Educators’ concern and interest in artificial intelligence led TechnoKids to create TechnoChatbot AI. This is a technology project in which students become chatbot developers. They use different programming apps to create a variety of unique and useful virtual assistants. An extension activity in the project explores the history of chatbots. The purpose of the assignment […]
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Can beginners learn basic coding and design games for their friends? Yes! TechnoKids has a cool program called TechnoRace to teach game design for kids in grades 3 to 6. This project develops programming skills and builds confidence in coding. Also, it shows students how to use Scratch, an easy tool for beginners, to make
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Environmental literacy is an essential social studies topic. And middle school is the ideal time to nurture eco-awareness. By teaching complex issues such as global warming and pollution at this age, we can empower students to shape their perspectives, make wise choices, and develop good habits. In the TechnoEarth project, students create and exercise the
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At TechnoKids, we are currently working on an exciting new project: TechnoChatbot AI. Students will use it to become chatbot developers, creating their own unique chatbot assistants to perform common, real world tasks. Using Scratch and free, open-source software called Bot Libre, they build a variety of conversational chatbots. In this project, students use these
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The rule of thirds is a guideline for aligning a subject in a frame using a grid with nine equal parts. Instead of placing a subject in the center, this rule aligns the subject along a gridline. Important elements are placed close to where the lines intersect on the grid. This is done to create
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At TechnoKids, we have been focused recently on DQ or Digital Intelligence. Part of DQ is digital literacy, which includes information and media literacy. In the newly released project TechnoAd, students build these skills as they play the role of digital marketers. They create a marketing campaign with a unique video ad. But first they
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Creative Commons is a licensing system that identifies how content, such as music or images, can be legally used by others for free. It is a simple way to determine if an online file, made by someone else, can be included in a publication, video, or other project. A Creative Commons license informs others about
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Blender has tools on the Preview Toolbar that make video editing simple. With them you can easily move, rotate, or scale objects on the canvas. This lets beginners create high-quality advertisements, public service announcements, or demonstrations. To start you need to open the Blender program. Next, from the File menu, select New. Then, click Video
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Are you new to the Blender video editing window? Blender is an open-source software used to edit videos, animate objects, and create 3D models. It is free to download and install on Windows and macOS devices, making it ideal for schools interested in teaching video production. Video editing software is often taught to Film Studies
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Media literacy skills are the competencies needed to critically analyze and evaluate online content. Our students are a generation of young people who are enveloped with media content daily. As it is such a substantial part of their lives, their media exposure has a considerable effect. Developing media awareness is an essential skill for both
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