Podcast Episodes

Online Hide and Seek Game

Season 1 Episode 339

339: Online Hide and Seek Game

In this episode, we learn about a unique geography game that blends fun with learning: Hide and Seek and its companion app World Streaks Geography. Whether you’re lo…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Supporting Your Teen in Online Classes

Season 3 Episode 338

338: Supporting Your Teen in Online Classes

Online classes can be a fantastic way for teens to learn — but only if parents know how to support them well.

Every year, many parents are surprised mid…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Homeschool AI Hacks: How to Write Prompts That Work

Season 1 Episode 337

337: Homeschool AI Hacks: How to Write Prompts That Work

In today’s episode, learn how to write better AI prompts for homeschooling—tips, examples, and hacks to save you time and spark creativity in…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech Tools to Make Writing Fun

Season 5 Episode 336

336: 10 Tech Tools to Make Writing Fun

Are your children complaining that writing isn’t fun? Transform writing time into creative fun with these 10 tech tools—each designed to spark imagination and…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

How Homeschoolers Can Use Brisk AI

Season 1 Episode 335

335: How Homeschoolers Can Use Brisk AI

In this episode, we look at  Brisk Teaching, a powerful ( free for most things) AI Chrome extension designed for educators — and incredibly helpful for homesc…

Published on 3 months ago

Creating an AI policy for your homeschool

Season 18 Episode 334

334: Creating an AI Policy for your Homeschool

We explore why every homeschool family should consider developing an AI policy—and how to do it.

As AI tools become more prevalent, it’s no longer a qu…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Using Media in Foreign Language Learning

Season 1 Episode 333

Episode 333: Using Media in Foreign Language Learning

In this episode of Homeschooling with Technology, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by two of FundaFunda Academy’s language teachers—Sebastian …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Engineering Exploration at Home

Season 5 Episode 332

332: Engineering Exploration at Home

 In this episode, guest Mariselle Gonzalez, a former semiconductor engineer, talks about engineering exploration at home. She offers practical ways homeschool pa…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life

Season 1 Episode 331

Episode 331: Scavenger Hunts That Bring Local History to Life

In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe revisits a topic she first explored back in episode 41 — scavenger hunts! But this time, she b…

Published on 4 months ago

How I Use AI to Kickstart Creativity

Season 4 Episode 330

330:  How I Use AI to Kickstart Creativity

Use AI to kickstart creativity—yes, it’s possible! In this episode, Meryl van der Merwe shares seven practical ways she uses AI tools like ChatGPT to spark…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago