December 2022 Learn More Links
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A collection of the Learnmore links from the December 2022 issue, all in one place, just for you.
Add Styling and Multimedia to Twine Stories
Versions 1 and 2 of The Library Book
https://binkybearbytes.itch.io/
Twine
Harlowe Online Guide
Pixabay
SoundBible
Wix Web Hosting
https://www.wix.com/free/web-hosting
embed.tube Code Generator
https://embed.tube/embed-code-generator/youtube/
How Does DALL-E Work
DALL-E 2
DALL-E Mini by Craiyon
https://huggingface.co/spaces/dalle-mini/dalle-mini
DALL-E Open AI Image Generator
Craiyon
DALL-E Art AI Generator
https://www.npr.org/2022/09/30/1125976146/DALL-E-art-ai-generator-npr
DALL-E
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DALL-E
AI-Generated Picture Wins Art Prize
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html
The Story Behind DALL-E Mini
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxc8FKqQxGM
Ten Best AI Text to Art Tools
https://www.skylinesocial.com/ai-art-generator/
DALL-E
https://openai.com/blog/dall-e/
What is DALL-E and How Does It Work
Together is Better
What is Mutual Aid?
https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/blog/mutual-aid
Mutual Aid 101
Groups Creating Tech for Mutual Aid
https://scienceforthepeople.org/mutual-aid-tech-tools/
Resources for Making a Mutual Aid Network
https://mutualaid.nyc/for-groups-organizers/tech-tools/
Mutual Aid in Schools
https://progressive.org/public-schools-advocate/teachers-mutual-aid-willsevans-210624/
Mutual Aid Set Up PDF
CS Gains Ground in Africa
Code For Change
Kenya
Rwanda Creativity Lab
Rwanda Giga
https://www.primeugandasafaris.com/blog/the-rwanda-education-board.html
ThinkYoung
Code Academy Uganda
https://codeacademyug.org/curriculum/
Code Club Ghana
https://1worldconnected.org/project/africa_digitalskills_gender_youth_codeclubghana/
Coding Education for Ghana
https://iipgh.org/coding-education-for-ghana-program/
Coding Caravan
Computer Science Education in Africa
Teencoders
https://www.teencoders.com.ng/
High Tech Digs
Remote Sensing Definition
https://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Remote_sensing
Space Archeologist Sarah Parcak
The Neyman-Scotts Process and the Qubbas
Deep Dive on the use of Satellites in Archeology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U19LhQOP5To&ab_channel=SciShow
The Global Xlorer Digital Platform
National Geographic Article on Remote Sensing
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/satellite-archaeology
Paleontology and Remote Sensing
https://www.gislounge.com/finding-fossils-remote-sensing/
The Beja People
https://www.atlasofhumanity.org/beja
Space Archaeology: Uncovering the Past
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/blogs/eokids/space-archaeology-uncovering-the-past/
Lasers are driving a revolution in archaeology
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/lasers-lidar-driving-revolution-archaeology
Your Parents Holiday Gifts
Smart Toys
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_toy
Teddy Ruxpin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Ruxpin
Speak and Spell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speak_%26_Spell_(toy)
Erector Set
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erector_Set
Slot Car
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slot_car
Electronic Quarterback
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Quarterback
Handheld Electronic Game
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handheld_electronic_game
Simon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_(game)
Game Watches
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelsonic_Industries#Game_watches
Game Watch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_%26_Watch
Heathkit
Heathkit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathkit
IEEE Engineering Milestones
Algae Burger With Extra Slime
Green Sludge that Could Transform our Diets
Four types of Edible Algae
https://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/algae-health-benefits
Food of the Future
https://ypte.org.uk/factsheets/food-of-the-future/algae
Algae as Human Food
https://www.safefood.net/food-safety/news/algae
10 Algae Health Benefits
Is Algae the Food of the Future?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAdrNQNP8ew
Magic Crop for a Drought-Stricken World
https://grist.org/fix/food-farming/algae-farms-alternative-climate-resilient-protein/
Spirulina Health Benefits
https://www.webmd.com/diet/spirulina-health-benefits
Sea Greens 101
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/sea-greens-types-benefits-where-to-buy-them-and-more/
