If so, how?
2007-07-02 18:41:42 · 16 answers · asked by me_just_me 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
No. It is what I do for relaxation. I don't watch TV unless it is an educational program. That's sad. This is what I do for fun. (smile)
2007-07-02 23:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by Janis B 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This coming from a 14 y/o homeschooling student: Sort of. I like to get on it to practice answering questions and thinking them out fast so they can get up higher on the list, before other answers. I also practice writing and typing, which are useful, along with interacting with people who would probably try to send me hate mail in real life for being homeschooled. So yes, I guess Yahoo Answers is a part of my education, albeit a unique one...
2007-07-03 17:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by Justin B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heavens no, although at times we use it to further discuss what is appropriate and what is not; how to respectfully agree to disagree with other peoples opinions.
Unfortunately there are many examples of how not too in some of the "answers" provided, and it sure gives us a good idea of the prevailing myths, and attitudes towards home schooling; may it be for, or against.
Most importantly it gives us an opportunity to direct a new family to the information they are looking for.
2007-07-03 03:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by busymom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! There are so many great ideas that come into our schooling from other's experiences! I love getting ideas from here......many have sites that I have not been able to find!
Now, do they use Yahoo Answers??? NO WAY! If they have a question I can't seem to find an answer to then I'll ask it for them and make sure they only get good responses...don't let them read the responses! I read them for my children!
2007-07-03 08:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Except perhaps things I share from it to have the kids critically think about how people said what they said or problems with what they said. My kids do not use Yahoo! Answers--they're only 6 and 9. I wouldn't encourage them to use it, either, as part of their schooling--most of the kids asking for information could have found it just as easily searching online or in an encyclopedia!
2007-07-03 01:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by glurpy 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'd use it, especially Immigration, Politics, Law, Law Enorcement, Science, Society and Culture.
I'd expect them just to read a lot of questions and answers, but would encourge them to answer questions that have definate answers they know, such as math, physics, chemistry.
I might even grade it based upon how many Best Answers they get out of tries.
2007-07-03 02:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It certainly is part of my daughter's learning experience. She started asking and answering questions here a few months ago, and I'm quite impressed with some of her responses!
2007-07-03 05:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by NJRoadie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but other different things have been. One example is we watched Apprentice on TV for discussions on working in groups, group dynamics, basics of business, ethics, brainstorming and follow-through, employer issues, leadership, etc. I've heard it is cancelled next season--too bad--we learned a lot about people!
2007-07-02 20:08:19 · answer #8 · answered by heart4teaching 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No not really -- although I suppose I could count it as sociology. Critical thinking skills - how to think for yourself and not encourage all the idiots on here (not necessarily on this board).
2007-07-03 03:43:17 · answer #9 · answered by ArmyWifey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope! I wouldn't even want my younger ones getting on here. It's too easy to find things that would be damaging for young ones to read.
2007-07-03 05:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by anniek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