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What is “high tech”? I define high-tech as anything to do with the computer, internet and/or homeschool software. If you’re reading this, then you are at least high tech enough to have internet access. There was no internet twenty years ago. The average family did not own a home computer, lap top or even a cell phone. My how times have changed in just a short twenty years!

In 1997 when we first began homeschooling, we had only had the internet for maybe 2 years, the resources online were not near what they are today. So like many who began their homeschooling journey, we started out ‘doing school at home’. Textbooks, workbooks, etc… Nothing wrong with that, if that suits your child’s learning style. We even tried some of the earliest versions of Switched on Schoolhouse – probably one of the most popular homeschool software on the market, and have to admit – we didn’t like it much. Thankfully, not only has Switched on Schoolhouse improved, but so has our overall homeschool software options. There are dozens and dozens of truly wonderful and educational choices on the market today ranging from educational games, to actual homeschool software curriculum, to record-keeping and lesson planning. Now with wi-fi, families can be mobile and still do school. Awesome!

How much high tech to use High-tech homeschool may not suit every homeschool family. Nothing wrong with that. Some prefer to limit computer usage to just mom or dad and have the kids do more hands-on activities offline. Others, use homeschool software for only recreational games, or just for one or two classes in their homeschool, yet for others, their entire curriculum is comprised of homeschool software. Do what works for your family and is best suited to your child(rens) learning style.

We want your feedback: we would love to hear your comments on the subject of high tech homeschools.

• Do you use homeschool software in your homeschool? What types & how often/much?
• When you search for homeschool software on the web, what are you looking for: record-keeping software, planning software, education games, curriculum and/or what? Or take our POLL in the sidebar.
• Do think the use of technology in a homeschool is a good thing, or a bad thing? Why or why not?

Leave your comments below – we’d love to hear from you.

Study your own state’s history with Switch-On Schoolhouse homeschool software.  Switched-On Schoolhouse State History offers a multi-media rich learning experience for your child to learn about their home-state.  For your visual learners, this is a must.  Click the link above to choose your specific state.  (Typically for 7-12 grades)

It is proven that it is easy for young children to learn additional languages. So start them early! Switch-On Schoolhouse (SOS) is a homeschool software favorite among families, and for good reason; it’s easy to use for the child and parents love it’s record-keeping abilities, and with it powered by SOS, and the contents by Power-Glide, you know you’re getting quality. We are proud to be able to offer you SOS homeschool software.

Switched-On Schoolhouse 2008 Elementary (Grades 3-6) Spanish By Alpha Omega Publications This course introduces reading, writing, and listening to students in grades 3-6. SOS Elementary Spanish students will find themselves in a variety of Spanish settings which create the opportunity to learn Spanish by speaking and writing about different situations and in different contexts. The program also includes numerous language resources, such as a Spanish- English dictionary, animated exercises, and educational games. The CD-ROMs include all audio recordings of Spanish speakers, and no extra materials are required. Powered by Switched-On Schoolhouse with contents provided by Power-Glide.System Requirements: SOS 2008 is only compatible with Windows Vista, or XP with Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Requires 1 GB RAM, 2 GB for optimal performance. Windows XP with SP 2 requires 512 MB memory. Windows Vista Requires 1 GHz or higher processor, 1.5 GHz for optimal performance. Windows XP with SP 2 requires 500 MHz or higher processor, 1 GHz for optimal performance. 600 MB hard drive space 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor, 16 bit color CD-ROM Drive Printer Recommended

Pre-Algebra can be intimidating, but not with the fun learning in this homeschool software. The Standard Deviants, from the hit Public Television series, can help make learning easy – and fun!

With all those Xs and Ys, algebra can be very intimidating. But with the right preparation, algebra is as easy as 1-2-3! Building on your knowledge of basic math, The Standard Deviants eliminate the intimidation factor by presenting the material in an easy-to-understand manner using plenty of examples and computer graphics. With The Standard Deviants, you’ll be factoring in no time! PC compatible. Requires Quicktime (included).

System Requirements:

* PC:
* Microsoft Windows Win 95/98/2000/XP
* Pentium 133 MHz or faster processor
* 64 MB RAM
* 2 MB hard disk space
* 16-bit sound card
* Quicktime (included)

Video Sample of Standard Deviants Teaching Style
Still not sure this is for you? Well, I don’t have a pre-algebra video clip for you, but I do have a physics Standard Deviants video to show you, to give you an example of their teaching style. The material in this exact clip, is of course, more advanced than the pre-algebra material this particular item is for, but it will give you an idea of how they present it for you. (it sure beats staring at a textbook!)