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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: Time and the Calendar

By TL Editors published 30 December 19

Discover the importance of time and the calendar, and how they each bring order to life.

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SpriteBox Coding Introduces Young Learners to Essential Coding Concepts

By TL Editors published 27 December 19

SpriteBox Coding is a platform-style game (available on iOS and Android) that introduces kids to basic coding logic using both block- and text-based syntax.

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TalkingPoints App Keeps Teachers in Touch With Families in 100+ Languages

By TL Editors last updated 23 December 19

TalkingPoints is a messaging app that allows teachers to communicate in families' home languages via their phones or internet-connected devices.

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Machine Learning for Kids: Amazing Free Teaching Resource for Machine Learning, AI & Coding

By TL Editors published 19 December 19

Machine Learning for Kids offers projects that combine machine learning and artificial intelligence with Scratch and App Inventor.

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Crossword Puzzle Resources for K12 Students

By TL Editors published 16 December 19

Students can test their vocabulary knowledge with these engaging crossword puzzles.

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Code for Life: Free Coding Platform Includes Wealth of Lesson Plans

By TL Editors published 13 December 19

Code for Life is a versatile platform for learning and teaching coding.

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The Price Is Right—How New Technologies Make Projection Tech Cheaper Than Ever

By Sascha Zuger last updated 12 December 19

Technology has come a long way. Not only can schools bank on added usability and functionality with the emergence of these new tools, but they can cash in on the budget-boosting side effects of this latest breed of special effects.

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Root Coding Guides Kids in Robotics Learning

By TL Editors published 11 December 19

Root Coding gets students started with step-by-step tutorials, adding commands and introducing features one at a time.

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Library of Congress: Stringed Instruments

By TL Editors published 9 December 19

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Integrating 1:1 in Active Learning Classrooms

By Tech & Learning Staff last updated 6 December 19

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The 1619 Project: Resources, Opinion and Guidance on Teaching About Slavery

By TL Editors published 6 December 19

The 1619 Project is a collection of articles and supporting materials on slavery and its significance to American history and culture by the New York Times.

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