April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. On the first Earth Day in 1970, 20 million people in the United States demonstrated for a healthy, sustainable environment. They brought awareness to the extinction of wildlife, destruction caused by pollution, and loss of wilderness. In 1990, Earth Day became a global event with […]
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The Internet has many online resources teachers can access to gain help with creating a Class Notebook using OneNote. A quick Google Search will generate a list of sites. However, often they contain outdated information. New things are happening all the time with OneNote Class Notebook. For this reason, it is best to get current
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Want to learn how to make a pictograph with Google Slides? Keep reading! This blog post explains how to use the drawing tools in Google Slides to transform a slide into a pictograph. What Is a Pictograph? A pictograph is a graph that is made from pictures. Each image represents a value. It could be
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Learn how to transform a TechnoKids Project into a OneNote Class Notebook. A Class Notebook is a blend between a digital file cabinet and a binder. It organizes course materials such as assignments, templates, samples, and quizzes into a OneNote publication. A OneNote Class Notebook is an ideal way to distribute TechnoKids project assignments and
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Explicitly teaching Python debugging strategies provides students with a toolkit of techniques. The same debugging strategy cannot be applied to every problem. Provide students with a multitude of strategies and explain when they are most effective. This will enable programmers to thoughtfully debug their programs using a toolkit full of techniques. 10 Python Debugging Strategies
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Teach debugging strategies to beginners. This will enhance the learning experience. The instruction should be evident and apparent to the students. Instead of hoping that young programmers will discover techniques, guide them through proven methods to find and fix errors. 10 Reasons to Teach Debugging Strategies There are many benefits to deliberately teaching debugging strategies
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At TechnoKids, we’re excited to announce our latest technology project with engaging environmental lessons, TechnoEarth. This unique curriculum unit transforms students into environmental stewards. They use Google Sites to design an interactive infographic. It raises awareness about an important issue of their choosing. Middle and high school students will find the environmental project highly engaging.
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Great news! TechnoKids Inc. just launched a new digital library called TechnoHub. It organizes all your TechnoKids projects onto online bookshelves. No need to back up your files.
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Young programmers need to understand the purpose of Python variables. In a program, variables store values that can change. They are very powerful. They can be used to count, create lists, store user input, report information, personalize the user experience, trigger an action, calculate amounts, and more! One of the best ways to learn about
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Variables in Python are used by programmers to store values. These values complete a task within a program. In game design variables can track scores, count the number of turns, or store player answers. However, they have many other uses. When teaching coding to kids, it is important that the purpose of a variable is
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