For educators looking to teach students about technology and software, Webopedia is a helpful resource. Webopedia is an online technology and computer science dictionary. The website’s library of resources covers technology definitions, educational guides, and software reviews. It is accessible to everyone – regardless of technical background. Educators can use the online resource to find […]
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Being able to view windows side by side on a Chromebook makes completing school work simpler. It allows students to see more than one thing at a time. For example, an instruction sheet can be display on the screen at the same time as an application such as Google Docs or Google Slides. Or a
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Do you want to know how to use TechnoKids assignments on an iPad? There are three steps you need to follow. First, you should have a Google Account (if you plan to use Google apps). Second, you need to register with a free PDF annotator service such as Kami to open and type answers into
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Knowing how to be a team player in the workplace is a soft skill that everyone requires. Most jobs require collaboration. However, programming is one of those career paths that places a strong emphasis on the ability to work with others. This sixth article in the soft skills blog series is about designing programming activities
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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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