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Weekend giveaway: $135 package from Uzinggo math and science

October 25, 2013 //  by Jamie C. Martin

Uzinggo math & science
This giveaway has ended – thanks for your interest!

Welcome to this weekend’s giveaway, sponsored by Uzinggo:

“Uzinggo is an online science and math program for middle and high schoolers. It’s like having access to a private tutor, but at a fraction of the cost.

Uzinggo tries to make learning as real as possible with real-world simulations – the more real a lesson is, the more students learn.

Uzinggo is unique in that they have their own built-in gaming system so students receive that additional encouragement to keep learning.

Through earning Zings (points) and badges as they complete more and more ZingPaths (pre-defined lesson plans), students are able to purchase virtual goods and even enter drawings for gift cards. Uzinggo is the gamification of education.”

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They have over 1200 lesson activities that fall into three category types:

• Lesson Tutorials: 10-30 min Interactive lessons containing multiple sections, associated worksheets and assessments that let students participate in virtual experiments, scientific inquiry exercise and problem-based learning

• Animations: Standards-based, 1-3 minute videos used to introduce and reinforce a specific concept

• 3D Interactive Models: Vivid, dynamic models designed to explore, visualize and develop a deeper understanding of concepts.

They have a 3D model of the human body where students can pick apart the human body part by part (by organs, the different body systems and structures and all the way down to the bone level).

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The lessons are structured to:

  • Provide interactive, dynamic environments in which students can discover scientific processes, facts, properties, and concepts by performing a series of guided tasks and examining the results. Each task has its own specific feedback structure, and students can practice each task multiple times using different examples.
  • Allow students to make mistakes, understand the reasons for mistakes, and receive relevant, timely feedback.
  • Teach scientific concepts in context, with strong real-life and historical connections.
  • Help students extend and deepen scientific inquiry skills with engaging, context-rich, step-by-step interactions that favor critical thinking and problem solving over rote memorization of facts.
  • Help students to formulate, test and answer scientific hypotheses. Students begin by making intuitive, contextual and testable predictions or hypotheses. Students then use active inquiry to test their predictions before reviewing and revising these predictions based on the results of their inquiries.
  • Support teachers/parents with complementary materials that provide background information on the content, additional real-world examples, suggestions for overcoming common student misconceptions, detailed solutions to student worksheets, and lesson-planning tips for introducing, reviewing and extending the concepts.

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One Simple Homeschool reader will win a one year subscription to Uzinggo math and science! (value $135)

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How to Win

To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering this question: How old are your children, and how do you use technology in your home to enhance your kids’ learning?

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click over to the blog to leave your comment.)

For an extra entry, “Like” Uzinggo and Simple Homeschool on Facebook. Then leave another comment on this blog post, letting me know you’ve done so.

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Special Offer:

Uzinggo is offering 15% off all orders through October 31st. Just use the coupon code “SimpleHS15” at checkout.

This giveaway has ended – thanks for your interest!

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About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

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  1. Greg Dube

    October 25, 2013 at 6:48 am

    We use math games online, and occasionally netflix videos.

  2. Greg Dube

    October 25, 2013 at 6:49 am

    I liked simple homeschool and uzinggo on facebook.

  3. Southern Gal

    October 25, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Our children are 24, 22, and 11. (The older two were homeschooled, earned their degrees and are enjoying working in their chosen fields.) We use keyboarding, math and geography games on the computer to help enhance learning. We also have Discovery Education Streaming that we use some for history and science. And Khan Academy is always there when we run into trouble! Thanks for the chance.
    Southern Gal’s latest post: Friday’s Letters

  4. Sheri

    October 25, 2013 at 8:12 am

    My sons are 12 and 9, and we’ve just begun using technology in a bigger way for homeschooling, especially for math.

  5. Sheri

    October 25, 2013 at 8:12 am

    I like Simple Homeschool and Uzinggo on Facebook.

  6. Maggie in SC

    October 25, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Our sons ages 11 and 12 at times we use Khan academy and often view video for science on line on PBS/Nova

  7. Lisa Gill

    October 25, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Our kiddos are 4,6, & 8. My oldest loves all things science. I’ve been trying to find some more ways to integrate technology into our day to make it more fun and engaging yet still educational.

  8. elizabeth

    October 25, 2013 at 8:16 am

    We use online math games and reading for my three kids 12,9, and 8 years old.

  9. susan

    October 25, 2013 at 8:17 am

    my twins are 8 and we do very little online, though they want to do more. It would be a good addition to homeschool.

  10. TM

    October 25, 2013 at 8:21 am

    My kids are 14 and 11. This would be perfect for us. We love technology and use many (mostly free) online resources.