Good for You Sea Vegetables
https://blog.fitbit.com/sea-greens/
What is algae and should you eat it?
https://nutritionstripped.com/algae-nutrition-health-benefits/
A Simple Guide to Eating Algae
https://gardencollage.com/nourish/farm-to-table/simple-guide-eating-algae/
Nature Gets a QR boost
8 Uses of QR Codes in Marketing
Forty Innovative Uses of QR codes
8 Fun Things to Do With QR Codes
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-really-geeky-but-creative-ways-to-use-qr-codes-at-home/
30 Creative Uses of QR Codes
https://www.qrcode-tiger.com/the-most-creative-uses-of-qr-codes
How to Create a QR Code
https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/29449/how-to-create-a-qr-code-in-4-quick-steps.aspx
Five Ways to Generate QR Codes
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-qr-codes-5-methods/
QR Code Monkey
https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/
QR Code
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code
How Do QR Codes Work?
https://www.qrcode-tiger.com/how-do-qr-codes-work
How to Scan and Make Your Own QR Code
15 Creative Crazy Cool QR Code Designs
https://bitrebels.com/technology/15-creative-crazy-cool-qr-code-designs/
Best QR Code Generators: 2022
https://medium.com/@monikaadarsh/best-qr-code-generators-in-2020-i-tried-all-15-of-them-eb206b859d9
QR Codes for Kids
https://www.kidscanhavefun.com/qr-codes-for-kids.html
QR Codes for Kids
https://www.sciencekiddo.com/qr-codes-kid-technology/
Five Creative Uses for QR Codes
https://www.thetechieteacher.net/2019/11/5-creative-uses-for-qr-codes.html
Auto-code in Stardew Valley
What is Autocoding
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocoding
Stardew Valley
https://www.stardewvalley.net/
Stardew Valley on STEAM
https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/Stardew_Valley
Stardew Valley Wiki?
https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Stardew_Valley_Wiki
Stardew Valley Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot7uXNQskhs
Stardew Valley
https://www.gog.com/en/game/stardew_valley
SMAPI
How to Install SMAPI and Mods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCqk2ejC_Hs
Launch SMAPI Using Steam for Stardew Valley
Get Started with OpenSCAD 3D
OpenSCAD
What is OpenSCAD
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD vs. FreeCAD
https://all3dp.com/2/openscad-vs-freecad-cad-software-compared/
OpenSCAD Beginner Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTCu2hCuqfg
Computer-Aided-Design
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_design
Advantages and Disadvantages of CAD
https://drexel.edu/cci/stories/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-cad/
Six Best Child-Friendly CAD Tools
https://drexel.edu/cci/stories/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-cad/
Computer-Aided-Design Facts for Kids
https://kids.kiddle.co/Computer-aided_design
TIC 80 All-Stars
TIC 80
What is TIC-80?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TIC-80
Ruby, Lua, or Java for TIC 80
https://www.reddit.com/r/tic80/comments/t57kkx/should_i_learn_lua_ruby_or_javascript/
TIC 80: Learn to Program Games
Animated Sprite in TIC 80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eprXV5arv7A
Lua
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lua_(programming_language)
Fennel: A Lisp for Lua
Fennel Programming Language
Fennel
https://github.com/bakpakin/Fennel
Fennel: A Lisp Language for Lua Programming
https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/06/17/fennel-a-lisp-syntax-for-lua-programming/
Learn Lisp
https://opensource.com/article/21/5/learn-lisp
Introduction to Lisp
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introduction-to-lisp/
Lisp Programming Language
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisp_(programming_language)
Lua
Lua Programming Language
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lua_(programming_language)
Lua in 100 Seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUuqBZwwkQw
Difference between Python and Lua
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/difference-between-python-and-lua
Go Rogue with Minecraft Modpack
R.A.D.
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/roguelike-adventures-and-dungeons
Computer-ese
Convert Binary to ASCII
https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/number/binary-to-ascii.html
How hard drives work
https://www.explainthatstuff.com/harddrive.html
Binary Language Explained
https://study.com/learn/lesson/binary-language-explained.html
Binary Code
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_code
