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Free curriculum resources for the classroom. Links to ecards, sound libraries, online collages & word art, and other useful sites.

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Discover the Amazing Benefits of Project Based Learning on DQ

The TechnoKids Computing Curriculum applies a project based approach to learning. What does that mean? According to PBL Works, project based learning, or PBL for short, is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects. At TechnoKids we believe that kids learn by doing. Recently, the TechnoKids […]

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Free Sound Libraries for School Technology Projects

Do your students want to add their own unique stamp to their technology creations? Likely, the answer is yes and sound is one easy and fun way to add spark and pizzazz to programming, presentation, or animation projects. Free sound libraries are great resources for finding legal, royalty free clips. And almost all free sound

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Webopedia a Helpful Resource for Educators

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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Think Green, Teach Green – Earth Day 2020

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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Sound Libraries Continued, Two More Free Resources

November 2022 Update: There is a newer, updated list of sound libraries here: Free Sound Libraries for School Technology Projects In a previous article, I listed 8 great free sound resources that students can use to download fun and engaging sounds to add to their stories, presentations, or other digital creations. Fortunately, there are new sound

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Free Holiday Ecards for Kids, Promote Digital Literacy

Are you interested in free holiday ecards for kids? Take a look at Greetings Island. It has a collection of greeting cards and invitations that can be downloaded, printed, or sent online. Have your children or students send electronic greeting cards to friends, family, or classmates. Ecards are a great way to let someone know

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8 Free Sound Libraries for Schools

November 2022 Update: There is a newer, updated list of sound libraries here: Free Sound Libraries for School Technology Projects Looking for music or sound effects to enhance a digital project? Here are some sites offering free downloads that are legal for use in any educational, non-commercial application.Caution: Some sound collections may contain sounds inappropriate for

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