  11. TM

    October 25, 2013 at 8:22 am

    I have liked Uzinggo on facebook.

  12. TM

    October 25, 2013 at 8:22 am

    I have also like Simple Homeschool. Thank you for the chance.

  13. Jenn

    October 25, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Our kids are 14, 12, 9, 8, 6, and 4. We use our Mac for online classes, keyboarding, YouTube discoveries, word processing, Kahn Academy, and photos/tours of the places we’re studying in history.
    Thanks for the chance!

  14. Rebecca Pineau

    October 25, 2013 at 8:28 am

    This would be such an answer to prayer. My son is in 11th grade and is 16. He is very technology minded and we have struggled to find a math curriculum that challenges him but doesn’t lose him. He is also doing Chemistry this year and the science looks awesome. I alo likes Simple Homeschool and Uzinggo on FB. I can’t wait , I hope I win.

  15. Amanda

    October 25, 2013 at 8:31 am

    I have 3 sons, ages 10, 6, and 2. We watch their math videos on the ipad, play learning games, and my oldest is learning typing on the computer. I tried to avoid technology in our first year of homeschooling thinking it was “bad” and that I needed to be more old-fashioned and book based. But I listened to Dr. Kathy Koch at the Cincinnati Homeschool Convention and after talking to her one-on-one realize that to completely eliminate technology is to set my kids up for a disadvantage. She also reminded me that if I have a techno-savvy kid, to allow him to prosper in that world. I try to incorporate more technology this year and want to do even more next year!

  16. Amanda

    October 25, 2013 at 8:34 am

    I just “liked” both your FB page and Uzinggo!

  17. Mary

    October 25, 2013 at 8:44 am

    We use some online games and math and science apps.

  18. Mary

    October 25, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I liked both on Facebook!

  19. April McLean

    October 25, 2013 at 8:53 am

    My girl Josie is five. We are having lots of fun learning together. Just yesterday we were finding shark teeth in the stream near the house. This site looks amazing. I would love a chance at it for me to polish up with and share with her as she likes. For sure lots to be learned. Thank you April

  20. Stacy

    October 25, 2013 at 8:54 am

    My children are 13 and 16. We use technology in our homeschool for researching topics to go along with our science studies. Uzinggo looks absolutely amazing and would enhance our learning for sure. Thank you for the opportunity.

  21. Sarah M

    October 25, 2013 at 8:55 am

    My kids are 5 and 8. We recently switched to a math program on the computer, and it has made our school day so much smoother! I’d love to incorporate more technology!

  22. Sandy

    October 25, 2013 at 8:59 am

    We have three kids at home aged 15, 12, and 9. My youngest uses several iPad apps for reading help and my older two do Rosetta Stone languages.

  23. Sandy

    October 25, 2013 at 8:59 am

    I like you on fb!

  24. Sarah M

    October 25, 2013 at 9:01 am

    My kids are 4 & 6 and we use technology a lot with science, history, reading, and even French 🙂
    Sarah M

  25. Cassie D.

    October 25, 2013 at 9:01 am

    I liked Uzinggo on facebook

  26. kelly ringle

    October 25, 2013 at 9:01 am

    We use alot of ipad games and youtube for history. My daughter is 11. 🙂

  27. Sandy

    October 25, 2013 at 9:01 am

    I like Uzzingo on Facebook.

  28. Cassie D.

    October 25, 2013 at 9:02 am

    I liked Simple Homeschool on facebook

  29. kelly ringle

    October 25, 2013 at 9:02 am

    I like on facebook

  30. Cassie D.

    October 25, 2013 at 9:03 am

    My kids are 16 and 9 we use some free math programs to supplement our learning. We learn through life so I use technology as a tool to continue learning.

  31. Sherri

    October 25, 2013 at 9:12 am

    My child is 9. We use math and reading games online.

  32. Kerlin

    October 25, 2013 at 9:22 am

    My son is 9, we use Lynda, and khan academy. And also look up things we are learning on YouTube. Thanks so much.
    – liked on Facebook 🙂

  33. Jen K

    October 25, 2013 at 9:29 am

    My daughter is 9 years old. We play math games online.

  34. Wendy Anderson

    October 25, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Thank you for a wonderful opportunity. My son is 9.5 but loves science and tech and very gifted at it. He would love it!

  35. Catriona Anderson

    October 25, 2013 at 9:40 am

    My girls are 9 and 7 and we enjoy playing Math and Latin games online.

  36. Kelly A

    October 25, 2013 at 9:45 am

    We use Kahn, you tube and netflix.

