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    What Homeschoolers Can Do With Google Plus 

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    Everyone is calling Google+ the platform of the “early adopters” - - you know, those people who are some of the first to try new tools and experiment with new technologies. I’m convinced that’s why I see so many homeschoolers hanging out over there!

    If ever there were a group of folks who are known for researching and investigating new and different ways of integrating technology into everyday life - - it’s homeschoolers!! We were playing around with educational tech LONG before public schools were coming around to the idea. I firmly believe that if you want to find out where the trendsetters are in terms of experimenting with new and innovative ways to educate children, simply peek into the windows of almost any homeschooling family.


    Google+ is becoming popular among homeschoolers because they are always on the prowl for new information. And G+ makes it incredibly easy to share and procure information on most every conceivable subject. Unlike other traditional social networks, on G+ you don’t have to have gone to high school with someone to pick their brains. You can connect with people just because they...
    • work with desert animals in the Mohave
    • are researching differences between string theory vs loop quantum gravity
    • offer free samples of world music for kids
    • work as a page at the White House
    Imagine a world where your kids can research information on owls not by reading about it in a 10-year-old text, but by following the stream of someone who is interning at a raptor center and cataloguing their daily duties!


    But Google+ isn’t only for the benefit of our kids....homeschooling parents can certainly benefit as well. By using compiled homeschooling lists, you can quickly add a large number of other homeschooling moms and dads to your “homeschooling circles”. I’ve found the information on these streams to be incredibly enlightening. In a single day I can find out information ...
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    Moment of Motivation for January 27,2012 



    “We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open.” Harry Edwards

    Today, I will dream with my eyes wide open.

    Focus On: IDAHO! 


    Do you live in Idaho, or are you considering moving there? Stop by the Idaho Homeschoolers' Online Support Group, or visit the Homeschooling in Idaho page to learn more!

    Did you know that Idaho homeschoolers can play public school sports?

    Avoiding the Pitfalls of Educating Online 

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    Avoiding the Pitfalls of Homeschooling Online
    by Jamie

    Knowledge. Communication. Learning. Connections. Fun. Games. Recipes. News.
    The benefits of using the internet to educate our children are innumerable. There are hosts of wonderful resources out there that make our homeschooling endeavor so much easier. Not to mention, it sure does make learning fun! Yet, there is a dark side to this treasure trove of information.
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    The Carnival is Here! 


    Check out the newest Carnival of Homeschooling at Why Homeschool?

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