Educational resources for self-learners
Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses
This course explores various strategies to engage students actively using innovative technology, applicable to homeschooling and educational technology. It includes video lectures with subtitles and assignments.
Minecraft Education Lesson Library
A sandbox game that supports creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Kids build virtual structures and explore complex ideas, with strong social-emotional and life skills integrated. Used in homeschool communities for active, project-based learning that stimulates discussions and identity exploration through role play.
Short and Sweet: The Educational Benefits of Microlectures and Active Learning
The combination of short videos and the techniques of active learning can create rich, engaging educational experiences to maximize learning.
Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This course, Instructional Design Foundations, introduces learners to the conceptual and theoretical foundations of instructional design as well as the analysis aspect of instructional systems design in order to create an innovative instructional solution to performance problems in organizations. This particular course also introduces learners to concepts covered in the Instructional Design MasterTrack Certificate.
E-Learning Instructional Design and Development Certificate
A professional certificate program focusing on designing and developing effective online learning experiences, ideal for those new to instructional design.
Instructional Design: Adult Learners
A course on LinkedIn Learning focusing on adult learning theories and instructional design for effective education.
Home Education: Jen & the Dahlia Kids
Documentary episode showcasing a family's child-led, experiential curriculum design through a real-world dahlia farm business.
8 MOST POPULAR HOMESCHOOL STYLES EXPLAINED! Best Homeschooling Methods in 2025
This video explains the 8 most popular homeschooling styles, their differences, and recommended resources for each.
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooled 11-Year-Old
This film presents the unschooling, child-led learning experience of an 11-year-old boy from his own perspective. It offers insightful, real-life homeschooling context that blends nature, creativity, and skill development — relevant to someone interested in alternative education and child development. Subtitles are available.
Bubbles - English Sentence Construction Game
An interactive online puzzle game designed to improve English sentence construction and expand vocabulary. Players link word bubbles to form grammatically correct sentences that describe pictures. Features adjustable speed and vocabulary categories, making it suitable for intermediate English learners.
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