tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927021294604277063.post5362426390236653279..comments2023-09-27T08:28:50.260-05:00Comments on Mrs. Mandy's Musings: Homeschool software woesMrs. Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248784552465074108noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927021294604277063.post-84457975373573650732011-01-04T05:37:07.001-06:002011-01-04T05:37:07.001-06:00I'm a software developer, and a homeschool mom...I'm a software developer, and a homeschool mom to one ds 11 years old. I'm working on web software to track his work, and I would love to share it (when its finished) and get ideas for it from the homeschool community. <br /><br />As a starting point, I am giving him "points" for work that he completes, based mostly on the time he spends doing each activity. He enters it himself, and has to earn so many "points" in each subject category before he can go out and play. He can enter it from any computer or cell phone with internet - even in the car.<br /><br />The second step to this, which I have not yet written, is for me to "approve" his entries.<br /><br />And I have a separate form for him to enter his daily reading log.<br /><br />I would love to get ideas from all of you as I write this software, and share it when its finished.<br /><br />:-D <br />Deb Vorndran,<br />ideas@cybermom.biz<br />ideas at cybermom dot bizUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126051530873906681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927021294604277063.post-10503236997874387712011-01-03T03:29:54.243-06:002011-01-03T03:29:54.243-06:00Great reading as I need to use a tracker/planner b...Great reading as I need to use a tracker/planner but haven't done so. I just keep notes on a notebook paper as there are no rules where I live. We might be returning to MO in a couple of years so I guess I better start getting in the habit of tracking hours:)The Adventurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129815174861478639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927021294604277063.post-53766846946966392462011-01-02T19:57:26.515-06:002011-01-02T19:57:26.515-06:00I use HST+ and still love it. I actually need to ...I use HST+ and still love it. I actually need to go spend some time with it tonight to get next week's assignments printed for the boys.<br /><br />I did find that my first year had me spending a fair amount of time entering in lessons. However, this year has had far less as younger boys have moved up into the work I planned out 3 years ago. Also, I was able to find lesson plans from other users through Yahoo Groups for programs we just started using this past year. They might not be 'perfect' or exactly as I'd have entered it, but they usually work just fine and save me a bunch of time.<br /><br />I haven't tried Homeschool Minder, but have to admit I wouldn't want to spend $40 every year to use it.Laura O in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553515030417720783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927021294604277063.post-18292909700605305902011-01-02T17:19:23.647-06:002011-01-02T17:19:23.647-06:00hmm, never heard of them. though with only my olde...hmm, never heard of them. though with only my oldest caring what grades are and where at his grade level grades really matter. he is doing virtual school, so it makes it way easy for me lol. I am relieved of the grading. hopefully someone can help.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17598515750069750970noreply@blogger.com