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Online games that promote thinking and build math skills

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October 4, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

245: Online games that promote thinking and build math skills

Dennis DiNoia from Mr.D Math is our guest and he shares some of his favorite games that promote thinking and build math skills.

Online games mentioned in this episode

Online Chess with a twist
Yahtzee
2048 game
Backgammon
Logic Puzzles
Calculators.org (math, board games and more)

You can find Dennis at
Mr. D Math
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube

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How much tech is too much tech

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September 27, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

244: How much tech is too much tech

In this episode, listeners are encourage to work through how much tech is too much tech for their family. A number of factors are mentioned to consider.

The podcast projects created by Manoush Zomorodi are

FundaFunda Classes mentioned in this episode:
Health
Computer Applications

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Math Contests

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September 20, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

243: Math contests with Haley Story

Haley runs a math club and as part of the club she encourages the participants to take part in math contests.

Haley begins by explaining why you should consider registering your homeschooler for these contests. She goes on to talk about:

1. Noetic

2. Bebras

3. Math Counts

4. Purple Comet

5. AMC

Be sure to listen to the episode to learn more as it will help you decide which of these math contests could be a good fit for your children.

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Science Olympiad

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September 13, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

242: Science Olympiad

I have coached a homeschool Science Olympiad team for many years and have seen the huge benefits it has provided to the students involved.

For more information about the contest visit Soinc.org.

If you can’t find a team in your area – start one!

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Replay: How to modify online curriculum for special needs students: Part 2

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September 6, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

Guest Lindsay Leiviska explains how to modify online curriculum for special needs students. You can find Lindsay online at A Heart For All Students. Her podcast is also called “A Heart for All Students”.

This is a replay of episode 126 – you can find the original show notes here.

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Replay: How to modify online curriculum for special needs students: Part 1

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August 30, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

This is a replay of episode 125 – you can find the original show notes here.

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How Learning Tech Skills Young Can Benefit Your Child

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August 23, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

241: How Learning Tech Skills Young Can Benefit Your Child

Guest Charis Guilford, a high school senior, explains how learning tech skills young can benefit your child by sharing her own story.

These are the questions she answered. Listen to the episode to get inspired to teach your children how to use a computer effectively.

1. When did you start learning about technology ie how to use applications on your computer. What was the first thing you learned?

2. What did you learn in middle school?

3. How did that help you in high school?

4. When did you get a smartphone? Social Media?

5. What have you learned in high school?

6 How has your tech knowledge helped you make money?

7. Advice for homeschool parents who are nervous to allow their children to use tech or don’t know where to start?

FundaFunda classes mentioned in this episode

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AI in the tools you already use

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August 16, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

240: AI in the tools you already use

Do you know there is probably AI in the tools you already use? Here are the ones mentioned in this episode:

1. Gmail – Smart reply / compose

2. Canva

3. Google slides – ‘help me visualize’ rolling out this feature and Google docs – help me write – in labs at present

4. Grammarly Go

FundaFunda classes mentioned in this episode

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Free vs Paid Online Resources

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August 9, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

239: Free vs paid online resources

Free vs Paid Online Resources? This episode covers reasons you might choose one over the other and I give a few ideas on where to find free resources. For all the details listen to the episode.

Things to consider

1. Budget
2. Priorities
3. Kids abilities and interests
4. Core or Supplementary
5. Sometimes free is better than cheap
6. Free to see if you like the style
7. Free if not sure how long your kids interest will last
8. Paid – you are more likely to follow through

Free Resources Mentioned

ChatGPT (see our previous episode on creating a unit study to learn how)
Teachers Pay Teachers
Youtube
Library (physical and digital options)
101 Free Online Digital Resources for Homeschoolers
States of Matter web-based mini unit study

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3 Digital Resources to Include in Your Homeschool This Year

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August 2, 2023 by Meryl van der Merwe Leave a Comment

238: 3 Digital Resources to Include in Your Homeschool This Year

As you plan your school year, consider adding these 3 digital resources to your homeschool. They are all free and can help both you and your children.

The 3 digital resources for homeschooling are:

Listen to the episode to learn how to use these 3 resources

FundaFunda classes mentioned in this episode:

Writing Mechanics
Writing Fun
Computer Applications
Graphic Design with Canva
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Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy 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 into 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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Online games that promote thinking and build math skills

245: Online games that promote thinking and build math skills

How much tech is too much tech

244: How much tech is too much tech

Math Contests

243: Math contests with Haley Story

Science Olympiad

242: Science Olympiad

Replay: How to modify online curriculum for special needs students: Part 2

Replay: How to modify online curriculum for special needs students: Part 1

How Learning Tech Skills Young Can Benefit Your Child

241: How Learning Tech Skills Young Can Benefit Your Child

AI in the tools you already use

240: AI in the tools you already use

Free vs Paid Online Resources

239: Free vs paid online resources

3 Digital Resources to Include in Your Homeschool This Year

238: 3 Digital Resources to Include in Your Homeschool This Year

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