Spark creativity with programming lessons that inspire students to develop original programs. You do not want everyone in the class coding the same cookie-cutter scripts. Instead, activities should allow a programmer to express their own ideas. This will make a coding unit more enjoyable and foster an interest in computer science. Moreover, this approach to […]
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Persistence is a soft skill every programmer needs because they cannot give up every time adversity strikes. Soft skills are traits that shape work habits. They influence how a person completes a task, interacts with others, and resolves conflicts. Unlike hard skills, which are technical abilities or knowledge, soft skills can be overlooked in curriculum.
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TechnoKids assignments vary in their structure. The majority of assignments contain step-by-step instructions that explain how to use an application such as Docs or Slides to complete a task. These can be viewed in the browser window. However, some assignments require students to type in answers. For example, questions may accompany the instructions to engage
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Programming lessons and being meticulous go hand and hand. They are the perfect match! This is because a successful programmer needs this soft skill to design high quality programs that work consistently. Since students benefit from learning experiences that connect to the real world, it is important to develop work habits that are valued in
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Looking back over the past year of posts, we checked to see which blogs were the favorites of TechnoKids readers. In 2020, we set our focus on writing practical, informative, and engaging articles. The challenges of this past year were to support teachers in the unexpected and often sudden shift to remote learning. As well,
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You can improve logical thinking with programming activities that engage learners. Being logical is a trademark of programmers and is one of the most valued soft skills they can possess. Unlike hard skills which are technical abilities such as how to write code, soft skills are traits that describe a person’s work habits. They are
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Empower students by designing lessons that combine soft skills with programming. Soft skills are traits that describe a person’s work habits such as curious, logical, meticulous, persistent, creative, team player, and communicator. They include qualities that influence how a person approaches a task, solves problems, interacts with others, and resolves conflicts. Soft skills not only
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November 2022 Update: There is a newer, updated list of sound libraries here: Free Sound Libraries for School Technology Projects For adding pizzazz to a student project, try one of the many new free sound libraries that are available. Previously we posted 8 Free Sound Libraries for Schools as well as Sound Libraries Continued, Two
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When teaching programming to beginners it is important your students understand how to make a flowchart. A flowchart is a diagram that uses shapes, lines, and arrows to sequence steps. It is a visual way of representing the input, output, decisions, and calculations that take place within a program. There are many benefits to including
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Many teachers need web based coding options. This year, teaching and learning is happening in diverse settings using many types of devices. This has made it a challenge to standardize instruction. The solution to any coding, computer science, or web design unit is to use a free web-based coding app or service. TechnoHTML Update Recently
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