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Embracing Technology in the Homeschool for Learning and Assessment

Screen time is an integral part of our homeschool day. We don’t have time limits on using the computer or tablet. Rather, my son’s computer and tablet help enhance his learning. Technology is a necessary tool in his homeschool day for learning and assessment. And it’s no wonder! We live in a world surrounded by technology, so this generation is growing up with the technological innovations as the “norm.” In our homeschool, technology certainly is the norm.

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Our Biggest Learning Resources: Movies and TV Shows

The cool thing about homeschooling is that any time can be “learning time,” right? I love learning from movies, and some lend themselves to homeschooling in a pretty overt way. But what about the less-obvious choices? Do you wonder how your child could possibly be getting anything out of the latest Marvel comics adaptation? What I’ve discovered is that any movie or TV show can give our family something to talk about and learn from when we’re watching and engaging together. It’s been so cool for us that I’m always trying to help other families see how to start these kinds of conversations in their own homes.

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