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CES through the eyes of an expert
Last month we talked in this blog about the Consumer Electronics Show and why we as parents and educators should care about it. This month we wanted to take a look at what was presented at the show. Our resident Children’s Technology expert Dr. Warren Buckleitner of the Children’s Technology thought were ‘pretty cool’. Included Read more…
Why does the Consumer Electronics Show Matter?
This week the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will be happening in Las Vegas. This Expo is held each year and is sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association, which touts itself as an organization “which provides the ultimate platform for technology leaders to connect, collaborate, and propel consumer technology forward.” The show itself will host more Read more…
Video Games Can Help Kids Too!!
Life Lessons Parents often focus on the potential dangers and negative rumors about kids playing video games. But the truth is, the right video games can teach kids powerful life lessons which they can apply in their school and social experiences. According to Parents author, Cheryl Olson, Ps.D., “Video games can help parents choose appropriate leisure-time Read more…
Get a Head Start with STEM Programs!
BUILD MATH & SCIENCE SKILLS There are numerous benefits to introducing Engineering to elementary school students. Children are fascinated with building towers and bridges using objects like blocks and spindle toys. Such activities require their curious minds to use math and science skills. Engineering concepts are being applied as they solve how to make their Read more…
Why we should introduce our youngest kids to Computer Science…
Before toddlers can even spell, or sing their A,B,C’s, they are fiddling with Mom and Dad’s cell phones, ipads, and computers. Their genuine interest is there before they even understand what they are playing with. It is interesting and exciting to them because Mom and Dad have it…there are lights, colors and sounds coming from Read more…
This Generation’s Friendly Robots!!
ROBOTS ARE REAL!!! Robots are no longer just Science Fiction. Today, robots may be seen in medicine, schools, corporations, auto-shops, factories, and even restaurants! Robots don’t all look like Rosie the Robot Maid from the Jetsons. They come in many forms, and the amazing Engineering students and graduates help design, program, and build them! How Read more…