Our students are avid consumers. They shop at the mall and online, and they influence family purchases. Inspire them to think beyond the price tag. The following activity encourages reflection and discussion about the impact on people and the environment created by the things we buy. Build Consumer Awareness When you are shopping, it is […]
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Are you going to TCEA in Austin? Stop by Learning Services/Software MacKiev booth 1635 for a FREE TechnoKids Project. View new TechnoKids projects, watch a demonstration of software from Software MacKiev, or check out the latest education products from Learning Services. Hope to see you! February 3-5 in the exhibit hall.
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Blogging is a unique form of writing that presents students with new challenges. Taking advantage of students’ keen interest in technology and combining it with language arts curriculum objectives allows teachers to use one project to create productive as well as highly motivating lessons. Students as Consumers of Information Traditional classroom writing assignments have students
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Teach Your Students to Become Perceptive Researchers One of my previous blogs recognized the complexity of teaching students foundational research skills. As educators, we struggle with teaching all of the steps of the inquiry process as well as keeping the students engaged in learning these essential skills. TechnoResearch is a new Google Apps for Education
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Although young people today are savvy Internet users, often their skills are restricted to social media and video and photo sharing sites. Their research skills may be limited to a Google search and clicking on one of the first sites that appear. Now, more than ever, a wealth of information is instantly available to students
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Create an online animated flip book. FlipSnack is a site that animates the pages of a document. Using any pdf file, you can generate a fun, interactive version of a story, journal, or any piece of writing that your students have created. If you do not have an account, the book will not save. If
There is more than one way to write a formula. In a spreadsheet, there are many ways to write an addition formula. Try them! Which way do you like the best? You have surveyed your friends to find which color of candy they like best. You would like to know the total number of people
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Are you a teacher using Google Apps or Microsoft Office? Are you looking for an engaging and authentic computer project to inspire your students? Just this week, TechnoKids announced the most recent technology project designed for Google Apps for Education and Microsoft Office: TechnoRestaurateur, a unique integrated project that uses Google Sheets, Google Docs, and
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This week TechnoKids released a new, innovative computer project in which students express their passion for a topic. In TechnoNewsletter, students make a fan club newsletter with a series of articles designed for a target audience. They learn how to create a professional-looking publication using Google Docs or Microsoft Office. Integrate Language Arts with Word
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When kids enjoy math and are engaged, they learn skills more effectively. Finding a project where students are both having fun and building proficiency in mathematics is a bonus. The newest release by TechnoKids Inc., TechnoCandy, fits the bill perfectly! In this technology project, elementary and middle school students acquire math skills as they learn
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