  37. karen

    October 25, 2013 at 9:46 am

    We do use khan academy for math and used whatever we can find online. Both of my kids like to use the computer for their work!
    karen’s latest post: Is He Preparing Me and Teaching Me a Lesson?

  38. Jen B

    October 25, 2013 at 9:50 am

    We have a 16, 15, 13, 11, 10, and 9 year old. We use technology for almost every subject in some way. It has helped with making our textbooks come alive, giving us access to videos and interactive material on almost everything we are learning. Khan Academy has been a wonderful resource for math tutoring. Of course, youtube has a song or video about every topic we are learning in science and history. We have fun with finding a song about almost anything we type in. 🙂 Technology has definitely made homeschooling more affordable for our family. This year I’ve been able to use free online classes through our public library system for our high schoolers, and didn’t buy any new text books other than math consumables. That is a first for us! Thank you for a chance at the contest!

  39. Jen B

    October 25, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I liked both of the facebook pages

  40. Nancy Timbrook

    October 25, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Thank you for putting this up for prize. We love to look on line for info, we research, we Practice, we search, we do Math problems, Grammar Problems, Classical music and the Composers, even art.

  41. Nicola

    October 25, 2013 at 10:08 am

    We use educational videos online, Ted videos, Reading eggs to enhance the studies of our child and to support there individual interests. My children are aged 3,5,8 and 11

  42. tammy cordery

    October 25, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I use click curr for web classes, web for math, videos for language and Netflix and videos for social studies. I liked you on face book and I like uzzingo too

  43. tammy cordery

    October 25, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I liked you on facebook

  44. ketera buckley

    October 25, 2013 at 10:17 am

    My kids are 15,8,6,2. We use the internet for research. We use apps on our tablet PC. And we use computers to do school programs on CD. Also allot of our reading is done on the PC or tablet using the amazon book app.

  45. tammy cordery

    October 25, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I liked Uzzingo on facebook My children are 8 and 13 I would love to win this because we need something for science and I heard it is good for science. I hope I win.

  46. Marcelene Ryan

    October 25, 2013 at 10:20 am

    My children are 12, 8 and 20 mos. We use online games, you tube videos and have done online classes. This sounds like a great tool!

  47. Marcelene Ryan

    October 25, 2013 at 10:24 am

    I have liked both pages on Facebook.
    Marcelene Ryan’s latest post: Friday Music – Long Way Down (WLAK)

  48. kristin holmes

    October 25, 2013 at 10:27 am

    I have a 21 year old in college studying biology, an 18 year old who just graduated homeschool taking a year to work to save money to begin college next year (he is still required to study and I would use this primarily for him), and a 6, 3, and 1 year old. I use technology extensively for homeschool – after having taught my older set using workbooks, notebooks, textbooks that were cluttering up the house and kept getting lost, I have really found the online sites to be super helpful in ending the “paper chase”. My older sons use Khan Academy and Crash Course on Youtube, my little ones use ABCMouse, Starfall, and IXL sites, plus Youtube videos. We also use Kindle learning games like Dr. Panda and Where’s my Water as a reward that still teaches some thinking skills.

  49. kristin holmes

    October 25, 2013 at 10:33 am

    liked on Facebook!!!

  50. Amy Strouth

    October 25, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Hi! My girls are 8 and 4. We use technology as a tool and an enhancer to our learning every chance we get. Online, my youngest enjoys ABC Mouse. Currently the older one is enthralled with mice and uses the internet to learn about everything mice! My oldest loves to use Word for the clip art…which she prints, cuts out, and glues to big posters she creates. They say things like, “Turn off the tv and pick up a book!” or “Save the Animals!” And, of course, we use the internet for other things like when we need to answer to a question that comes up and we cannot make it to the library in that moment or, my newest favorite, to look up videos of different ballets on YouTube. (My youngest can’t get enough of EVERYTHING ballerina!)

    I have different apps on my phone for things like reading and math for my girls to busy themselves with in a pinch. (Think lines at the store, etc.) And they love to use the voice recorder on my phone to record themselves. The oldest records herself reading her favorite books and calls them her “Homemade Audio Books”! And my youngest uses it as a sort of audio journal since she can’t write her thoughts down yet.

    The television is my least favorite of the technology we implement, but we try to be wise with it. We do not have cable or a box, so all that is available to watch is movies. We love to watch the movies after we finish a book (currently looking forward to watching The Little Princess and James and the Giant Peach!). And when we’ve decided we need a break and give in to using the tv just for some downtime and entertainment, we (mom and dad) are sure to use the content to start lively family discussions about anything and everything. We’ve even been known to pause the movie for a second to discuss something and then get “carried away” and never push play again! 🙂

    So, while we are a simple family, we do understand that in this Information Age it’s hard to avoid the influence of technology. But we also know that, if you are wise with this resource, you really don’t have to!

