Computer Based Homeschooling

Students can take a single subject or an entire course of study. They can use an online home school curriculum that provides interaction with other students and feedback from live teachers, or a software program that is graded by computer.

These programs work well for children who are:

• Able to work independently with little personal interaction,
• Self-motivated to complete assignments,
• Self-disciplined and not easily distracted,
• Able to learn primarily by reading information, and
• Comfortable with a computer.

Some of the negatives of online homeschooling are that it requires purchasing and setting up equipment, such as a personal computer, headphones and internet access.

Some homeschoolers also believe computer based home school programs fail to inspire creativity and discovery, and may not be suited to hands on learners.

Regardless of the drawbacks, these programs remain popular with high school students who want to work independently, and with single parent or working homeschoolers who lack time for lesson planning and direct instruction.

When using an online homeschool curriculum, parents who cannot directly supervise their children should place the computer in a location that is highly visible to other family members, and make sure it is equipped with software that monitors computer activity and blocks inappropriate websites.

Online Home School Curriculum

Here are some popular online home school curriculum providers:

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