many 3D printers that have been specifically desig... by The Wired Homeschool
19 min listen
7 Alexa Skills Homeschoolers Can Use With Their Amazon Echo – WHS 231: Last week I talked about 10 Ways to Use an Amazon Echo Dot for Homeschooling and one of those ways was to use educational skills. This week I’ll share 7 Alexa skills homeschoolers can use with their Amazon Echo. by The Wired Homeschool
12 min listen
Online Great Books with Scott Hambrick: Every homeschooler understands that reading is essential. However, sometimes we may not know what our children should be reading. Or, perhaps we know what they should read but we don’t understand the essential themes and ideas of a piece of great liter... by The Wired Homeschool
41 min listen
Experience Astronomy with Luke Gilkerson: Many kids and parents are fascinated by the night sky but don’t know where to start with nightly observations. With Experience Astronomy homeschool parents and students can learn to navigate the heavens and figure out if that bright light is a planet, by The Wired Homeschool
35 min listen
How to Homeschool Like Ursula Burns: Ursula M. Burns became the first black woman to head a Fortune 500 company when she was appointed CEO of Xerox. She also became the first woman to succeed another as head of a Fortune 500 company. Burns led the STEM program of the White House from 2009... by The Wired Homeschool
17 min listen
Getting Devices Ready for Giving with Michael Prince: Michael Prince from BecauseFamily joins me again to discuss safe digital parenting. With the holidays just around the corner, you’ll want to make sure any gifts you’re giving to your kids are safe and ready to use when they’re unwrapped. by The Wired Homeschool
30 min listen
Homeschooling With Hulu? 10 Documentaries You Can Watch Now: Educational content is available all over the Internet. As streaming services become more popular, more educational documentaries become available to homeschoolers. Previously, I’ve shared YouTube channels and documentaries on Netflix that are educatio... by The Wired Homeschool
12 min listen
Dave Stotts – Drive Thru History Adventures – WHS 235: About Dave Stotts and Drive Thru History Dave Stotts has spent the last two decades in professional video and media production. His career in documentary production has taken him to nearly 30 countries to shoot and edit films on a wide variety of topic... by The Wired Homeschool
43 min listen
Noah Tetzner - Homeschooler to Full-Time Podcaster: About Noah Tetzner Noah Tetzner is a homeschool graduate who enjoys sharing his passion for history with the world! He is the host of multiple historical podcasts that feature interviews with some of the world brightest scholars. Recently, by The Wired Homeschool
33 min listen
2017 Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide for Homeschoolers: The total solar eclipse that will traverse the United States is quickly approaching. Where will you be on August 21, 2017? Don’t miss this opportunity to see a phenomenon you and your kids will talk about for years. by The Wired Homeschool
14 min listen

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