    Thanks for the opportunity to share a chance to win! 🙂

  51. Amanda

    October 25, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Lately it’s been Duolingo and Minecraft Homeschool for us!

  52. Amanda

    October 25, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Liked on fb!

  53. Anna S.

    October 25, 2013 at 10:40 am

    I use my iPad throughout the day. My kids are 12,10,and 7

  54. Kristina Best

    October 25, 2013 at 10:49 am

    My sons are 10 & 6. We try to use anything free we can find on the internet. My children love the computer.

  55. Jennifer Cowdrey

    October 25, 2013 at 10:50 am

    I have 4 boys, ages: 17, 15, 13, 6, and 1 girl age 8.
    We need to add more technology into our schooling. We use Rosetta Stone for foreign language, Math U See for math, and my older boys are in two computer based pilot programs. That’s it.
    The world they will eventually work in, revolves around technology and I want them to be prepared.
    Thanks for this opportunity to win a program that will give them more technology exposure.
    Blessings,
    Jennifer Cowdrey

  56. Kristina Best

    October 25, 2013 at 10:51 am

    I have liked both Simple Homeschool & Uzinggo on facebook

  57. Jennifer Cowdrey

    October 25, 2013 at 10:53 am

    I am not on facebook. Would you consider pinning it the same?

  58. Jill Foley

    October 25, 2013 at 11:29 am

    My girls are 7 and 8.
    We often look things up on the internet, watch youtube clips that are relevant, do xtramath and have a music game we play.
    Jill Foley’s latest post: Uniformity

  59. Cindy Gillis

    October 25, 2013 at 11:32 am

    My daughter is 13 and we use Rosetta Stone, A Beka, and the internet to supplement our classes. Thanks for the giveaway

  60. Cindy Gillis

    October 25, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Like Uzinggo and Simple Homeschool on FB.

  61. Chellie

    October 25, 2013 at 11:50 am

    My kiddos are 11, 9, 7 year old twins. We use technology in a couple of ways, but I would really like to incorporate it more. If it hadn’t been for internet access when we first started this journey, I would have been completely lost on what to do. Our current math curriculum is in PDF form, but I have printed out and bound a book for everyone. I also found a good phonics program for free online. My oldest two use the computers for their typing lessons online, and my oldest uses her computer for research a lot. I’d really love to use more technology and have been looking into more and more websites.

  62. maryla t

    October 25, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Liked on fb!

  63. maryla t

    October 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    right now, we use a mix of games and learning dvds along with books

  64. Illya Gonzalez

    October 25, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    We use technology in our math curriculum. The girls are doing Teaching Textbooks and it’s a computer based curriculum.
    Illya

  65. Christie

    October 25, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    My children are 13,4 and 1. I am on the hunt for an online math program to help my 13 yr old with math. He is struggling and I think something interactive and fun would help. We currently us Quizlet app and website for drilling.

  66. Christie

    October 25, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I like both pages on Facebook.

  67. Julia

    October 25, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    My children still at home are 12 and 15. We use the computer for a math program, math drills, looking up areas of interest, putting books at the library on hold, writing reports, writing to friends and relatives, tutorials, ordering curriculum, reading magazine and news, and viewing movies. Homeschooling has surely changed since the 80s and 90s when I started with my grown children!

  68. Penny

    October 25, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    We use an iPad and we type. We also use You Tube for things like Horrible Histories. Thanks for the giveaway!

  69. Tammy Jones

    October 25, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    My kids are 11, 9, and 3. We use Teaching Textbooks, Electronic Field Trips, and math games on the computer.

  70. Tammy Jones

    October 25, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I also liked Simple Homeschool and Uzinggo on FB.

  71. Tanya Kieneker

    October 25, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    My daughter is in Grade 5 and we use technology for almost all parts of our learning! Teaching Textbooks, Rosetta Stone, internet research, photoshop projects and more!

  72. Penny Cox

    October 25, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    My kids are 15 and 8. We had a house fire three weeks ago and lost everything. Having something on line appeals to me because if we had that then it would have been easier to keep school going. Using ipad math apps right now.

  73. nicole i

    October 25, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    my kids are 10 & 11 and our family computer as well as ipads are used for techy learning!

  74. Melissa C

    October 25, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    My kids love the computer! We use it a lot for re-enforcement of skills and knowledge, and my older daughter, 11, uses it for research. My 5 year old son loves to play “games” after his finished with some of his lessons.

