The rule of thirds is a guideline for aligning a subject in a frame using a grid with nine equal parts. Instead of placing a subject in the center, this rule aligns the subject along a gridline. Important elements are placed close to where the lines intersect on the grid. This is done to create …
At TechnoKids, we have been focused recently on DQ or Digital Intelligence. Part of DQ is digital literacy, which includes information and media literacy. In the newly released project TechnoAd, students build these skills as they play the role of digital marketers. They create a marketing campaign with a unique video ad. But first they …
TechnoKids recently released TechnoAd, in which students became digital marketers. In this project, high school students develop media literacy and video production skills as they plan, film, and edit footage to produce a video ad. To start, we wanted to create awareness of how much media exposure they experience. Here is an extract from an …
There was a time when IQ was considered the sole gauge of success. Then Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, with an emphasis on empathy and social skills, was acknowledged as an additional and necessary component of intelligence. And now DQ, digital intelligence, has been added as an essential skill for success in an increasingly digital world. …
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Attention middle and high school educators! TechnoKids’ most recent release is TechnoAd. This project teaches media literacy and video production skills with a fun, digital marketing challenge. Students critically examine commercials and the techniques used by advertisers. Then they apply this knowledge to plan, film, edit, and create their own video ads to promote a …
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Here at TechnoKids we have an exciting announcement. We have just submitted an application for accreditation to DQ Institute Global Standards for Digital Intelligence. DQ Institute sets standards for digital literacy, skills, and readiness. Their DQ Framework was compiled by combining the criteria set by over twenty other standards and best practices collections. They include …
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What is digital resilience? Why is it important? And how can teachers help students to develop digital resiliency? Working in an online environment brings enormous opportunities to students. But the digital world also involves risks. As educators, we want to empower our students to become responsible digital citizens. In addition, they also need a toolkit …
Teaching students about drones can be done even if you do not have an actual aircraft to fly. Many school districts are providing drones for teachers to use as an educational tool. But what if you are not that fortunate? Or what if your students need activities to do while they await their designated flight …
Do your students want to make a truly one-of-a-kind Scratch project? Or are they having trouble finding just the right main character or object in the Sprite Library? One option is to use the Paint Editor tools to create your own. But if you are in a hurry, or lack artistic skills like me, you …
Games should be fun and just the right level of challenge. They shouldn’t be too easy, so that the player finishes quickly and has no incentive to play again. And games should not be too hard. Then the player may give up and abandon play. One way to inspire and motivate players is to script …
