Whether or not to homeschool your child, using courseware systems or otherwise, is an enormous decision. Beverly Hernandez, a veteran homeschool parent who has taught her children from preschool to high school, offers some points to chew over. Homeschooling is
A wealth of resources are available for homeschoolers and home educators, including accreditation programs, which vary from state to state. Courseware systems and collaborative software allow students to get involved in online group activities, while sites like Homeschool.com offer courseware
One of my earliest childhood playmates was homeschooled by his mother. I always wondered exactly how she did it, and I still do. Where do home educators find learning material? Do they depend on online courseware and other web-based learning
Of course, YouTube is an increasingly influential learning system, carrying a great power to mobilize viewers into action. U.S. voters were certainly influenced by YouTube in the latest presidential election, and the site became a worldwide political learning system and
For private schools, how important is keeping up with cutting edge technology? Is the use of online courseware and blended learning environments a testament to the quality of a school’s education system? The private high school I attended was certainly
Did you ever have a penpal when you were little? If you’re an educator using a courseware system or other internet-based learning tools, you might consider starting an internet-based penpal project for your students. Penpal relationships can be an incredible
