Kids Code & Computer Science

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

https://twinery.org/

Harlowe Online Guide

https://twine2.neocities.org/

Pixabay

https://pixabay.com/

SoundBible

https://soundbible.com/

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

https://openai.com/DALL-E-2/

DALL-E Mini by Craiyon

https://huggingface.co/spaces/dalle-mini/dalle-mini

DALL-E Open AI Image Generator

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/openai-image-generator-DALL-E-now-available-without-waitlist/

Craiyon

https://www.craiyon.com/

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

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/what-is-dall-e-how-it-works-and-how-the-system-generates-ai-art
https://thispersondoesnotexist.com/

Together is Better

What is Mutual Aid?

https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/blog/mutual-aid

Mutual Aid 101

https://gdoc.pub/doc/e/2PACX-1vRMxV09kdojzMdyOfapJUOB6Ko2_1iAfIm8ELeIgma21wIt5HoTqP1QXadF01eZc0ySrPW6VtU_veyp

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

https://assets.website-files.com/5c469df2395cd53c3d913b2d/611027b939e8294df9d9c233_NFSN_MutualAid.pdf

CS Gains Ground in Africa

Code For Change

https://codeforchange.org.za/

Kenya

https://www.dignited.com/98242/kenya-becomes-the-first-african-country-to-teach-coding-as-a-subject-in-schools/

Rwanda Creativity Lab

http://creativity.rw/

Rwanda Giga

https://www.primeugandasafaris.com/blog/the-rwanda-education-board.html

ThinkYoung

https://aviationbusinessjournal.aero/headlines/thinkyoung-and-boeing-land-in-rwanda-to-empower-youth-through-stem-education/

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

https://iipgh.org/the-coding-caravan-ghana-chamber-of-telecoms-collaborates-with-iipgh-to-promote-coding-in-schools-and-communities/

Computer Science Education in Africa

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2020/01/27/computer-science-can-help-africans-develop-skills-of-the-future/

Teencoders

https://www.teencoders.com.ng/

High Tech Digs

Remote Sensing Definition

https://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Remote_sensing

Space Archeologist Sarah Parcak

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/space-archaeologist-sarah-parcak-winner-smithsonians-history-ingenuity-award-180961120/

The Neyman-Scotts Process and the Qubbas

https://www.zmescience.com/science/thousands-of-islamic-tombs-arranged-like-stars-in-a-galaxy-found-in-sudan/

Deep Dive on the use of Satellites in Archeology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U19LhQOP5To&ab_channel=SciShow

The Global Xlorer Digital Platform

https://www.globalxplorer.org

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

https://heathkit.com

Heathkit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathkit

IEEE Engineering Milestones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_electrical_and_electronic_engineering#List_of_IEEE_Milestones

Algae Burger With Extra Slime

Green Sludge that Could Transform our Diets

https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/follow-the-food/the-green-sludge-that-could-transform-our-diets.html

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

https://facty.com/lifestyle/wellness/health-benefits-of-algae/?style=quick&utm_source=adwords&adid=451174601232&ad_group_id=68028534192&utm_medium=c-search&utm_term=algae&utm_campaign=FH-USA-Search-Health-Benefits-of-Algae-Desktop&gclid=CjwKCAjwh4ObBhAzEiwAHzZYU6BADjXfDX_KoegRBiI-DU7oV9O2sWl7bofnPLtz8qH70BkOxZNb-RoCCXsQAvD_BwE

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

https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/8-uses-qr-codes-measurable-marketing-campaign/

Forty Innovative Uses of QR codes

https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/8-uses-qr-codes-measurable-marketing-campaign/

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

https://learn.g2.com/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

https://smapi.io/

How to Install SMAPI and Mods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCqk2ejC_Hs

Launch SMAPI Using Steam for Stardew Valley

https://shockbyte.com/billing/knowledgebase/719/How-to-Launch-SMAPI-Using-Steam-for-Stardew-Valley.html

Get Started with OpenSCAD 3D

OpenSCAD

https://openscad.org/

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

https://tic80.com/

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

https://steemit.com/programming/@crypticwyrm/tic-80-learn-to-program-games-using-javascript-or-lua-on-a-fantasy-computer-simulating-old-school-game-programming

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

https://fennel-lang.org/

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

https://www.lua.org/

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIntcNdChDU