Episode 54: John Wilkerson on Technology in Homeschooling, Online Safety and The

Technology in Homeschooling, Online Safety and The Wired Homeschool Blog & PodcastMuch of the expansive growth in homeschooling is due in no small part to technology including the internet. There are numerous resources, uses, and online communities that have been highly used. When it comes to homeschooling our children we have more opportunities than ever before. But we must keep in mind the online dangers and our children's online activities. Our guest today if John Wilkerson of the Wired Homeschool. He will be talking about technology and the internet as well as The Wired Homeschool.John Wilkerson has been married to Lisa for 16 years and together they have 7 children. Their oldest has “graduated” from homeschooling and the other 6 continue to keep them very busy.John loves gadgets and other geeky things (like Star Wars, Doctor Who, and bacon) and sometimes wishes he could homeschool on the holodeck of the Enterprise.In the spaces between working full-time, being a husband and father, trying to serve God, and fixing stuff around the house John tries to find time for his hobbies: podcasting, blogging, social media, martial arts, backyard astronomy, and coaching soccer.Please share your comments for John in the comments section below.Listen to John as he talks about:How he became an expert in technologyHow technology can help homeschoolers in dat to day activities and in the end resultWhat technology he recommends homeschoolers begin withHow homeschoolers are using online media in homeschooling todaySuggestions on where homeschool students can get advanced training in technologyIs internet safety for our children more about teaching them or protecting themHow we protect our children from the dangers of the internetThe Wired Homeschool blog & podcastJohn's availability to speak to homeschool group's via Skype or online conferencingDrivepop unlimited cloud backup solutions. Visit thewiredhomeschool.com/drivepopHomeschool Dad's hangouts which John has recently started.What role the father should be play in homeschooling and discipleshipConnect with...Website: The Wired HomeschoolPodcast: The Wired Homeschool PodcastContact/emailYoutube: The Wired HomeschoolFacebook: The Wired HomeschoolTwitter: @wiredhsGoogle+: John WilkersonGoogle+: The Wired HomeschoolPinterest: John WilkersonLinkedIn: John WilkersonThis page contains affiliate links.