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Jan. 30, 2012
On the Job Training
As homeschoolers, we have the opportunity to learn right along with our kids. That's a benefit to homeschooling. So it's a little odd to me when people suggest homeschooling falls apart when the student reaches a point in, say, math … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, education, Encouragement, help, high school, Homeschooling, learning, math, science
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Dec. 12, 2011
On Lectures and Learning
Khan Academy is a pretty popular free education site. My wife and I have enjoyed "taking classes" on iTunes U. YouTube EDU is another education hub. And now places like Stanford and Harvard are offering certain classes online for free. … Continue reading
Tagged college, education, history, learning, literature, math, science
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Nov. 23, 2011
Science and Conspiracies
To start: I love science. It is fascinating and fantastic. While clearing my RSS feed this morning, I came across Seth Godin's post about conspiracy theories. He contrasted conspiracies and science, saying, "as soon as anything appears to disprove part … Continue reading
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Nov. 14, 2011
Life, the Universe, and Everything: An Observation
As a homeschooler, I love learning. I relish bumping into new mysteries of life as much as seeing something unknown become clear. I like watching contested ideas bounce back and forth between their promoters and detractors. Ambiguity is as enjoyable … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, learning, math, science
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Oct. 21, 2011
Holiday School
Temperatures are dropping, the leaves have turned beautiful shades of red and gold, and I filled my wooden bowl with gourds to put in the middle of my table this week. Yes, there's no denying that the season has changed. … Continue reading
Tagged art, Christmas, crafts, holidays, science, Thanksgiving
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Oct. 11, 2011
Sonlight Meets Charlotte Mason
"Charlotte who?" I asked my wife. Having grown up with a public school education, I wasn't too knowledgeable or enthusiastic about homeschooling or the types of approaches available. Several years later, I'm glad to say that I'm not only a … Continue reading
Oct. 5, 2011
It's what I was looking for...
I was a science major in college. As a young college student I chose to earn a science degree and to get a teaching degree with it. My major interest was natural and earth science and I loved to get … Continue reading
Tagged books, hands on, high school, science
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