TechnoKids is now a TIPS Vendor. This is great news if you are a TIPS member, because now you can gain access to exclusive savings on curriculum and education materials. Just in case you didn’t know, TIPS is a purchasing cooperative. It is The Interlocal Purchasing System or TIPS for short. Membership allows K-12 schools […]
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Here’s a fun Google Docs activity: students design their own custom color shades to fill shapes with gradients in Google Docs. Follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to create unique images for reports, stories, newsletters, and more! At the end is a how-to video with a Google Docs tutorial. This free Google Docs lesson
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Discover how to add Word Art into a Google Doc with this free lesson. Instructions in this post, explain how to use a Drawing Canvas to produce eye-catching text. It is fun to customize the colors, border, and typeface to create decorative titles. This how-to article is from the TechnoKids technology project TechnoEditor. This teaching
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As teachers, we want to teach an environmental curriculum unit that inspires students. One of the main goals is to empower them to become responsible stewards of a healthy planet. Stewardship presents real world conservation issues that require students to make connections to their own lives. When environmental education is combined with a creative technology
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Please note that the date for BETT UK has changed to March 23 – 25, 2022 TechnoKids is going to be at Bett ExCel London. It is the world’s largest education show. We hope to see you there! Unquestionably, your safety is a top priority for exhibitors. You can expect the highest protocols to be
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Discover how to have fun with WordArt. WordArt is a graphic object that transforms text into art by applying design elements such as fills, outlines, shadows, and more! It is a terrific way to make a document eye-catching. The decorative special effects draw attention to the text. Microsoft WordArt tools offer a myriad of combinations
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As teachers, we are often amazed by our tech-savvy students. But the ways in which they use their computers and devices are often quite selective – they may be adept at games, online web browsing, and social media, but they might lack key skills such as word processing. Educators must teach these basics explicitly. Students
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Great news! TechnoEditor, an engaging introduction to word processing, has just been released for Microsoft 365 and Google Docs. This project teaches basic yet essential technology skills and is ideal for Grades 4-9 students. Jam-packed with key tools and techniques, it has been a fan favorite with educators in the past. Teachers noticed that it
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Good news – you can delete or reorder assignments in your Google Classroom. Often when you are building a course or preparing for a class you can make a mistake – and then not know how to undo it. It is easy to panic, fearing that your students are going to see the wrong information.
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A source of some confusion when developing a course in Google Classroom is whether to post an Assignment or Material. It is important to distinguish between these two options. Keep reading to understand the differences. In Google Classroom, on the Classwork tab, teachers can schedule posts. These can contain instructions and resources for students participating
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