Apps. Movies. Connexions - Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities. Mission to Learn – Lifelong Learning Blog — Know Better. Live Better. Internet History Sourcebooks Project. Various course websites which reflect the use of IHSP documents. Western Civilisation Courses Core I: Western Civilisation to 1715 A website created for my 2004 course at UNF. This includes lecture/class outlines [Archived Version] Core II: Western Civilisation since 1715 A website created for my 2004 course at UNF. This includes lecture/class outlines [Archived Version] Modern History Course: The West: Enlightenment to Presents A page created for my Fall 1998 Modern History survey course at Fordham University, The West: From the Enlightenment to the Present.
European History and Historians I A website created for my 2004 course training graduate students how to teach introductory history courses. European History and Historians II A website created for my 2004 course training graduate students how to teach introductory history courses. Medieval History Courses Medieval Europe A website created for my 2004 course on Medieval Europe at UNF. World History Courses Themed Courses.
The Best Online Research Apps/Sites You've Never Heard Of. Is it possible to conduct research without Google? YES! In fact, it’s NECESSARY for college-level research. Google and other Internet search engines are great tools for researching the basics of any subject. However, when conducting research for accredited college courses, students need to find legitimate, trustworthy resources. By now, you’ve probably noticed that we love making lists, especially when it comes to making learning less expensive (like how we’ve found online colleges that offer laptops to its students). You’ll find our newest list below.
And while it’s no substitute for a good, old-fashioned trip to the library, these sites can help you find reputable articles and journals to aid in your research. Artcyclopedia – If you’re looking for information on artists or art movements, Artcyclopedia is a great place to begin. BioMedCentral – BioMedCentral is an archive of over 170 biology, chemistry and medical journals. INFOMINE – INFOMINE is a virtual library of Internet resources. Resources For Self-Education — The Art of Self-Education. The web is a boon to self-education. Using the internet you can access a vast array of information, tutorials, classes, elearning, research databases, online magazines and newsletters, blogs, books, videos, audio, and the offerings keep growing.
Most are free and if you’re clever you can usually find a free alternative to learn just about anything. But there are plenty of great sites and online classes that charge a fee that might just be worth it. The links below are a great place to start your self-directed learning investigations. Search Engines – The Primary Research Databases The basic search engines we use every day (and some lesser known ones) are still among the best online research databases available. We all know the big few search engines that have risen to the top in popularity: google.com , yahoo.com and ask.com . Getting the Most Out of Your Search A search engine is only as good as the way you use it. Databases, Portals, Libraries and Resources Database. RaceBannon.com — Online Home for Race Bannon and Race Bannon Media. The Art of Self-Education — Information, inspiration and resources for adult self-learners. The Ultimate Self-Education Reading List. A Bibliography for Lifelong Learning Enthusiasts If you want to know more about self-education, your best bet is to start reading.
Over the years, I’ve kept a list the best self-education books and blogs. Now I’m sharing them in the hopes that you’ll find something new and maybe add a suggestion or two of your own. Use these resources to evaluate your education, find the tools and resources you need, and learn effectively on your own. If you know of a book or blog that should be added to the list, please leave a comment below. Theoretical Books on Self-Education Theory-oriented books examine education as a whole and provide the foundation of understanding that self-education advocates share when they examine issues related to learning. Deschooling Society (Ivan Illich) – A case for radical changes in the education system, including the disestablishment of traditionally structured schools and the development of more informal “learning webs.”
Practical Books on Self-Education. Voyage of a Buccaneer-Scholar. The Great Courses® - Audio & Video Lectures from The World’s Best Professors.
Victoria Homeschool Connection - FIELD TRIPS. Member Institutions | BC Field Trips. At the Museum | The Museum of Flight. Science. Word Work. Color. Creative commons images. Gospel knowlegde. Language arts. Phonics Word Wheels. Common Core alignment can be viewed by clicking the apple core ( Beginning Consonants Word Wheels B- Word Wheel Free Phonics word wheel: bag, bed, big, bug, bad, beg, but, box. C- Word Wheel (Hard C) Free Phonics word wheel: cat, cot, cut, cab, car, cup, call, can. C- Word Wheel (Soft C) Free Phonics word wheel: city, cent, face, ice, place, trace, race (*Note: Since there are not many simple words that begin with soft-c, these are not all initial consonant sounds.) D- Word Wheel Free Phonics word wheel: dad, dig, dog, dug, dab, dip, did, dot. F- Word Wheel Member Phonics word wheel: far, fix, fox, fly, for, fish, food, fast G - Word Wheel (Hard G) Member Phonics word wheel: get, go, got, gap, good, give, gave, gas.