Language of computers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6cSiP93nos
English to Binary Translator
https://lingojam.com/EnglishtoBinary
How to Understand Binary Code
https://www.instructables.com/How-to-understand-binary-code/
Number Bases
https://www.purplemath.com/modules/numbbase.htm
Number bases
https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/bases.html
Teaching Binary Code with a Secret Word Challenge
https://beta.scienceinschool.org/article/2021/teaching-binary-code-secret-word-challenge/
Binary Code
https://www.theproblemsite.com/reference/mathematics/codes/binary-code
Weave a Secret Binary Code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3HugLhkfy4
Alan Turing Binary Code on New £50 Note
https://thenextweb.com/news/alan-turing-bill-binary-code
Convert Text to Binary
http://www.unit-conversion.info/texttools/convert-text-to-binary/
Binary Code for “I Love You”
https://copyassignment.com/binary-code-for-i-love-you/
Thinking Like A Computer
Loops, A Fairy Tale
https://kidscodecs.com/loops-a-fairy-tale/
Algorithm Design
https://kidscodecs.com/algorithm-design/
Python For Loops
https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_for_loops.asp
For Loop
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_loop
Nested For Loops
https://runestone.academy/ns/books/published/csawesome/Unit4-Iteration/topic-4-4-nested-loops.html
Looping in Programming Languages
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/scala-loopswhile-do-while-for-nested-loops/
Lessons from the Analog Age
Jacquard Machine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquard_machine
Jacquard Loom, National Museum of Scotland
https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/science-and-technology/jacquard-loom/
How the Jacquard Loom Led to Computer Technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQzpLLhN0fY
Analytical Engine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analytical_Engine
Punch Cards
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/p/punccard.htm
Punch Cards for Data Processing
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/punch-cards/punch-cards-data-processing
Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatoire_national_des_arts_et_m%C3%A9tiers
Tide-Predicting Machine (Old Brass Brains)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide-Predicting_Machine_No._2
AI/ML – On the Brink of Thinking
What is artificial intelligence and how is it used?
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/artificial-intelligence-ai.asp
Machine Learning
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_learning
Types of Machine Learning
https://www.coursera.org/articles/types-of-machine-learning
Machine Learning for Kids
https://machinelearningforkids.co.uk/
Can Computers Think?
https://theapeiron.co.uk/can-computers-think-a62b0a4f41d3
Can Computers Think?
https://theorangeduck.com/page/can-computers-think
Strong AI
https://www.ibm.com/cloud/learn/strong-ai
Strong AI vs. Weak AI
https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/strong-ai-weak-ai
AI vs. Human Intelligence
https://www.upgrad.com/blog/ai-vs-human-intelligence/
Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence
https://www.aretove.com/artificial-intelligence-versus-human-intelligence
Can Computers Think Like Humans?
https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2018/02/05/583321707/can-computers-learn-like-humans
How Computers Can Think for Themselves
Also In The December 2022 Issue

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Meet the point where your love of hiking and technology meet.

Add a robotic helper to your Stardew Valley farm!

You don't need wires and circuits to learn to think like a computer

Learn how kids are falling in love with computer science in Africa

Learn the basics of OpenSCAD 3D in this fun lab

The story of the invention that inspired the first computers.

Spice up your storytelling with these multimedia elements!

Is my favorite robot thinking about me?

No need for a telescope or a night sky for this stary night coding lab!

Move over Krabby Paddy, algae burger is coming through!

AI-generated art can be truly bizarre, but how does it work?

Show off your Minecraft fighting skills with these RAD mods

Learn the deceptively complex language that is binary code

Check out how archeologists are using satellites to help them undercover ancient wonders!

Take a bite out of this story on how technology is being used to help communities come together!

A collection of the Learn more links from the December 2022 issue, all in one place, just for you.

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