Category: Technology Education
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It’s Computer Science Education Week
Every year in Decemember, Code.org organizes a week to celebrate and teach computer science.
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Scratch Programming with Custom Sounds
It is easy to add your own custom sounds with scratch programming. You can quickly record your own voice. Here is a video with a demonstration.
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Scratch Challenge 4 – Cannon Blast
We are going back to Challenge 4, because somehow I skipped over #4. I maybe need some work on counting. This week’s challenge is all about shooting an object through the air in order to hit a target. Here are the three criteria: Cannon must be able to move up and down A flying cannonball…
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Scratch Challenge 5 – Dance Off Solution
Here are videos with tips and hints to complete the Scratch Challenge 5 – Dance Off. Adding Sounds Adding Music Notes Adding Custom Sound Here is a complete solution to try, Dance Off.
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A Computer Science Ted Talk for Everyone (even homeschoolers)
Computer Science is for Everyone (from 2014) Hadi Partovi begins with a story of his childhood in Iran. Then he goes on to discuss the importance of teaching computer science. Finally, he finishes with the surprising and rapid spread of computer science courses in public schools. Because public schools do it, is not a reason…
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Create – Make Summer the Time to Start
Summer is a time of fun and relaxation. Typically the pace of life slows down a bit and free time increases. The summer months present enough time to accomplish a number of tasks. Here is a list of tasks that take more than 1 hour, but can easily be accomplished over a summer vacation. Build…
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Multi-level Clicker Game with Scratch Programming
Expand on the previous video by creating a multi-level clicker game. For more videos like this, please subscribe to the The Dr. GooF Crew YouTube channel.
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Scratch Programming – Create a Clicker Game
Learn to create your own clicker game. For more videos like this, please subscribe to the The Dr. GooF Crew YouTube channel.
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Technology: 4 Reasons to add it to Your Homeschool Curriculum
Technology and computer science are not typically considered part of a homeschool or any learning curriculum. Here are a few reasons to consider teaching it as part of your homeschool curriculum, even at an early age. It’s Fun Giggles, smiles, engagement, and more are what you can expect if your young children begin learning to…