Category: How-to
Using Kenote as a remote
Apple Keynote can control Keynote. I gave a talk this weekend and I thought it might be nice to have a remote for my Keynote presentation. A quick internet search revealed that the latest version of Keynote for iOS includes a remote control mode. When you open the Keynote app, there is a small icon up top that looks like a remote symbol. If the icon is not available then...
iPad drawing app to create outline maps
The iPad is one of the easiest ways to create digital artwork. One way I use the iPad for homeschooling is to customize maps or to create a map outline using a drawing app. I use the SketchBook Pro for iPad app, but you can also use the free sketchbook express app. The only requirement for creating an outline map is that the drawing app has the ability to create layers. To...
Smartphone spelling list
If you have a smartphone then you probably carry it with you most if the time. Here is a tip for homeschool spelling word lists. I use my iphone to keep a spelling list for each of my kids. Any time my daughter asks how to spell a word, I pull out my iPhone and add the word to the list. This also helps me ensure I am spelling the...
How to turn around your childs education
I just came across this video that made me think twice about why and how I homeschool. It is similar to a lot of the talks Sir Ken Robinson has over at Ted talks. This talk is called “Stop Stealing Dreams” by Seth Godin. Why do you Homeschool? Chances are that you homeschool in part to give your children a good education. But did you know: “Large scale education was...
How to pick apps for your homeschool?
How to pick apps for Homeschooling. There are thousands of apps for the iPad and iPhone. It is easy to get app crazy with all the free or cheap apps. How do you know what app to buy? How do you know if an app is worth the cost? How do you sort through all the thousands of apps to find good apps for homeschooling? Here is what I recommend...