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10 Engineering Games and Apps for Kids
According to a recent report, seven of the top 25 jobs in America in 2015 are engineering positions, while several more are tech-related. And according to Bureau of Labor statistics, millions more STEM...
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10 Best Apps for Teens
Today we’re excited to debut a new monthly feature on Learning Liftoff highlighting the most educational and useful apps for families. This month’s collection of apps coincides with our theme for the...
View ArticleWhat Parents Should Know About Messaging Apps: WhatsApp, Kik, and Yik Yak
WhatsApp, Kik, Yik Yak, Viber, Snapchat, Omegle, Oovoo, Whisper. If these names aren’t familiar to you, ask your teenager. Though they’re not as popular with older users, many of these apps are rapidly...
View ArticleApps, Tablets Help Individualize Technology in the Classroom
In a 2014 Learning Liftoff article, Ralf Provant explored ways in which adaptive learning computer programs tailor technology in the classroom to students. Essentially, the computer-driven adaptive...
View Article5 YouTube Educational Channels for Learning Science
As the second-largest search engine on the Internet (after Google), YouTube offers a multitude of learning resources. The video site contains numerous channels about science, which are both...
View ArticleHow to Turn Poor Grades into Academic Victory
We’ve been conditioned to think that poor grades are negative. Students are discouraged when they don’t receive the grade they hoped for. It’s time to change our attitude toward poor grades and instead...
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5 Swimming Pool Games with an Educational Twist
Summer has officially started this week, but I think the heat was ahead of schedule. It is hot, Hot, HOT! What better time to jump in the pool? Swimming in a pool this summer affords kids plenty of...
View Article5 iPhone and Android Apps for Family Game Night
Here at Learning Liftoff, we love games; board games, video games, computer games … We love anything that brings people together, or allows students to learn or think in a different way. So, here are a...
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Minecraft Kids Can Compete in a League of Their Own
If it hasn’t already, the creative building game Minecraft is likely on its way to a theater near you. Minecraft Super League kicked off its first six-week season this week, taking over screens at 88...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Toys and Games for Your Child
We live in an age of ever-increasing complexity that spills over into many aspects of daily life. Countless choices confront us every day, from what clothes to wear and what foods to eat to which...
View ArticleMinecraft: Story Mode Video Review from a Kid’s Perspective
Telltale Games recently released Minecraft: Story Mode, a new adventure game made in collaboration with Minecraft creators, Mojang. It’s an episodic series that takes place inside the Minecraft world....
View ArticleA Look at The New York Times’ Use of Virtual Reality
This past Sunday, I received a free Google Cardboard virtual reality headset with my Sunday delivery of The New York Times. The Times touted it as their first venture into creating a virtual reality...
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How to Participate in the Hour of Code
Everyone from President Barack Obama to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg agrees: Learning the basics of computer programming through coding has become increasingly vital for today’s students. “All of...
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4 iPad Apps to Inspire Budding (or Struggling) Writers
For some children, a love of writing comes naturally. For others, getting them to write is like pulling teeth (in fact, they’d prefer a visit to the dentist than having to write). But one thing all...
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Amazing Minecraft Creations
Minecraft is the wildly popular video game in which players can collect supplies and tools to build just about anything they can imagine. Some players may choose to simply mine for the basic supplies...
View ArticleMicrosoft Announces ‘Minecraft: Education Edition’
Educators have been taking advantage of using Minecraft in the classroom for years now, teaching students everything from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to arts and poetry. This...
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Best Apps for Developing STEM Skills
With so many games and apps out there, it’s hard to tell which ones are worth the download. Here’s a helpful list of games and apps perfect for building STEM skills. Science GazziliScience Kids tackle...
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How to Use ‘Minecraft: Education Edition’ Resources Today
Minecraft is such a popular game that it has already broken 12 world records. The game became successful because it is so much fun to play. With Minecraft’s flexibility, players can use blocks to build...
View ArticleTurn Driving Time into Quality Time with the Kids
Today’s parents are busy and so are their kids. Tight schedules mean a lot of would-be family time is taken up with car rides from one activity to another. However, there’s an upside to this...
View ArticleCelebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival with These 6 Activities for Kids
Spring is in the air as more than 3,000 flowering cherry trees begin to bloom in Washington, D.C. It’s been more than 100 years since Japan gave these trees to the United States as a gift in 1912. Now...
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