Kids' Tech Korner

07/24/2019

We have some classes starting through the Town of Cary Parks And Recreation at the Hive starting soon. We hope to begin to offer more programs through the town of Cary going forward. Check their Fall 2019 program guide for more info (page 127):

The Town offers a diverse array of programs and classes for all ages. Find a class by browsing the guides below, viewing programs by category, or by picking up a printed copy at any Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Staffed Facility. You may also browse and register for classes online. Call (9...

07/11/2019

Hopefully NC will get on the bandwagon soon.

These 32 states passed new laws or initiatives to support K-12 computer science (CS) since January of this year.

06/22/2019

It's often hard to plug in a USB device on the first try. Ajay Bhatt, the chief inventor of the USB, agrees the design is annoying but says there was a good reason for it.

06/16/2019

We love using this robot in our classes and the kids love it too!!

06/16/2019

An exciting new robot from Fisher Price--we plan on adding to our classes once it is released this Fall.

Kids get kindergarten ready with Kinderbot – an interactive and “programmable” robot that teaches coding and engineering...

06/12/2019

One of our coding robots that we use in our classes.

Cubetto - the brilliant new hands on coding toy for children as young as 3 from Primo Toys http://www.primotoys.com/

03/06/2019

How do we close the gender gap in tech? If you didn't catch this segment on 60 Minutes on Sunday, you can watch the full clip here ⬇️

Despite efforts from companies and universities, the number of women majoring in computer science is declining. A non-profit is trying to change that by offering coding lessons to girls as early as kindergarten. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.

02/12/2019

https://www.facebook.com/10643211755/posts/10157720073731756/

In a recent survey, 1 in 5 parents thought that using a household spoon was OK for measuring their child's medicine. It's not. Here's how to help little kids without overdosing them.

12/06/2018

From Children's Technology Review and we couldn't agree more and why we are so selective with apps and mobile devices in our classes.

"This is the year of Fred Rogers (two movies, a biography and a U.S. postage stamp) for good reason. Beneath the quiet demeanor was a fearless advocate for quality and ethics for children’s media. In this age of data harvesting, pop-up ads and In App Purchases, the KAPi jurors recognize that every media producer needs to put a little of Fred Rogers’ philosophy into every project -- and to honor the individual child and to take care of every child as if he or she was your own. The 2019 KAPi Jurors voted unanimously for Mr. Rogers to receive this year’s award. He’s no longer with us, but his message of universal acceptance of every child still resonates."

09/25/2018

Critical thinking is a vital life skill.