Unschooling Mom2Mom
The Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast is a quick conversation with Sue Patterson, coach, author, and mother of 3 grown unschoolers. Sue shares inspiration and tips to help you find the unschooling confidence you're looking for!
Even if you’re more of a “homeschooler” than an “unschooler,” these 10 minute(ish) podcasts can help you find more joy in parenting, educating and connecting with your children!
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Unschooling Mom2Mom
Can Video Games Count as High School Credit? | 215
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They're playing all the time - is there anything worthwhile that we can count for homeschooling transcript?
The answer may surprise you.
In this episode, Sue Patterson explores how gaming can support learning in subjects like history, science, math, philosophy, leadership, and communication—and shares real examples of how those experiences can be documented on a transcript.
Many parents worry that gaming is "just entertainment," especially when their teen spends hours immersed in Minecraft, Civilization, Kerbal Space Program, Factorio, Discord communities, or competitive gaming. But when you look beyond the label and focus on what a student is actually learning, a very different picture begins to emerge.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• How to identify academic learning hidden inside gaming interests
• Real examples of transcript-worthy subjects connected to video games
• Why philosophy, ethics, history, science, and math often show up through gaming
• How leadership and communication skills develop in online communities
• Why "video games" isn't a course title—but can lead to many legitimate high school credits
• Tips for translating interest-led learning into transcript language
Whether you're homeschooling, unschooling, or creating a non-traditional high school transcript, this episode will help you recognize learning that may already be happening right in front of you.
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If you've ever wondered how to document gaming, screen time, or interest-led learning on a high school transcript, this episode is for you.
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