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Artificial IntelligenceBlog
How to Use AI to Get Your Kids Off the Couch: 3 Prompts for a Better Weekend
As a technologist and technology professor, I would assume many would expect me to fully embrace AI. So, if I said, “AI has become one of my favorite tools,” it would not surprise you. It may even turn you off ...
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Shape-Shifting Apps: The Tech Mystery Hiding in Plain Sight
Whether you are a student in one of my college technology classes or a regular listener of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, you know I enjoy digging into topics that make you stop and think a little differently about technology. Today’s ...
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Did AI Break the Final Exam? A Classroom Experiment That Rethinks Quizzes and Tests
Artificial intelligence is not slowly entering education. It has already arrived. In classrooms across the country, students are using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to brainstorm, draft, analyze, and refine ideas. Some educators see this as a threat. Others see it ...
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I Finally Shipped the Small Thing
There’s a funny pattern I’ve noticed over the years. Big ideas tend to get a lot of attention.Small, useful ideas tend to get delayed. This week, I finally shipped one of the small ones. If you’ve been around GetMeCoding for ...
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Building Teamwork: The 20 Minute Lego Chicken Challenge
The Lego Chicken Challenge is the perfect STEM exercise. STEM skills are essential for building a career path leading to the emerging job market that will require critical thinking and technology skills. However, don’t look past communication skills acquired in ...
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Coding Toy Idea Book 2026: The Best Coding and STEM Toys for Kids (Without More Screen Time)
The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to spark creativity and curiosity in young minds. Coding toys make learning fun and meaningful by blending play with essential skills like problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity. Whether you’re shopping ...
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7 Ways to Help Your Child Use Tech Without Anxiety (Inspired by The Anxious Generation)
Something isn’t right. Kids today are more anxious, more isolated, and more digitally dependent than ever. And it’s not just a feeling. It’s backed by research. In his powerful book The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt makes a compelling ...
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Password Safety Tips for 2025: Stay Secure This World Password Day
Last Updated: May 1, 2025 Did you know that 81% of hacking-related breaches happen because of weak or stolen passwords? With AI-powered password cracking tools becoming more common, it’s more important than ever to take password safety seriously. This World ...
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How to Teach Kids to Use AI Chatbots Safely & Responsibly
Why AI is the Future (and Why Kids Need to Learn It!) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just something out of a sci-fi movie—it’s everywhere! From voice assistants like Alexa to AI-powered games, kids are already interacting with AI ...
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