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Why Every Child Should Learn to Code, Even if They Don’t Plan to Be a Software Engineer

A.J. O’Connell September 19, 2019

An interview with Dr. Oren Zuckerman, chief academic advisor for Tekkie Uni A young girl uses a sensor and a simple app she’s coded to make sure her little brother stays out of her room when she’s not home. A[...]

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What Does School Look Like Without Tests? Tekkie Uni.

A.J. O’Connell October 2, 2019

Homework and tests — no one really enjoys either. Kids avoid studying in their own time, parents dread having to nag their kids about it and teachers aren’t thrilled about grading. But homework and tests are a[...]

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‘Girls Can’t Code’

A.J. O’Connell September 19, 2019

How Tekkie Uni is Working to Close the STEM Gender Gap Girls can’t code. Programming is for boys. Girls just aren’t interested in technology. The above statements are obviously false. Girls can do anything boys[...]

Scratch Programming for Kids

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How Can You Help Your Kids Love Math?

A.J. O’Connell March 4, 2021

When it’s time to do their math homework, how do your kids react? Do they tell you it’s boring? Do they say things like, “ Why? I’m[...]

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Do You Know the Women Who Made Computing...

A.J. O’Connell February 28, 2021

There’s a gender gap in technology, and it’s getting worse. According to Girls Who Code, in 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women.[...]

Education

Who Was Alan Turing and Why Does Your Kid...

A.J. O’Connell February 23, 2021

In 1939, the second World War had just broken out. The Germans were using a machine called the Enigma machine to encrypt messages. After the[...]

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3 Montessori activities to do with your kids...

Arie Elbelman R. February 20, 2021

Finding new ways for our children to become smarter, more independent, and more engaged self-learners is something that most parents do. In a[...]

Education

Quick history of animation: How can your...

Arie Elbelman R. February 14, 2021

The progress of the industry of animation is simply amazing. It is breathtaking to see the impressive things animators can do nowadays, thanks[...]

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4 fun games for your kids to practice their...

Arie Elbelman R. February 7, 2021

Nurturing our children with abilities and skills that will assist them in reaching their maximum potential is a must for many parents around the[...]

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5 tips and tricks for
YouTuber kids

Arie Elbelman R. February 1, 2021

Fame is just around the corner. Your kids love watching YouTube videos to learn more about different aspects of life. What used to be the[...]

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How to help your kid decide on a career path...

Arie Elbelman R. January 27, 2021

Helping your children decide on a career path for their future is a challenge most parents have to go through at some point in their lives. For[...]

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DIY toys to build with your children

Arie Elbelman R. January 17, 2021

All kids love toys. All kids love playing with different kinds, even if when they’re young they prefer the boxes over the expensive toys we[...]