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Databases are mysterious but critical technology. Heres one simple way to describe them to kids (and adults).
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Luis Carbajosa is a Civil Engineer in Spain who, with his wife, are raising five boys who love technology.
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Learning how to draw is a great way to learn how to pay attention to detail, and learn what to leave out.
For example, once kids have opened the Pythonista app for iPhones and iPads (other options also linked below), his first lesson has the kids type these Python commands:
Interesting stories about computer science, software programming, and technology for the month of August 2014.
People use the Scratch language to create interactive stories, games, and animations. Includes an active community to share projects.
Tim is an award-winning writer and technologist who enjoys teaching tech to non-technical people. He has many years experience with web sites and applications in business, technical, and creative roles. He and his wife have two kids, now teenagers, who are mad about video games.
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The best toy is one that is fun for your child and meets their needs. This article helps with ideas how to choose toys and where to find them.
Perhaps the best approach is one Simon Haughton, a UK primary school ICT manager, has created and refined.
Jenn Choi publishes an online magazine to help parents find toys while also helping to raise her two sons.
Contrary to what you might think, the Python programming language is not too complicated for kids to learn and use effectively.
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Little kids and computer science might appear a odd match. Computer science sounds complex. But there is a curriculum for little kids.
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Contrary to what you might think, the Python programming language is not too complicated for kids to learn and use effectively.
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His approach uses phones and tablet apps as the code writing tool and a small but tightly scripted curriculum to teach the key parts of Python for kids. His short course also offers lots of room for anyone to play with and adapt each lesson.
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