Only 26% of computing professionals are women, which is down from 36% in 1991. Millions of dollars are being spent on closing this gender gap,
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Tag: Parenting
Inspire a Young Animator with Mine-imator
Product: Mine-imator Glows: Fun, free, and easy to use. Grows: PC Only, features are fairly basic. Bottom Line: Mine-imator is a fun, free, and easy
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10 Best Minecraft Servers for Kids and Why
Knowing how to spot kid-friendly Minecraft servers is an important parent superpower to have. Not all Minecraft servers are equal when it comes to providing
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The Secret of Well-Rounded Kids. Playing Games with Friends!
Did you know that kids who play a lot of video games often have better social skills than those who don’t? That they are more
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Three Lessons from My Son on Minecraft and Learning
Why do some kids spend their time killing each other while others engineer epic builds in Minecraft? The educational benefits of Minecraft are celebrated, particularly
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Connected Parenting for a Connected World
Connected Camps was founded on radical but self-evident premise: The Internet and online games are the most powerful tools for learning that humanity has ever
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Kid Club: Connecting Learning & Fun
At Connected Camps, we understand that as a parent you want to support your kid’s interests and connect them with others who share those same
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For Minecraft Moms: Mods, How to Spot Fake Download Links, and more
Mods, Mods, Mods As Minecraft Moms and Dads know, lots of kids are interested in installing Minecraft “mods,” downloadable programs made by other players that change
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Ode To The Minecraft Camp
Guest post by: Mia Zamora, Ph.D. I am blessed to wear two special “hats”. I am simultaneously both an educator and a Mom. And I
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6 Life Skills Kids Can Learn From Minecraft
Humans love to learn by playing. It’s a natural part of growing up and can be a valuable way to learn even into adulthood. Playing
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