Super Scratch Adventure 2.0
TweetLast year, I had the opportunity to review a book by No Starch Press about a computer programming software for kids called SCRATCH. My boys, being the computer junkies and one day hopeful video...
View ArticleCanada Science & Technology Museum
Tweet Ottawa, Ontario houses the Canada Science & Technology Museum – a museum dedicated to exploring Canada’s transformations over the years. From their website: “A visit to the Museum will allow...
View ArticleComputer Science Education Week: An Hour of Code
Tweet December 9th through December 13th is officially “Computer Science Education Week“. The goal? To teach kids that understanding coding and the basics of computer science isn’t just for geeks –...
View ArticleGamifying Your Homeschool
TweetGamification is a buzzword these days – the idea of taking the key features of a video game structure and applying them to non-gaming situations, turning otherwise potentially mundane activities...
View ArticleMedia Smarts
TweetMedia Literacy is an important skill in today’s world. Children are inundated with messages from television, music, video games, movies, and the internet on a daily basis. They need to learn how...
View ArticleTeach Your Kids About …. Computer Safety
TweetThe world our kids live in is digital. As parents, it’s vital we give our children the tools they need to conduct themselves safely online, and to teach them how to protect their technology....
View ArticleEngenious
TweetEngineers are professional people who build, design, create, and problem solve through the application of sciences and maths. They are the people behind the development of cities. Unfortunately,...
View ArticleTeach Your Kids About …. Keyboarding
TweetThese days, computer skills are a must-have for our children. An important skill to learn is how to type quickly and properly. Here are some resources to help make learning keyboarding fun and...
View ArticleThe Impact of Gamified Learning
TweetThere has long been the question of how to keep kids engaged in the classroom, especially in math class where lessons on blackboards often struggle to hit home in the practical minds of kids. With...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Tab S – Tablet Review
TweetI recently got a Samsung Galaxy Tab S from Staples. Since I’ve never had a tablet before, I was super excited to see how it could be used in my every day life to help me be more organized and …...
View ArticleWebucation Free Coding Courses
TweetDoes your child want to learn more about the world of computers and coding? Here’s an opportunity for them to learn for free, thanks to the folks at Webucator. Offering their self-paced courses...
View ArticleRPG Maker
TweetIf your child is a video game enthusiast and you are trying to find a way to expand on that, I encourage you to check out RPGMaker. Taking the classic approach to RPG gaming, this program allows...
View ArticleWindows 8
Tweet To download the app to your Windows 8 equipment, visit the Windows web store. Tweet … Continue reading →
View ArticleGynzy.com
TweetAlthough homeschoolers don’t have interactive whiteboards like the new current phase of technology in the public school classrooms, we can still use our computers to access some of the amazing...
View ArticleVideo Game Review Worksheet
If your kids are anything like mine (aka video game junkies), you might wonder how in the world to use their passion for something good instead of just mindlessness. After much mulling it over, I...
View ArticleMinecraft Story Mode: A Game Review
Bringing the world of Minecraft to life, Telltale’s Minecraft: Story Mode takes the game and turns it into an adventure. Using the iconic cubic graphics and detail that every kid seems to instantly...
View ArticleCreation Crate : A Build It Yourself Tech-in-a-Box Review
Creation Crate is a tech engineering kit in a box. Designed for kids ages 12 and up, the goal of this monthly subscription is to provide the opportunity for students to get hands-on and build...
View ArticleTeach Your Kids About …. Computer Safety
The world our kids live in is digital. As parents, it’s vital we give our children the tools they need to conduct themselves safely online, and to teach them how to protect their technology. Resources...
View ArticleMedia Smarts
Media Literacy is an important skill in today’s world. Children are inundated with messages from television, music, video games, movies, and the internet on a daily basis. They need to learn how to...
View ArticleGamifying Your Homeschool
Gamification is a buzzword these days – the idea of taking the key features of a video game structure and applying them to non-gaming situations, turning otherwise potentially mundane activities into...
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