For me, home education has been a terrific journey away from static forms of learning, institutional hoops to jump through, forms to please others, and a journey into a magical world of wonder and discovery. Not relaxing, but certainly an exciting process. - Val, California homeschool mom |
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TechnologyInTheHomeOn this page... (hide) 1. Technology In The HomeWe often have better technology available in our homes than at school or in the workplace. Managing technology can be time consuming and can distract parents especially fathers from spending time with our children. This document is a simple list of suggestions about using technology in our homes in a way which improves our standards. 2. Home Computerhttp://LifeHacker.com offer suggestions about choosing and using technology, If you are trying to do something, this is often the best place to tread where others have successfully trod. http://www.computerhope.com - I have found this website quite useful, when searching for common problems which effect us on our home computers. 3. Home TheaterThe term "Home Theater" refers to our the Television, Video Recorder, TiVo, Digital Telivision, et al. which which litter our homes, I personally hold my own opinions about the centrality of this items in our daily lives which I wont go into in this article. 3.1 Remote ControlChoose the very best remote control you can afford. If you have more than two remote controls then to yourself and your children a favour and purchase a high quality remote control. One with can be re-programmed from your computer using a USB cord. A good name to choose, (in my own opinion) is Logitech Remotes Information Technology and Resources |