  75. Sue

    October 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    My homeshooled children are ages 6, 9, 11, 14, and 15. (These are my 5 youngest of 10 children; the eldest being 28.) We have homeschooled all of our children, although the first 2 went to high school. “Back in the day,” we used PBS television, CD-roms, and videos from the library for “tech-learning.” Now we have so much more available to us. This year my daughter is taking an amazing anatomy and physiology class online (through Landry Academy). Other than that we still use CD-roms as well as extensive Internet use and online materials when free. Unfortunately, much of the good stuff out there comes with a hefty price-tag which a family of 12 has a hard time affording. This science and math program being offered today looks awesome and I know my children will enjoy the free 3 days of using it.
    One last thing as far as technology goes: It’s a great motivation/disciplinary tool as far as getting the kids to get their school work and daily chores done in order to have the privilege to use the computer. When they ask to go on, all I need to do is say, “Did you finish all of your work?” If not, they know my answer and then the rest is up to them!

  76. Stephanie

    October 25, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Our kids are 13,11,9, and 8. We use technology in our home to add to our curriculum. We use apps on our ipad for extra practice in almost every subject!

  77. Sarah Jean

    October 25, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    This looks very interesting! Anything to help us on our journey in high school is great!

  78. Brenda

    October 25, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    My kids are in 5th and 6th grade. We use the internet for additional resources (like art and music samples), online games for typing, spelling, and math practice, and iPad apps for both learning and fun.

  79. Lauren

    October 25, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    I have 15 and 12 year old homeschoolers in my house….their older siblings are finishing high school and in college. We use the computer for everything research oriented! My 12 year old watches math lessons on a disc, then works problem sets. I would LOVE for him to have the benefit of this Uzinggo science program! My 15 year old uses the computer to keep up with her Science Olympiad group and for writing. I would love for her to have the benefit of Uzinggo math! This program is something I have always wanted to try.

  80. Jennifer Bouchard

    October 25, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    My children are six yrs and four yrs. I use a e reader to hold their easy to read books . And they also use a laptop for practice typing words and just playing and getting used to computer.

  81. Lesley

    October 25, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    I homeschool an 11-year-old boy and have a 6-year-old in private school. We use technology for research, math and science.

  82. Jen

    October 25, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    We have a 12 and 14 year old and we use Minecraft, Doulingo, take online classes and use other various reference sites for research.

  83. Bruce Abernethy

    October 25, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    13,15,17 – Google Docs, Teaching Textbooks, Web/E-mail, Foreign Language, Audio/Video Production/Editing, Flashcards, MP3/Videos, Books/Bible, etc.

  84. Michelle Lindsey

    October 25, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    My daughter is 15 and we use technology everyday in her schooling. I don’t know how I would manage homedchooling without it! I’m always looking for new ways to make it exciting for her. Thanks for this contest and I hope I win!! 🙂

  85. Michelle Lindsey

    October 25, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    I have ‘liked’ uzinggo and simplehomeschool FB pages.

  86. Meredith Grisham

    October 25, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    My kids are 12, 6, and 3. We will begin homeschooling next month. I plan to use technology to reinforce lessons learned and to keep them motivated, to have fun. Also we use technology as a reward- more time playing games or on Facebook.

  87. angie messerer

    October 25, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    My kids are 11, 8 & 6…we use education portal, abcya, shepherdsoftware etc…i try to find a variety to keep things fresh, yet affordable.

  88. Amy Anderson

    October 25, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Four Girls Ages 16, 13, 11, And 9. We Only Use Online Learning Other Than A Few Co-op Classes, MyGirls Love Learning Online. Also Liked Both Pages On Facebook.
    Thanks
    Mom Of 4

  89. Tonya Stamps

    October 25, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    My kids are 16 and 14. We use electronics for some of our subjects, to reinforce things we are learning and just for fun.

  90. Marcella Wright

    October 25, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    My son is 12 & we use often do online activities or watch videos online as part of our lessons.

  91. Marcella Wright

    October 25, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    I have also liked Uzinggo and Simple Homeschool on Facebook.

  92. Amber Hollenbeck

    October 25, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I have three boys ages 12,10, and 6, and one daughter age 4. The boys love minecraft, and we use the internet to look up school topics on the internet. The boys also use Youtube to learn how to make things-anything like how to tan a deer hide to improving soccer skills. The two younger ones like PBS kids.org to play some games. This would be a great asset for my oldest!

  93. Loana

    October 25, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    My kids are 11 and 13. We could not possibly homeschool without the internet 😉 Google is ususally our first step.

