NAVIGATING AI PART 1

EPISODE 201 PART 1: Artificial intelligence has changed the way we find information. What once required a simple Google search can now produce an instant, personalized answer—but how do we know whether that answer is accurate, unbiased, or appropriate for our children? In this episode of Homeschool Your Way, we’re exploring how to help students navigate AI thoughtfully and responsibly within their homeschool education. We’ll discuss how parents can understand these rapidly changing tools, establish practical safeguards, and teach children to question, verify, and evaluate the information AI provides. The goal isn’t simply to help students use AI effectively. It’s to prepare them to move confidently through an AI-driven world without losing the ability to think critically, solve problems independently, retain what they learn, or remain grounded in the principles their families value.AI will continue to shape how our children learn, work, and communicate. Let’s talk about how we can prepare them to use it as a tool—without allowing it to do their thinking for them.

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Veldorah J. Rice is the owner and director of Write from the Heart. Her background includes three bachelor’s degrees and a dual master’s degree in English and Film Studies. Veldorah has spent her career designing rigorous, student-centered instruction. Her curriculum centers on developing critical thinkers through collaborative learning that meets students where they are. In her free time, she enjoys reading, knitting, and analyzing movies. She is proud to say that she has watched every film that has ever won an Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, and Animated Feature. You can find out more here; https://writefromtheheart.org/aiworkshop

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