| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp. All rights reserved. |
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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling Basics Online Homeschool Support Groups by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 The Internet has drawn people together in many ways, and as a result, the world seems a much smaller place. There are online homeschool groups to fit every homeschool style and some that draw members from all over the world. You can chat about transcripts with a mom from Texas, then answer a question from a mom in South Africa, then trade online science resources with a dad in Australia. The homeschooling community extends to all corners of the globe... and online e-groups are what bring us together -- to share with and to support each other on our separate homeschool journeys. You may never actually meet the members of national and international e-groups. Most local and state online groups, however, have members who meet in real life for play groups and outings. When you join a state or local e-group you can ask if there are any other families near you that would like to get together. You can arrange a trip to the zoo or a park and meet up with other homeschoolers there. You can also ask on-line for referrals to other “real life” homeschool groups that may be meeting in your area. On the Internet, as in real life, support groups provide a sense of community and foster relationships between homeschooling families. Through play dates, field trips, and homeschool classes, support groups promote social interaction and offer a variety of learning opportunities. Many online homeschool groups are hosted on independent servers, and can be found by doing a Google search. Many others are hosted on Yahoo! and do not always show up in Google listings. Read these Tips on Searching for Yahoo! Homeschool Groups if you're having trouble finding one in your area. next stop -- Start Your Own Homeschool Group! |