  94. Amber Hollenbeck

    October 25, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    Also liked on FB!

  95. Virginia

    October 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    My daughter is 10 and loves math. We use the computer for educational purposes. We are really excited to see Uzinggo, and would love to include it in our learning.
    I think it could help us along quite a bit.
    Thank you for all your inspiration.

  96. Tammy Wittig

    October 25, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    My kids are 12, 10, and 7. We’re starting to use the internet more. Right now we use things like duolingo, bbc typing, and horrible histories videos. 🙂

  97. Ann Clay

    October 25, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    My kids learned to read because they wanted to play online games. Online gaming has enhanced their knowledge of history, geography, and many other higher level concepts. We also use online classes.

  98. Susan

    October 25, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    My oldest is 6, and he loves playing math games on the computer. It’s something he chooses to do during his free time, apart from our official math lessons. I love that he thinks numbers are fun.

  99. Michele Villano

    October 25, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    My kids are 13, 11, 7, 4. We use the computer and iPad a lot. We like Khan Academy and other fun apps for the little ones learning basics.

  100. Shubha

    October 25, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    We play math games on the ipad, read news for kids, learn history and geography from ipad resources as a supplement to what we learn from books.
    Liked both the sites on FB.

  101. Angela

    October 25, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    My children are aged 14, 13, 11, 8, 7, 4, we rely on our iPads to do our research and projects, we also practice our maths and spelling on them

  102. Hope Mabe

    October 25, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    We use educational shows on TV and time4learning on the computer and educational apps on smartphone. Liked both pages on FB!

  103. Cynthia

    October 25, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    My kids are 6, 3, and 1. We use technology to enrich our homeschool activities, especially in the car. Videos and educational apps are great supplements!

  104. Christina

    October 25, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    My children are 13,8 And 3. Wē currentky uwe technology For science, math And history. This would be great for our science as I am horrible at it. I am learning right along with them and am a handson learner as so r my children. I need visuals and so do they.

  105. Christina

    October 25, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    I liked the posts 🙂

  106. Ginger

    October 25, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    We use lots of apps on the ipad along with Google for researching answers to questions, and lesson ideas. DVDs and Netflix can also supply some great info for the kids in every subject.

  107. kirsten w

    October 25, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I have twin boys; age 11!
    We use Thinkwell for math, as they are on different levels and ABeka Science of the Physical Creation for our core science.

  108. kirsten w

    October 25, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    “Liked” you both on Facebook

  109. Sandy W in Ohio

    October 25, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Hi, we have two 12 yos! We use technology at every opportunity, to include ipad apps, online games/quizzes and Minecraft. We have used the computer for research, typing, reading & learning style evals and exploring careers. Thanks

  110. Sandy W in Ohio

    October 25, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    For an extra entry, I’ve “Like”d Uzinggo and Simple Homeschool on Facebook

  111. Annette

    October 25, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    My children are 14, 12, 10 and 3. They have laptops and ipads for their project research, math drills, blogging and educational apps. Uzinggo would be a fantastic addition to our home school world.

  112. Lori

    October 25, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    My son is 12 and sadly I am not doing the best with technology partially because I am not so great myself. We use a computer and an android phone, but haven’t had cable tv since everything went digital! We don’t understand dvr ing, but j=know that it records shows. I have plans for an ipad mini near Christmas. I really want him to have an understanding technology unlike his mom and dad.

  113. Vina Flynn

    October 25, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    My children are 12 (m), 8 (f), and 4 (f). I am homeschooling my 12 year old son and 4 year old daughter. We use a lot of online games and resources for educational activities materials. Technology helps the kids learn and makes it easier for me to teach them things that I don’t know well. The more fun it is and competitive, the better. I want to win the science and math program giveaway as it looks like a great resource.

  114. Rosemarie

    October 25, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I have 10, 7 and 8 month old boys. We use the computer to play games and do research. We also watch documentaries often.
    Rosemarie’s latest post: more pie making:: Landon’s turn

  115. Jessica B.

    October 25, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    My kids are 3, 5, and 7. My kids are allowed to watch tv every once in while- Where in the World is Carmen San Diego/, or the Magic School Bus. But besides that, they don’t use technology. They know how to use an iPod and iPad though because of visits with family who have them.

  116. Heather

    October 25, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I am IN LOVE with this website and have already subscribed my two older children. We love it. It is absolutely a GEM of online learning. Truly the best thing I have come across so far. Win or lose everyone should subscribe!

