With 93% of teens ages 12‐17 go online, 95% of teens have at least 1 social media account with 86% of those having a Facebook account, and 85% of  10-12-year-olds have a Facebook account, and even higher for those older, social media, parents rightfully are concerned. We live in the 21st century and regardless, whether we like it or not, a new world of technology is here and there is no escaping it. So what can a parent do to embrace the 21st technology and yet teach their children how to keep their family safe inline? Join John Wilkerson from The Wired Homeschool Podcast and blog as we discuss this and more in episode 62.

John combines his professional experience in the computer industry with 17 years of homeschooling 7 children giving parents an easy to understand advice on the application of technology in their homes.

John Wilkerson has been married to Lisa for 17 years and together they have 7 children. Their oldest has “graduated” from homeschooling and the other six continue to keep them very busy.

John loves gadgets and other geeky things (like Star Wars, Doctor Who, and bacon) and sometimes wishes he could homeschool on the holodeck of the Enterprise.
In the spaces between working full-time, being a husband and father, struggling to follow God, and fixing stuff around the house John tries to find time for his hobbies: podcasting, blogging, social media, backyard astronomy, and coaching soccer.

The Wired Homeschool provides practical advice for homeschooling parents who use technology as part of their homeschool curriculum. Topics include Internet safety, responsible computer use, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, educational apps, social media, and more.

In addition to instructional articles and podcasts you’ll find articles on homeschooling philosophy, how the digital age influences our daily lives, and how parents can use technology to teach their children at home.

John can be contacted through his podcast and blog, The Wired Homeschool

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Wiredhomeschool episode mentioned: Finding the Sacred in the Secular with Michael T. Hansen – WHS 137 – The Wired Homeschool

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