81: 6 easy ways to integrate technology into your homeschool


Here are 6 easy ways to integrate technology into your homeschool. Don't try to do them all at once - just try implementing one way first and then add as you go.


1. Daily Schedule

Ideas for ways to do that:
* Google Sheets

* Trello



2. Record keeping
Keep track of community service hours and grades at the very least. Google Sheets is a free option, but you can also use a tool like Homeschool Tracker

3. Use tech in areas you struggle with

* Replace read-alouds with audio books

* Use math apps and games in math

* Study history through virtual field trips and video games

4. Pick one tool you have heard about to learn - and then use it with your children
Some suggestions for tools to use:

* Google Docs

* Canva for creating graphics

* Powtoon to create animated videos


5. Assessment through online quizzes
Make it fun by using websites like Kahoot, Quizizz, and Quizlet - use readymade ones until you feel comfortable creating your own. You will plenty at all these websites on any topic you want to test your children on.

6. Online classes and unit studies

Web-based unit studies mentioned in the episode can be found at:

* show sponsor FundaFunda Academy

* Techie Homeschool Mom

* Music in our Homeschool

Online classes mentioned in this episode:

* Asynchronous graded classes from show sponsor (where I teach) FundaFunda Academy

* Live classes from True North Homeschool Academy

* Self-paced electives for teens from