127: Where We App School

It’s seems like there’s a lot of stigma and shame around screens, especially for us homeschoolers. But should there be? Is all screen time created equal? We’ve embraced what we call “app schooling” for a few years, and now we want to help take away some of the shame around using screens for learning. Apps can take the pressure off us (and our kids!) on busy days and around difficult subjects (*cough* math *cough*). We love the variety, efficiency, and freedom apps have to offer. Listen as we talk about how app schooling can help keep homeschool simple, real, and fun!   Show us your apps! Tag us in your stories with the apps you’re using! We’ll share some in our stories and create a highlight!   Highlights from this episode: App schooling frees us up to expend energy on other things, including our strengths and activities we enjoy. App schooling keeps us moving forward academically, even through busy days and challenging seasons. Apps can offer a more efficient (and exciting!) method of teaching and learning. Technology is kind of our kids’ language—it can be a more comfortable way for them to learn. Did we have a preconceived notion about how we would teach our kids, formed long before we reached this educational stage? Do we need to reevaluate our ideas and standards around screens? App schooling can give all of us a much-needed break from direct teaching. Be ok with trying something! You can always pull back.   Mentions Episode 126: Where We Begin with Deschooling Nature Series   Introducing the $5 Squad on Patreon: One Level. All the Rewards We've simplified our Patreon reward levels. Join for just $5 a month and get all this: - 2 monthly episodes (including live recordings!) - Discounts on classes - First-to-know news and announcements - Access to our exclusive behind-the-scenes feed - Extended guest interviews - All the archived Patreon episodes - Squad-only Facebook group   Classes Check out our Personalities & Homeschool classes! Each class is $10, with all four classes bundled for just $30. (Psst... Patrons get an additional discount on the four-class package.)   Merch! Treat yourself to Homeschool Unrefined totes, hoodies, mugs, and more in our Merch Shop!   Show Some Love Leave us an iTunes review! Your reviews help more people find the podcast. When new people find us, they'll see how much YOU love the podcast and want to listen, too! Loving This Week  Angela: Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller Maren: Cheer on Netflix   Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let’s keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.⁣   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at [email protected] Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.