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12 homeschool tech hacks

344: 12 Homeschool Tech Hacks

In this special birthday episode, to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network, here are 12 homeschool tech hacks that will make your homeschool more efficient, engaging, and fun!

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. Voice-to-Text Note Taking – Speed up writing projects and help struggling writers.

  2. Shared Digital Planners – Organize assignments and family schedules with Google Calendar or Trello.

  3. AI as a Study Buddy – Use NotebookLM, ChatGPT, or Gemini for custom quizzes and explanations.

  4. Digital Library Tools – Unlock free eBooks, audiobooks, and online classes through your local library.

  5. Custom YouTube Playlists – Keep kids safe online with curated video collections using Padlet, Wavelet, or Google Slides.

  6. Canva for Learning – Teach graphic design and visual communication through posters, infographics, and comics.

  7. Creative Alternatives to Reports – Replace essays with videos, animations, or interactive slideshows.

  8. Virtual Field Trips – Explore the world online through Google Earth and museum tours.

  9. Reuse Old Devices – Turn unused tech into dedicated tools for learning or reading.

  10. Screen Recording for Tech Help – Show (not tell) when troubleshooting.

  11. Chatbots for Solving Tech Problems – Use AI tools to fix software issues and learn new features.

  12. Gamified Reviews – Make learning fun with Kahoot, Blooket, Quizlet, Vocabulary.com, and ClassTools.


Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies.

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