How to View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Seeing a total solar eclipse is an experience you and your children will never forget!
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The Wired Homeschool
Tech, tools, & tips for homeschooling the digital generation.
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Special Announcement for New Listeners
If you're new to the podcast, you might be wondering why I haven't released an episode.
4 Important Things To Do Before Giving Your Child A Smartphone
Are you planning to give your child a smartphone, tablet or console this holiday season? Before you wrap it (if you haven't already) consider doing a few things first.
MySchool: A Tech Tool for Homeschoolers with Justin Shell
My Homeschool is a community-driven resource that connects parents to homeschool spots (like museums, co-ops, and nature centers). It's like an Airbnb for home education.
Homeschooling After an Emergency
If you were forced into homeschooling because of an emergency, you may have found that it works well for your family and want to continue. Maybe you’re not comfortable with
Emergency Homeschooling and COVID-19
COVID-19 has led a number of school districts across the United States and the world to close and parents are looking to homeschooling during this critical time.
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
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
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
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
Dave Stotts – Drive Thru History Adventures
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
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
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
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
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
7 YouTube Channels for Homeschoolers to Learn How to Fix Cars
Check out these YouTube channels if you're homeschooling a budding mechanic.
5 3D Printers Under $500 for Homeschooling
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
Osmo Coding Jam Teaches Kids to Code and Rock Out
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
10 Internet Safety Tips for Teens and Tweens
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
How to Homeschool Like Bill Gates
Bill Gates didn't build a successful company or become one of the world's richest men by chance. There are specific things he did in his life and career that got him to where he is today.
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
How to Homeschool Like Sir Richard Branson
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
How to Homeschool Like Steve Jobs
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
How to Homeschool Like Elon Musk
Elon Musk didn't become he richest man in the world by following conventional wisdom. Learn how his unconventional approach to business can help your homeschooling.
Teaching Art Online with Rob Jensen from Art for Kids Hub
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)
What is a Wired Homeschool?
A wired homeschool is any homeschool that leverages technology to improve their homeschooling experience.