Do you feel overwhelmed with the myriad of things that you have to do? That feeling comes over all of us now and then; but if you’re a busy homeschool parent, you’re probably more familiar with it than most. Eujeana, a homeschool mom who shared her story on the Hip Homeschool Moms blog, explains how […]
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Three Benefits My Family Received from BJU Press Distance Learning
My whole world changed when Dad accepted a new job on the other side of the country. It was the middle of the academic year, and I had just turned seven. This move meant a new Christian school, a new teacher, new classmates, and even a new curriculum. It was all pretty traumatic. I’m sure my parents […]
How Can I Use That Distance Learning Online Feature?
If you’ve viewed our quickstart guides, you and your child are probably navigating Distance Learning Online (DLO) pretty comfortably by now. A few more features that we’d like to share with you relate to choosing settings and connecting with other families using DLO. Blog The DLO blog is primarily used by the students. This feature functions […]
How Are My Distance Learning Online Materials Organized?
You and your child have been successful in accessing Distance Learning Online (DLO); so now let’s talk about how things are set up. We’d like to cover two aspects today. 1. Printed Materials Each course includes a Video Lesson Guide and Student Handouts. These packets provide an overview of the course and any related handouts […]
Now That I’ve Ordered Distance Learning Online, What’s Next?
Welcome to the BJU Press Distance Learning Online community! We’re excited to be on the same team for your child’s educational experience. Our distance learning materials are crafted to provide your child a sound education from a biblical worldview. Starting something new can be challenging; so over the next two weeks we’ll share the how-tos […]
Greenhouse Experiment Results
When Ginger Ericson needed an example of a controlled experiment for her upcoming seventh-grade Life Science Distance Learning course, my coworker Stephen and I decided to test internet claims that microwaved water causes death or deformation in plants. Now the plant experiment is complete, and it was a lot of fun. In retrospect, I would […]
A Tale of Microwaves and Greenhouses
Did you ever have one of those moments when you just wanted to test something for yourself? Many good ideas never progress beyond the thinking stage because of a lack of resources, but every once in a while, the opportunity to make that idea a reality presents itself. My coworker Stephen Garrison and I experienced this […]