Morris, Thomas Howard <br/><br/>
Homeschooling in a digital age: How digital technologies can help children foster a love for (self-directed) lifelong learning 

 -  International Review of Education  2024 
 - 29-50 
<br/><br/> Opting to homeschool children is a growing trend worldwide. However, surprisingly, there is a dearth of research on understanding how digital technologies are used by learners who opt for homeschooling. Thus, in the present study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten homeschoolers in the United States to examine: (1) how digital technologies are being used; (2) why these technologies are being used to support learning; and (3) what digital technologies are being used. Thematic analysis revealed that homeschooled children used a wide array of digital technologies to support their learning. Children's learning projects commonly stemmed from their interaction with the real world, and a good portion of their learning was self-directed. Digital technologies afforded children access to specific materials and enabled them to collaborate with other learners. Perhaps most importantly, the homeschoolers reported a love for (self-directed) lifelong learning. They tended to learn in a self-directed and autonomous manner, and they commonly used digital technologies constructively and productively. 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>1573-0638 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/> Digital Technologies<br/> Homeschooling<br/> Information Literacy<br/> School Choice<br/> Self-Directed Learning<br/>Digital Competence