  117. Wiwiet mardiati

    October 25, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    My name is wiwiet, I have a 8 years old homeschooler. We embrace technology to be part of our homeschool day. Google, skype, online games, apps from phone and tablets, social media, youtube, ebooks, online homeschool support group, basically almost everything, including purchase books and stuff from online store, not to mention for lurking for project and organizing ideas. Currently we use educational video from brainpop.com

  118. juli

    October 25, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    My kids are 20,18,14,11,9,7,5,3,&2. We use the Internet for research and a few games, but that’s about it. I need to expand in this area!

  119. Christine Matkin

    October 25, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    We have two daughters 12 & 9. We use technology often … Tons of websites, you tube videos for history and science, lots of images for art , as well as Netflix and apps for both IPad and Kindles.

  120. Busymumjo

    October 26, 2013 at 1:01 am

    My children are aged 6, 10, 12, 13 and 15. We rely on technology for a lot of the education in our home. iPad and iPod apps ae used when on the road, along with audio files and e books using the apple platforms as well. At home on the PC and various devices we use mathsonline everyday and live virtual classes from currclick, along with online options from Wordly Wise etc. Google and You Yube are in constant use for research and interest led inquiry, while Microsoft Office suite gives us various platforms for presenting or recording what is learnt.

  121. nancy s

    October 26, 2013 at 1:33 am

    i have two 7 & 10
    we use technology to learn especially to look up information

  122. Lisa Webster

    October 26, 2013 at 6:09 am

    My children are 13, 11, 9, and 8. We have iPods and iPads as well as a desktop. My kids definitely know more than I do. This looks like a neat program!

  123. Ryshell

    October 26, 2013 at 6:32 am

    My beautiful children are 3 and 8. We use the internet to provide open source learning opportunitues in our home and computer programs as a creative outlet. Uzinggo looks great and we would live to give it a go. Thanks for sharing
    Ryshell

  124. Tracy

    October 26, 2013 at 7:00 am

    We homeschool both our boys ages 12 and six. My 12 year old uses an online curriculum for the majority of his classes, and YouTube is our biggest ally. We mix and match often to keep his interest up and to challenge him. Our six year old is severely disabled, so in between all his therapeutic exercises we often resort to various online programs to help his visual and learning processes.

  125. Dana

    October 26, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Kids are 11, 9, 8, and 5. We use technology mostly for research and sometimes for online math games.

  126. Carol F in New Mexico

    October 26, 2013 at 10:24 am

    My son is 7 years old. We use technology in every subject. I rely on it for many things and it’s an integrated part of our curriculum. It isn’t, however, the main core of our homeschool, it’s used to keep things interesting, help explain things that I’m having trouble getting across, and to give a different and broader perspective to the topics we are studying. I love it and I’m thankful for all the great stuff out there.

  127. Rachel at Stitched in Color

    October 26, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    My kids are 8 and 6. We use computers for our spelling program and to watch scientific videos. I anticipate that as they grow we’ll use more!
    Rachel at Stitched in Color’s latest post: Penny Patch: Prewash

  128. Rachel at Stitched in Color

    October 26, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    I like Simple Homeschool!
    Rachel at Stitched in Color’s latest post: Penny Patch: Prewash

  129. Manette Gutterman

    October 26, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    We use lots of apps on the ipad and free printables from homeschooling sites. My 11 yr old is great at math & science. This would be a wonderful win for him!

  130. Becky S

    October 26, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    My kids are 14 and 11, and we use our computer a lot for schooling.

  131. Cindy Padin

    October 26, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    My children are 13, 10, 4 and 2. I use technology by allowing them to watch videos and play interactive games that teach them in all the different subject areas. It allows them to get something other than just reading about the subject.

  132. Suzanne Watkins

    October 26, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    13 year old twins; use tech for research, Lego robotics, and video learning.

  133. Heather

    October 26, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Our kiddos are 18,14, and 7. We use laptop for easy peasy and IXL!

  134. Heather

    October 26, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Liked on fb for extra entry!

  135. Linda

    October 26, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    We have 2 daughters ages

  136. April Berry

    October 26, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    My kids at 11, 10, and 7. The kids have iPads and joined the tech club so that they can learn how to get the most out of their iPads. We use the iPad frequently for doing reports because my son doesn’t do well writing, but is brilliant at speaking and storytelling.

  137. Karin

    October 26, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    My children are 10 & 8 years old. We’ve used DVD’s, video streaming, mathletics, Internet games, Netflix, and iPod apps to make learning interesting. We enjoy learning together!!!

