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Do you ever need to look up a word and there isn’t a dictionary around? Maybe you’re in line at the grocery store and your child asks you, “What’s a megalomaniac?” Sure, you could open Google on your iPhone and search for the word but wouldn’t it be easier if there was an app for that? Of course there’s an app for that! There’s an app for just about anything you want to do with your iPhone.

Description

Pocket Dictionary 25in1 is a collection of America’s leading and most-trusted explicative dictionaries for learning and word discovery!

Some of Pocket Dictionary 25in1 FEATURES:

- More than 300000 words!
- A–Z dictionary word-wheel for easy browsing!
- Advanced search to explore the word’s meaning in all the dictionaries at one time!
- Audio pronunciations of the unknown words and their meanings!
- Lots of dictionaries available for installation in one app!
- No internet connection required for browsing!

Take our app everywhere and access it any time; we serve academic, business, social and recreational needs, irrespective of age or education level!

Initial Reaction

This is a great app to have on your iPod or iPhone. With 25 different dictionaries you’ll always have a definition at your fingertips when you son or daughter asks, “What does that word mean?” Your kids will benefit from this app to because they can use it when doing their school work. Get it while you can! It is normally $9.99 and today it is FREE!

Pocket Dictionary 25in1 normally $9.99 now FREE. Rated 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

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10 Educational Shows for Tweens and Teens on Netflix

John — May 16, 2013 — 2 Comments

Yesterday, Lisa Baldwin over at HSBA Post wrote about her Top Ten Favorite Educational Shows on Netflix. It’s a great list and we have a number of them already in our Netflix queue. All of the shows on her list are targeted towards kids under 10 and since many homeschoolers (including myself) have tweens and teens I’d like to offer a list of my own that may be more appropriate for kids over the age of 10.

Where appropriate, I’ve made some personal comments in parenthesis after the title of each show. Let’s go!

Ten Educational Shows for Your Tweens and Teens

1. How It’s Made - Have you ever wondered how things are made? From adhesive bandages to contact lenses, find out how many of the objects we use become the things they are. Watch as “How It’s Made” reveals the methods and materials of everyday items.

2. Mythbusters - Fearless hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman take viewers on an eye-opening — and often explosive — journey as they examine some of the most commonly held beliefs in popular science and culture.
Click here to see the rest of the list.

In Internet

What I Learned From Gary Vaynerchuk Today

John — May 15, 2013 — 4 Comments

So this happened today:

@garyvee I could use some ideas for my podcast about homeschooling with technology.

— John Wilkerson (@jwilkers) May 15, 2013

I didn’t expect a response but if I did get one I figured it would be so mind-blowing that I’d be able to do this podcast and blogging thing full-time. Click here to keep reading and find out if he responded.

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Covenant Eyes, iPads for Homeschooling, and Free Language Apps – WHS 81

John — May 13, 2013 — Leave a comment

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Covenant Eyes announced filtering for iOS devices, iPads can be used by homeschoolers for more than just educational apps, and free language apps will help you parler français.

Speaking Schedule

Downstate LEAH Convention

June 8th, 2013 - First Baptist Church of Patchogue, NY
Workshop Topics:

Technobabble: Talking, Tips, and Tools for Responsible Internet Use
Is There an App For That? Homeschooling with Technology in the 21st Century

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In Apps for Homeschooling, Internet, Internet Safety, iPad, Podcast, Tablets

Filtering for iOS (iPod, iPhone, iPad) Coming to Covenant Eyes

John — May 10, 2013 — Leave a comment

I just came across this video posted to Covenant Eyes’ YouTube channel today. This is great news!

I’m a Covenant Eyes affiliate because I believe that they have the best solution for monitoring your family’s Internet activity. I highly recommend their product because it can be used on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Now that filtering is coming to iOS, you can have complete protecting on all of your Apple devices.

There are free filters available but what you’ll find is that if you want comprehensive and detailed reporting you’ll have to pay. Covenant Eyes’ reporting allows you to gauge your child’s Internet usage and ward off any potentially harmful behavior.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability is available for Windows, Mac, Android™ phones and tablets (including Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD), iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®. You get all-around protection for all of your devices and you don’t need to look through multiple reports. One report gives you the entire picture. Use the promo code “wiredhs” to receive a 30-day free trial when you sign up.

Full Disclosure: The links in this article are affiliate links. If you purchase Covenant Eyes using the links provided or use the code “wiredhs” when signing up I receive a commission. This helps to cover the costs of running this site and producing podcasts.

In Internet, iPad, iPhone