Celebrating 300 Episodes: 15 Tools in 15 Minutes with Exclusive Bonuses

Homeschooling with Technology

300: Celebrating 300 Episodes: 15 Tools in 15 Minutes with Exclusive Bonuses

Join us as we celebrate the 300th episode of Homeschooling with Technology! Host Meryl van der Merwe highlights 15 top tech tools she uses in both her online classes and everyday life. Each tool has been featured at some point over the podcast’s journey, making this episode a refresher or a first-time introduction to tools that can benefit homeschoolers. As a bonus, our show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy, is offering special discounts, free resources, and an exciting giveaway!

Exclusive Bonuses: Listeners can enjoy discounts, free items, and a giveaway! Here’s a summary:

• Discounted Courses: Use code PODCAST300 for $15 off select FundaFunda Academy products until 11/19/24
  • Beginning Scratch Class – Intro to programming for just $40 (originally $55).
  • Self-Paced Photography Class – Ideal for middle and high school, now $60 (originally $75)
  • Astronomy Bundle – 8 modules covering stars stars and planets, discounted to $19 (originally $34)
  • Who’s Who in WWII Unit Study – Only $5 after discount (originally $20)
• Giveaway: Enter to win all 6 FundaFunda self-paced, parent-graded courses worth $549, covering Anatomy, Computer Applications, Health, Theater, Photography, and Photoshop. One person will win all 6. You can earn up to 4 entries depending on the actions you choose to take. Closes 11/20/24 8am ET.
• Freebies: Use code PODCAST300 to get any of these products free until 11/19/24
  • ACT Introduction
    Ideal for first-time ACT test-takers, this guide helps students understand what to expect, easing them into test prep with confidence.
  • Can You Escape Biology Class?
    A high school-level escape room game created by FundaFunda’s chemistry instructor, covering key biology topics.
  • Mystery of the Painted Pyramids
    A geography-focused mystery game for 4th-8th graders, set in modern Egypt.
  • Homeschool-Friendly Contest List
    A curated list of around 40 contests open to homeschoolers, including free and paid options.

15 Free Tech Tools for your Homeschool

1. PHET – Free interactive science and math simulations from the University of Colorado.
2. Canva – A comprehensive design tool perfect for creating graphics, videos, presentations, and more.
3. Magic School AI – An AI-powered platform allowing parents to set up customized educational tools for their kids.
4. iCivics – Engaging games that teach government concepts through real, interactive play.
5. Padlet – A collaborative tool that allows students to share work on virtual pinboards.
6. Edpuzzle – Makes video learning interactive by adding questions to YouTube videos.
7. Trello – An organizational tool perfect for managing assignments, family schedules, and personal tasks.
8. Scratch – A drag-and-drop programming platform that introduces coding concepts.
9. Duolingo – A language-learning app with gamified lessons that now includes math and music.
10. Vocabulary.com – A gamified platform to improve vocabulary skills.
11. NGPF Games – Financial literacy games that teach practical money management skills.
12. Google Arts and Culture – Dive into global art, history, and geography through virtual tours, Street View, and interactive games.
13. ChatGPT and other LLMs – Harness the power of ChatGPT or similar tools to assist with explanations, project ideas, customized study aids, field trip recommendations, and even dinner planning based on ingredients on hand.
14. Bookbub – Discover discounted and free eBooks on Amazon
15. Purpose Games – Quiz-style games on subjects like history, science, and math.
    

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