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Coding With Dad: A Win On So Many Levels
A note from the author, Mr. Fred: This “Coding With Dad: A Win On So Many Levels” blog post was originally posted almost 5 years ago but continues to prompt many kind words from readers so I have updated it
How to Use a QR Code
I get asked quite frequently about how to use a QR code because it seems super technical. The reality is that it is quite easy but there is something not everyone may realize. Ever since the 2021 Superbowl that made
The Stranger Things Series Returns
The Stranger Things Series return on Netflix. We take a quick look back at Bob Newby our favorite coder.
Download: Storyboard Template
This is your storyboard download page! Wait!! Not sure how you landed here? Read the article about Designing Your Coding Projects: Stroyboards and Pseudo-Code Once your get your email download link, use the template to get your project idea moving
Download: Program Your Sphero BB-8
Your BB-8 Download page! Wait!! Not sure how you landed here? Read the article about programming your BB-8. Once your get your email download link, follow these simple steps to get the tools to connect to your Sphero BB-8 (or
Book Review: Code Girls – The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
Code Girls – The Untold Story of the American Woman Code Breakers of World War II is an excellent retelling of how the United States military broke the secret transmissions of Germany and Japan during the Second World War. Liza
Best Toys To Teach Kids How To Code [2021 Update]
Coding toys!!! Are you looking for toys that teach kids how to code? I love Christmas and the holiday gift giving season!! With that I compiled a great list of toys that teach kids how to code and tinker with
Learn HTML by Using Codepen: A Simple Web Page
Have you wanted to learn the code behind webpages? Codepen is a great tool to learn HTML, CSS, and Javascript which are the foundation of most webpages on the internet today. Let me introduce you to Codepen.io and give you
What happens at college orientation during COVID-19? 5 Things All Parents Should Know
What happens at college orientation during COVID-19 may look different on the surface but there are things all parents should know. For Over twenty two years I have been behind the scenes in the college education process as a teacher,
