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Website reviews for educational, tech skills

20 results
  • Review
    KidsRuby

    Download gives good background on coding, so-so instruction.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Hackety Hack

    Easy programming tool teaches basics, has online sharing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Historypin

    Cool history project empowers teens to connect and share.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    findingDulcinea

    Collection of credible info is a great research tool.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    CNN Student News

    News site for kids has access to adult articles and topics.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    GCFLearnFree.org

    Educational site is packed with practical lessons and info.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Engineer Girl

    Excellent resource for budding engineers.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    CAST UDL Book Builder

    Read, write, share -- there's no wrong way to enjoy a book.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Curiosityville

    Charming site tracks kids' progress in learning games.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Codecademy

    Smart site gives teens hands-on experience with coding.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper

    Vast library of links a boon for kids doing online research.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    NASA's Space Place

    Site shows kids the fun in learning about science and tech.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Jr.

    Animated educational content for kids to explore, for a fee.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    BodiMojo

    Frank and factual information about teen health issues.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2011)
  • Review
    You Are What You Read

    Reading is fun... pass it on!
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Instructables

    Encyclopedia of cool DIY projects, but not all for kids.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2010)
  • Review
    Creating Music

    Play composer with this kid-friendly music site.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Scratch

    This downloadable programming language lets kids create everything from games to greeting cards.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Google Scholar

    Free, comprehensive scholarly search engine is perfect for high-schoolers getting their first taste of research.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2009)
  • Review
    Kerpoof

    Where kids can safely dabble in techno-creativity.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2008)