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Tim is an award-winning writer and technologist who enjoys teaching tech to non-technical people. He has many years experience with web sites and applications in business, technical, and creative roles. He and his wife have two kids, now teenagers, who are mad about video games.

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People

Krissy Venosdale and Skype in the classroom

Here's an enthusiastic teacher using technology to help her students discover how the world is an awesome place to explore.

Projects and Puzzles

SketchUp for Beginners

It's not hard to create simple three-dimensional objects and buildings with SketchUp software. Here's a simple introduction with lots of links to learn more.

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Computer Science Curriculum Resources

Resources to learn about national standards for computer science and how to implement them in the classroom.

Concepts

Principle of Least Astonishment

The Principle of Least Astonishment sounds very Monty Python. But it is a key concept in software and interface design.

People

Music from Garbage

People do amazing things with technology, in this case, creating music from tossed out computer hard drives, circuit boards, and other electronic garbage.

Code Snippets

Regular Expressions

All programming languages have a way to find Elvis, but it can be difficult to learn how.

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3D Software Tools and Resources

3D software is a fun way to engage people interested in computing but not necessarily coding or computer science.

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Programming Languages for Education

Many languages have been created for younger kids and to help teachers in a classroom setting.