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Simon Batt

Simon Batt is a UK-based tech enthusiast and all-around geek. His favourite things are cups of tea, cats, and new gadgets, even though they never mix well.

How Did Wi-Fi Get Its Name?

How Did Wi-Fi Get Its Name?

October 2020 / 2 minutes / Beginner / History / Simon Batt

Storing Data in Space

Storing Data in Space

October 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / Tech in Real Life (IRL) / Simon Batt

Eugene Kaspersky

Eugene Kaspersky

October 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / History / People / Simon Batt

Why is Google Called Google?

Why is Google Called Google?

August 1, 2020 / 3 minutes / History / Simon Batt

IoT in the Driver’s Seat

IoT in the Driver’s Seat

August 1, 2020 / 3 minutes / Tech in Real Life (IRL) / Simon Batt

What was the First Computer Virus?

What was the First Computer Virus?

August 1, 2020 / 3 minutes / History / Simon Batt

Smart Start to Summer Fun

Smart Start to Summer Fun

June 1, 2020 / 2 minutes / Notebook / Simon Batt

Windows? Shut the Front Door!

Windows? Shut the Front Door!

June 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / History / Simon Batt

Who’s Muscling in on Your Data?

Who’s Muscling in on Your Data?

June 2020 / 4 minutes / Beginner / Coding Concepts Articles for Kids / Simon Batt

How Antivirus Software Works

How Antivirus Software Works

April 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / Coding Concepts Articles for Kids / Simon Batt

Why Are Computer Mice Called That?

Why Are Computer Mice Called That?

April 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / History / Simon Batt

Internet of Things and Power

Internet of Things and Power

April 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / Electronics Articles for Kids / Simon Batt

Video Game Light Guns

Video Game Light Guns

February 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / History / Simon Batt

What is a Firewall?

What is a Firewall?

February 2020 / 3 minutes / Beginner / Coding Concepts Articles for Kids / Simon Batt

Smart Street Lights

Smart Street Lights

February 2020 / 2 minutes / Beginner / Tech in Real Life (IRL) / Simon Batt

How to Secure a New Computer

How to Secure a New Computer

December 2019 / 2 minutes / Intermediate / Security / Simon Batt

IoT and Schools

IoT and Schools

December 2019 / 2 minutes / Beginner / Notebook / Simon Batt

Bits and Video Game History

Bits and Video Game History

December 2019 / 3 minutes / Beginner / History / Simon Batt

Locks to Lightbulbs (IoT)

Locks to Lightbulbs (IoT)

October 2019 / 3 minutes / Beginner / Coding Concepts Articles for Kids / Simon Batt

Tricky Technicians and Cybersecurity

Tricky Technicians and Cybersecurity

October 2019 / 2 minutes / Beginner / Best Practices / Simon Batt

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I sent two emails a week with links to STEM/STEAM articles, news, and resources for kids, parents, teachers, librarians. My goal was to help educate, inspire, and amuse.

30 STEM Links was the natural evolution of a kids STEM computing magazine that I published for 11 years in print and online. It was called beanz magazine. This website has both the 11 years of magazine content and the one year of email newsletter content.

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beanz Magazine Testimonials

"I love beanz because it's got a lot of coding stuff and I want to try coding as a career. Also, it's got Scratch tips the books won't teach you."

— Lillian in Virginia

"As a former teacher turned homeschooling parent, I LOVE (love, love!) when cross-curricular learning takes place. Each of the projects and ideas included in beanz require a child to employ cross-curricular skills. A child isn't simply coding or creating a Roblox account. Kids are using math, science, art, or critical thinking."

— A Parent