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Homeschooling with Technology

Hosted by Meryl van der Merwe · education · EN-US

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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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Booking probability

36%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Homeschooling with Technology about?

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.

Who hosts Homeschooling with Technology?

Homeschooling with Technology is hosted by Meryl van der Merwe. The show has published 300 episodes to date.

What has Homeschooling with Technology covered recently?

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).

How often does Homeschooling with Technology publish?

Homeschooling with Technology publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 300 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Homeschooling with Technology?

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.

Who should pitch Homeschooling with Technology?

The strongest fits for Homeschooling with Technology are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Educational Support Services. Homeschooling with Technology has an education audience.

About the host

Meryl van der Merwe hosts Homeschooling with Technology, an education podcast with 300 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Jun 24, 20267 minS1

    <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...

  • Jun 10, 2026—S1

    <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...

  • Jun 3, 202611 minS1

    <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...

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  • May 27, 202611 minS1

    <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...

  • May 20, 202611 minS3

    <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...

  • May 13, 20269 minS1

    <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...

  • May 6, 202613 minS1

    <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...

  • Apr 22, 202613 minS1

    <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...

  • Apr 15, 202616 minS1

    <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...

  • Apr 8, 202615 minS1

    <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...

  • Apr 1, 202616 minS1

    <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...

  • Mar 25, 202614 minS1

    <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...

  • Mar 18, 202618 minS1

    <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...

  • Mar 11, 202618 minS5

    <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...

  • Mar 4, 202617 minS4

    <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...

  • Feb 25, 202616 minS1

    <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...

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    Free Tech Tools Through Your Library

    Feb 18, 202624 minS0

    <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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