G - Word Wheel (Soft G) Member Phonics word wheel: gym, gem, gel, germ, giant. H - Word Wheel Member Phonics word wheel: hat, ham, hit, hug, had, her, hot, has. J - Word Wheel Member Phonics word wheel: jam, jaw, jet, jar, job, just, jump, joke. K - Word Wheel Member L - Word Wheel Member. Directory. Teaching LDS Children. File Folder Downloads. Coursing Around Outdoor Activity Book | Shop.
History. Handbook of Nature Study. Homeschool Blogs. Organizing Mom’s Homeschool Notebook. Pinterest Boards About Notebooking. Reading. Math. Melonheadz LDS illustrating. Things Other People Accomplished When They Were Your Age. History of lots of things with connections to everything else. And Unschooling Games and Animation links at the Best History Sites page, with animated maps and timelines. Childhood in WWII, London, BBC site. The house is good— when you finish exploring a room, click on the left, on the house icon, to get back to the main house. That's all part of a larger BBC.co.uk site called History for Kids. So it has a British slant (as does History Mole, below) but fill in anything you wish they hadn't left out, when you discuss it with your own Australian or Canadian or Chinese or French or American kids.
History can't be learned "in order," because it's never going to be orderly. History is an ongoing process of recording and interpretting what happened. Some people like timelines, and they're fun for browsing. History can be nearly current, like comparative pop/funk of the '80s— is Prince really all that much greater than Michael Jackson? Play with that kind of idea connection. Will any of those thoughts you've just had be on the test?
I Remember JFK P.S. Deb Lewis's List of Things to do in the Winter. Don't be afraid to tell rental places you're looking for the best price. Tell them you're homeschoolers, ask for a discount, You'll be surprised how well it works. Deb adds this to the list, in 2011: Nerf-gun wars. Indoor ice rinks are fun, if you have one in a mall nearby.
We go to the indoor climbing wall at a mountaineering shop. The wall is fifteen dollars per hour but we only ever paid the full price once, our first time, and since then we often go for free, because we know the slow times and because Dylan isn't loud or wild and any friends he takes are nice too. There are indoor archery ranges, look in your yellow pages or call a sporting goods shop. There are go cart tracks, and while the one near me (54 miles away) is outdoor I've heard of indoor tracks. Disposable Checklists for Unschoolers. Disposable Checklists for Unschoolers Sandra Dodd Beginning homeschoolers are often afraid. Sometimes they homeschool for a while, and a curriculum keeps the fear to a manageable level. Sometimes a curriculum is a workable alternative to school for a family. For some it is not. Some of those give up and the kids go back to school.
Beginning unschoolers are often afraid. For some people, treating their first months of unschooling as summer vacation, or a month or two of Saturdays is sufficient, but some people schedule even their Saturdays and vacations. Here, then, are some possible replacement checklists and scheduling aids for those who truly want to unschool but who can't breathe well or sleep soundly without a plan. Sink-Like-a-Stone Method: Instead of skimming the surface of a subject or interest, drop anchor there for a while. When someone understands the depth and breadth of one subject, he will know that any other subject has breadth and depth. Here are some checklists to try. Unschooling. "Read a little, try a little, wait a while, watch. " People learn by playing, thinking and amazing themselves.
They learn while they're laughing at something surprising, and they learn while they're wondering "What the heck is this!? " My favorite and oldest discussion group is called AlwaysLearning, where the principles underlying unschooling are the topic. On facebook, my less favorite but busier discussion: Radical Unschooling Info If unschooling can't work in the real world, nothing at all can. Grover and the Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum. I've removed the link I had because used copies on Amazon are listed way too high. The way adults tend to learn things is the way people best learn—by asking questions, looking things up, trying things out, and getting help when it's needed. Regional groups, lists and resources (by language, nation, state, religious or special focus) THIS PAGE IS OLD for a webpage. Best Homeschooling Site Award Winners - Homeschooling and Unschooling- Life Learning.org.
Here are the Top 25 Homeschooling Sites of 2008 – determined by LifeLearning.org readers. Sites are not listed in any particular order and are not ranked. 1. Sandra Dodd’s Radical Unschooling Site 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Math Worksheets 8. asobrains.com Online board games 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Display Your Homeschooling Award on your site. Will Look Like This:
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