Amanda Dodge, Author at Ozobot

There’s an App for That? Merging Technology and Mental Health

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / January 18, 2018 January 18, 2018

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing film, construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. If you scrape your knee …

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How to Bring STEAM into Your Community: 10 Organizations Paving the Way

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / January 16, 2018 January 16, 2018

It’s a new year and parents everywhere are reflecting on 2017 and looking ahead. Many of them are wondering if their children have the best educational resources and options available. They’re looking into STEAM-specific schools or evaluating school systems based on their science and technology resources. However, not all school districts across the country have …

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Taking Tech Outside: 4 Fun Ways Families Can Plug into Nature

By Amanda Dodge / Parenting / January 11, 2018 January 11, 2018

Some parents feel like they’re in a constant battle to pull their kids away from technology and into nature. They want their kids to explore the world around them without distractions from games, texts, and social apps. However, technology doesn’t have to be the enemy of the outdoors. It’s possible to use smartphones and other …

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How Technology Continues to Revolutionize the Film Industry

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / January 4, 2018 January 4, 2018

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. Just watch an old movie …

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Take Note: 14 Annual STEAM Events for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / January 2, 2018 January 2, 2018

There’s always something around the corner for parents and teachers who want to engage their kids in STEAM learning! Throughout the year, learning institutions celebrate various holidays with events, competitions, and celebrations, but these aren’t your normal holidays. From Pi Day to National Robotics Week, check out these 14 holidays that you can use to …

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How Technology is Changing the Face of the Construction Industry

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / December 27, 2017 December 27, 2017

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. The past few decades have …

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Robots in the World: Underwater Bots Advancing Marine Research

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / December 19, 2017 December 19, 2017

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. We’ve already looked at how humans are collaborating with robots to make hospital visits safer and less scary. The ocean is a great place to start learning about the development of robotic technology. …

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Robots in the World: How They’re Helping Humans Improve Hospitals

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / December 14, 2017 December 14, 2017

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. Stay tuned to see how humans are collaborating with robots to enhance everything from marine research to mathematics. When you think about hospitals, do you worry about needles, blood, and scary machines? What …

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An astronaut in space, with Earth in the background

Have an Astronaut Tell Your Kids a Bedtime Story

By Amanda Dodge / STEAM / December 7, 2017 December 7, 2017

Space travel has captivated children for generations, from kids watching the moon landing in 1969 to young girls learning about Sally Ride in 1983. This generation is no different. However, instead of hearing stories about people in space from reporters here on Earth, this generation has a chance to communicate with astronauts directly as they …

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Father and daughter learning to code on a laptop

25 Games, Apps, and Tools For Kids and Parents to Learn Programming

By Amanda Dodge / Parenting / December 5, 2017 December 5, 2017

Today’s kids are growing up in a world of video games, apps, and digital tools. This can leave some parents confused when trying to relate to their children regarding anything tech. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools for families who want to code together and make their own apps and games. If your child is …

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Amanda Dodge

There’s an App for That? Merging Technology and Mental Health

How to Bring STEAM into Your Community: 10 Organizations Paving the Way

Taking Tech Outside: 4 Fun Ways Families Can Plug into Nature

How Technology Continues to Revolutionize the Film Industry

Take Note: 14 Annual STEAM Events for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

How Technology is Changing the Face of the Construction Industry

Robots in the World: Underwater Bots Advancing Marine Research

Robots in the World: How They’re Helping Humans Improve Hospitals

Have an Astronaut Tell Your Kids a Bedtime Story

25 Games, Apps, and Tools For Kids and Parents to Learn Programming

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