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Posts Tagged ‘learning’

Nerdy Baby: In App Form

Nerdy Baby: In App Form

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 6:15

Last week, I pointed readers to the delight that is science for toddlers. It is called Nerdy Baby. It is the brainchild of Tiffany Ard. It is exactly what geek lets need to wrap their young minds around Pi, physics and elementary chemistry. Well, I’ve since been contacted by someone ...

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Motion Math: Helping Drive iPad and Education Research

Motion Math: Helping Drive iPad and Education Research

Monday, December 12, 2011 6:30

Over at Motion Math Games, a developer GeekDad has long admired for bringing math to kinesthetic learners, they have put their app where more apps should be – under the researcher’s microscope. They invested their own funds and partnered with the GamesDesk Institute to have a look at the real ...

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VTech’s InnoTab Learning Tablet is a Touching Gift

VTech’s InnoTab Learning Tablet is a Touching Gift

Sunday, December 11, 2011 17:14

We’re a touchscreen family. My wife and I have smartphones, the oldest boy has an iPod Touch, and the youngest has… okay, three out of four isn’t bad. Unless you’re the fourth. Luckily for our fourth, VTech came to the rescue with their new InnoTab. Now we’re four for four. ...

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Blog Pop Christmas Wishes ( #bpopcw) @ClickNKIDS Offers World’s Most Advanced Phonics and Spelling Programs #Giveaway #Win

Blog Pop Christmas Wishes ( #bpopcw) @ClickNKIDS Offers World’s Most Advanced Phonics and Spelling Programs #Giveaway #Win

Sunday, November 6, 2011 2:00

The World's Best Beginning Reading And Spelling Programs Money Can Buy! Simulates a live classroom with guided instruction by nationally recognized education professor Complete Pre-K to 5th grade learn to read and spelling curriculums built into easy to use products Guaranteed to work for beginning, struggling and learning disabled children, teenagers and adults Easily ...

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Uncle Milton ( @unclemiltontoys ) #Toys Bring Science Alive for All Ages

Uncle Milton ( @unclemiltontoys ) #Toys Bring Science Alive for All Ages

Saturday, October 29, 2011 12:24

Founded in 1946, Uncle Milton creates, produces and markets proprietary and licensed toys that have outstanding play value and maximum kid-appeal. Since its introduction in 1956, the Ant Farm® brand ant habitat has grown to become a universally recognized icon of American pop culture. Building on the quality and innovation ...

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Rocking Out With Rocksmith — Bring Your Own Guitar (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

Rocking Out With Rocksmith — Bring Your Own Guitar (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:00

I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not that great a guitar player. Sure, I felt like some sort of demi-god playing the plastic button slapping guitars of Guitar Hero and Rock Band but in the back of my head I knew that playing a plastic guitar did not make ...

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Student Makes QR Code With Lego Bricks

Student Makes QR Code With Lego Bricks

Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:15

QR codes are a technology that has never seemed to really capture the imagination of the general public. However, as mobile devices increase their pervasive presence in the classroom, more and more teachers are discovering the playful and engaging potential of QR codes. Students can very easily create their own ...

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Rocking Out With Rocksmith (Bring Your Own Guitar)

Rocking Out With Rocksmith (Bring Your Own Guitar)

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:00

I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not that great a guitar player. Sure, I felt like some sort of demi-god playing the plastic button slapping guitars of Guitar Hero and Rock Band but in the back of my head I knew that playing a plastic guitar did not make ...

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In Defense of Boys

In Defense of Boys

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 15:04

The opinions contained below are mine, and not necessarily those of DadCentric. But they might be. Pardon me a rant... We've been so obsessed with empowering our girls, rightfully so, that we've allowed society to de-power our boys. I'm not...

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Bobo Explores Light Will Illuminate Your iPad Learning

Bobo Explores Light Will Illuminate Your iPad Learning

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 7:30

Say hello to Bobo, your kid’s new best friend! Well, maybe not quite, but he is the star of a new iPad app out now from developers GameCollage, which they’ll definitely love. Bobo is a cute little robot who is both your guide and fellow adventurer as you explore various ...

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