  138. janelle jung

    October 26, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Hi! My children are 14 and 11. We use technology a lot. My children have both learned skills from you tube. They both enjoy podcasts (have you tried radio lab) We also use khan academy from time to time. I would love to use this curriculum as my oldest loves science and needs to be challanged and my youngest doesn’t love science but enjoys it if it captires her interest. Thanks for this chance 🙂

  139. Kristin

    October 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Positive learning in this home, for my eleven year old, includes using the computer for math (Teaching Textbooks 7), science (Exploration Education Advanced physical science), vocabulary, and additional subject research (printable materials, articles, how to do.) My child thrives with visual representations for learning. Uzinggo would be a great resource, helping to keep learning exciting.

  140. Angie

    October 26, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    My kids are 14, 13, 11, 9, 7, 3, and 9 months. We use any and all technology we can get our hands on! It’s like having another teacher in the house, and takes some of the load off me. Plus the kids usually love it!

  141. Michele

    October 26, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    I am currently homeschooling our 16 year old, but have homeschooled our 4 older children through high school. We use lots of multi-media educational products due to a number of learning differences.

  142. Michele

    October 26, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    I liked Uzinggo, and already had liked Simple Mom previously. We were already planning on purchasing Uzinggo>>> so this would be a wonderful “gift.”

  143. Gayle

    October 26, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    I have children aged 17, 15, 13 ,12, 9, 6, 4 and 11 months. Half of whom have dyslexia. One much more severely and it really affects her math. This would be another great tool to help . We use ipad/phone and laptops to help our dyslexic children by using apps and programs that are designed to help them and also to make for fun learning for them all. Thanks

  144. Joy T

    October 26, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    I have 12, 10,8,6 & 2. We use the apps on the ipad, go on sites like brainpop, etc for videos to supplement their lessons.

  145. Joy T

    October 26, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    I like you on FB already.

  146. kerry

    October 26, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    my daughter is going on 12 and we use electronics as a supplement to her hardcopy curriculum.

  147. Joy T

    October 26, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    I liked Uzinggo on FB.

  148. Lisa

    October 26, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Our children are aged 17,15,13,9,6, and 4. We use the internet a lot for research and online games for math and geography. We tried Uzinggo on their free trial and LOVED it!

  149. Vicky M

    October 26, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    My daughter is 12 and is constantly looking up information online and playing games.

  150. Vicky M

    October 26, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I like Simple Homeschool on Facebook

  151. Taylar Tyson

    October 26, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    My children are 9 and 10. We use educational shows, computer apps and Nook for expanding learning.

  152. Jennifer Pendell

    October 26, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    We use a lot of computer time for school work. Your science programs look awesome!

    • Jennifer Pendell

      October 26, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      My kids are 14 and 9.

  153. Jennifer Pendell

    October 26, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    I have liked both pages on Facebook for an extra entry.

  154. Carrie Litts

    October 26, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    My children are 13 and 16 years old. We use educational apps and games on the iPad and computer, and also science documentaries on television to enhance learning.

  155. Adele Latu

    October 26, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    our children are 4,7,9,12. we use technology almost daily in homeschooling. Whether it be word processing or online studies or watching educational videos on youtube or blogs.

  156. Adele Latu

    October 26, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    liked pages on facebook also

    enjoy yr sunday..

  157. Moira Bunyi

    October 26, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    Our kids are 12, 8, and 5. We watch videos on the web for topics we are currently learning about and our 12 y.o. son uses the web for quick searches. He’s very much into technology so I think Uzinggo could be a good fit 🙂

  158. Moira Bunyi

    October 26, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Liked both on FB 🙂

  159. Karen Miller

    October 26, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Our home school is all about technology! We love online, interactive lessons and despite my passion for physical books – yes a recovering addict 🙂 – I am being trained by my children to buy ebooks! My kids are 12, 11 & 6 and they very proudly love ‘tech’! Have a great day!
    Karen.

  160. Karen Miller

    October 26, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    I have liked both on fb.

  161. Krista

    October 26, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    My children are 11,10,8,6 and 3 we use technology in our homeschool with brainpop, Nancy Larson science, Reading Eggs, and ABC Mouse! my children love brainpop the most out of all those!

    email is bookreviewclubblog@aol.com

    Thanks so much
    Krista’s latest post: The Stange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde **Children’s and Adult book review**

  162. Brenda Griffith

    October 26, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I liked Uzhiggo on Facebook, and already liked Simply Homeschool!

  163. Brenda Griffith

    October 26, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    we have an 11 year old and a 4 year old. Both use interactive games and online curricula, as well as textbooks and workbooks for learning.

  164. Cindy

    October 26, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    We use computer based Latin, economics and a few other things. Technology has changed how fast and frequently we can get and use information. And keeps kiddos interested. Ages 17,13,11,6
    Cindy

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