
386: How to prepare teens for their first social media accounts Giving a teen their first social media account can feel a little like handing them the keys to a car. We wouldn’t expect a brand-new driver to figure...


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Hosted by Meryl van der Merwe · education · EN-US
On Homeschooling with Technology, former programmer and veteran homeschool mom Meryl van der Merwe helps families use tech with confidence and wisdom — the best apps and online tools, AI for planning and learning (used safely), and practical tips that fit real homeschool days. No jargon, no overwhelm. Listen to an episode below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for a fresh tip each week.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn Homeschooling with Technology, former programmer and veteran homeschool mom Meryl van der Merwe helps families use tech with confidence and wisdom, the best apps and online tools, AI for planning and learning (used safely), and practical tips that fit real homeschool days. No jargon, no overwhelm.
Homeschooling with Technology is hosted by Meryl van der Merwe. The show has published 300 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How to prepare teens for their first social media accounts" (26 August 2026, 26 minutes), "Summer Tech Challenge #4: Create a Summer Tracker" (24 June 2026, 7 minutes), and "Summer Tech Challenge 3: Explore Google Arts and Culture" (17 June 2026, 6 minutes).
Homeschooling with Technology publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 300 episodes.
Booking probability for Homeschooling with Technology is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Homeschooling with Technology requires a Pod Score of 86 or higher. Homeschooling with Technology's contact route on record: public web form.
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Meryl van der Merwe hosts Homeschooling with Technology, an education podcast with 300 episodes published.
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386: How to prepare teens for their first social media accounts Giving a teen their first social media account can feel a little like handing them the keys to a car. We wouldn’t expect a brand-new driver to figure...

<h2></h2> <h2>377: Summer Tech Challenge 4: Create a Summer Tracker with Google Sheets</h2> <p >In the fourth installment of the Summer Tech Challenge, Meryl encourages homeschool parents and teens to explore one of the...

<h2 ></h2> <h2 >376: Summer Tech Challenge 3: Explore Google Arts and Culture</h2> <p >This week’s challenge is simple: explore Google Arts & Culture and discover something new.</p> <p >Whether you enjoy art, history...

Episode #375
<h2></h2> <h2>375: Summer Tech Challenge #2 – Create a Trivia Game</h2> <p >This week’s summer challenge is to create a trivia game. Students can choose any topic, educational or just for fun, and create a quiz with...

Episode #374
<h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2>374: Summer Tech Challenge #1: AI Trip Planning</h2> <p >This summer, Homeschooling with Technology is launching a fun nine-week Summer Tech Challenge designed to help homeschool families explore...

Episode #373
<h2></h2> <h2>373: Game-based Learning with Boddle</h2> <p >In this episode, Meryl interviews sixth-grader Penny Laine Buschle about her experience using Boddle Learning, a free game-based learning platform for students...

Episode #372
<h2></h2> <h2>372: 4 Digital Tasks Before Summer Break: Homeschool Digital Organization Tips</h2> <p>Before summer break begins, take time to organize the digital side of your homeschool life. In this episode, Meryl...

Episode #371
<p></p> <h2 >371: Turning Summer Walks Into Learning Experiences</h2> <p>In this episode, Meryl shares how educational summer walks can become meaningful learning experiences for homeschoolers using simple apps and...

Episode #370
<h2 ></h2> <h2 >370: Teaching Tech Skills Through Family Travel</h2> <p >Have you ever thought about turning family travel into a tech skills classroom? In this episode, Meryl shares practical ways to assign your teens...

Homeschooling with Technology
<p></p> <p>This is a rerun of episode 277 – you can find the original show notes here.</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p>The post Replay: Finding and Using Online Classes for Homeschooling Effectively appeared first on Ultimate...

Episode #369
<h2 ></h2> <h2 >369: Ways Grandparents and Kids Can Connect Online</h2> <p >Staying connected across the miles doesn’t have to mean just phone calls. In this episode, Meryl shares five practical ways grandchildren and...

Episode #368
<h2></h2> <h2>368: AI Tips You Can Use This Week</h2> <p >In this episode, Meryl shares a practical mix of AI tips you can implement right away.</p> <p >What’s covered:</p> <p >1. Ask Maps (Google Maps) Google Maps has...

<h2></h2> <h2>367: Exploring Space: Interactive Tools for Your Homeschool</h2> <p >The Artemis 2 mission has four astronauts circling the moon right now, and it’s a perfect time to bring space exploration into your...

Episode #366
<h2></h2> <h2>366: Teaching Geopolitics and World Affairs to Teens</h2> <p>Teaching teens about geopolitics and world affairs can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Homeschooling with...

Episode #365
<h2></h2> <h2>365: Padlet Arcade for Learning Fun</h2> <h2 >New Here?</h2> <p >If you love practical homeschool tech ideas, start here:</p> More Homeschooling with Technology episodes Project-based learning ideas for...

Episode #364
<h2></h2> <h2>364: What’s New in NotebookLM</h2> <p >NotebookLM has graduated from Google Labs beta into a fully featured, standalone tool — and it has grown dramatically. In this episode, Meryl walks through all nine...

Episode #363
<h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2>363: Gems – Your Custom Homeschool Co-Teacher</h2> <p> </p> <p >Google’s Gemini platform now includes a powerful feature called Gems. In this episode, we explore how Gems allow you to create...

Episode #362
<h2></h2> <h2><b>362: Avoiding tech burnout with Melissa Muir</b></h2> <p >In this episode, Meryl is joined by Melissa Muir from Think Curio to discuss an important topic for homeschool families: avoiding tech...

Episode #361
<h2></h2> <h2>361: Homeschooling with Gemini</h2> <p >In this episode, we look at how homeschoolers can use Gemini and why it’s worth adding to your tech toolkit — even if you already use ChatGPT.</p> <h3 >Organization...

Homeschooling with Technology
<h2></h2> <h2>360: Free Tech Tools Through Your Library</h2> <p >In this episode of Homeschooling with Technology, Meryl interviews Melissa Brander from Pocket Homeschool about the many free technology resources...
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