Homeschoolers know the importance of including tech education in their curriculum, but it can be hard to know where to find the right courses and instruction. In this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast, we’re chatting about innovation and tech education with MyTek Lab Founder, Stephen Souders.
Founded with a vision to make tech learning accessible and engaging, MyTek Lab offers a journey into innovation that inspires students to dive deep into coding, robotics, and digital design. So whether you’re new to tech or a seasoned homeschooler, you’ll discover how MyTek Lab is transforming tech education for homeschoolers and shaping tomorrow’s innovators.
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Intro to MyTek Lab
Stephen & Jacky Souders are the founders of MyTek Lab, a unique online platform offering tech education tailored for homeschoolers.
Here’s a little more about MyTek Lab:
MyTek Lab is an educational platform focused on teaching technology to students of various ages, particularly middle and high school students. It was founded by Stephen and Jacky Souders, combining their expertise in IT and education. The platform offers live, interactive courses in areas such as computer science, web development, programming, 3D modeling, game art, virtual reality (VR), robotics, and more.
Students can access both self-paced and live courses, including recorded lessons, to accommodate different learning preferences. The courses are designed to be engaging and fun, while also providing a solid foundation in essential technology concepts like coding, web design, and 3D printing.
The Evolution of Technology in Homeschooling
Boy have times changed! The technology available to homeschoolers today compared to a decade or two ago is astounding. But this explosion of tech also leaves parents confused at how and what to use when educating their own kids – because we just didn’t have this available to us back in our formative years.
In this chat with Stephen Souders, we discuss an overview of tech usage in homeschooling and whether or not families are making the most of available tools. Stephen will address common mistakes or misconceptions about tech education in homeschool settings.
Introducing Tech to Younger Learners
Since I know that introducing tech to younger learners is a hot topic in the homeschool and broader parenting world, I asked Stephen to discuss the age-appropriateness of tech in homeschooling. He has a great perspective on this that I think will clarify this issue.
Some of the programs and courses offered by MyTek Lab are geared toward that younger learning set, so if this is something you’re interested in, listen to the episode to learn more.
Popular Tech Topics and Essential Skills for Homeschoolers
MyTek Lab offers courses in all of the popular tech subjects like coding, robotics, AI, and digital design.
These essential tech skills will help prepare our students for a digital future and build marketable skills such as adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving.
But, Stephen warns parents not to fall into the trap of just letting their kids learn their favorite (or the trendiest) new tech topic in isolation. Instead, he explains the value of a comprehensive course.
The Value of Comprehensive Learning in Tech
Many times your learner will only want to study a particular tech topic, but in this conversation, Stephen emphasizes why he should take a comprehensive course instead and then branch out into other tech topics. Your students build a more well-rounded understanding this way rather than narrowly focusing on one tech topic. Plus, as you’ll hear in this interview, skills from different tech areas interconnect.
MyTek Lab’s Unique and Flexible Approach
The MyTek Lab platform accommodates different learning paces, especially for homeschoolers. There are options for peer and instructor interactions, even within a self-paced platform.
Students can ask questions and get feedback on their projects. And parents don’t need to be able to navigate the students through the courses! It’s friendly for non-tech-savvy parents.
Getting Started with MyTek Lab
In this interview, I learned that users can set up a free account and start using resources. So definitely explore the platform and check it out.
Here are some of the great courses that are currently on the site:
If you want to learn more about MyTek Lab, you can connect with them on their social channels.
Listen to Episode 286
In this episode, we talk with Stephen Souders, founder of MyTek Lab, an online platform designed to teach tech skills to homeschoolers. He shares the story behind MyTek Lab, how it provides flexible, fun courses in coding, robotics, and more, and offer advice to parents new to tech education. Discover how MyTek Lab equips students with the essential skills needed in today’s tech-driven world!
