Episode Details

354: New Year, New Tools

Episode Goal

Choose one tech tool from this list to explore intentionally in 2026.

The 10 Tools Featured

1. ChatGPT and Gemini

AI assistants that homeschool parents can use for planning, teaching, and daily life.

Ways to use them include:

• Rewriting articles at a child’s reading level

• Creating lesson extensions and outdoor activities

• Planning school schedules around sports and activities

• Generating games, recipes, and choose-your-own-adventure stories

A free PDF with 20 starter prompts is available through the FundaFunda Academy newsletter.

2. PhET Interactive Simulations

Free, interactive math and science simulations from the University of Colorado.

Great for:

• Physics (circuits, forces, motion)

• Chemistry (molecules, states of matter)

• Math (fractions, number lines, density)

Especially useful for middle and high school students and visual learners.

3. Concord Consortium

A collection of free STEM lessons and simulations at learn.concord.org.

Highlights include:

• Filters by grade level and subject

• Ear