Michael Prince from Family Tech Update has a great rundown of Apple’s recent keynote.
New iPhone and iWatch models dominated the event but there are some interesting features coming to these devices too.
Experience Astronomy with Luke Gilkerson – WHS 233
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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, star, or just an airplane. Continue Reading →
5 Fun Back-to-School Astronomy Activities – Guest Post by Luke Gilkerson
In my experience as a homeschool dad (and as a parent), most kids don’t relish going back to school in the fall. This is why we try to kick off the school year with special learning opportunities every year—as a friendly reminder to our kids that learning is actually fun.
Astronomy is one of those subjects that carries a natural appeal for kids, so before the colder months approach, take advantage of what the sky above is doing. The end of August and beginning of September offers some great opportunities to excite kids about astronomy. Continue Reading →
Online Great Books with Scott Hambrick – WHS 232
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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 literature.
At Online Great Books you’ll find a community that will help you understand the classics of the Western world. As parents, it’s important for us to continue learning even as we’re teaching our children and Online Great Books is a fantastic way for you to dig into those classics that may seem daunting. Continue Reading →
7 Alexa Skills Homeschoolers Can Use With Their Amazon Echo – WHS 231
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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.
If you’re using an Amazon Echo for homeschooling, let me know how you’re using it in the comments below. What other skills would you suggest? Continue Reading →