Kletke Tech Resources - Parents

TKSST: The Art of Georgia O’Keeffe (and how to see more and care less)

7/1/2020

Feeling disconnected from creating art within classical conventions, artist Georgia O’Keeffe began experimenting with abstract drawings that defied easy classification. Using the shapes and rhythms of nature to capture her internal world, these experiments became the cornerstone of the movement known as American Modernism.

…and O’Keeffe has since become known as the mother of American Modernism, an artistic movement that “shared a desire to challenge the realist traditions that dominated art education.” The art of Georgia O’Keeffe and how to see more and care less is a TED-Ed lesson by Iseult Gillespie. The animation was directed by Lisa LaBracio....

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TKSST: Why are Glasswing Butterfly Wings Clear?

6/26/2020

Glasswing butterflies aren’t made of glass, but their transparent wings help them blend with their surroundings, protecting them from predators. This Deep Look episode from KQED takes the time to observe the life cycle of glasswing butterflies (Greta oto), as well as the special nanopillars responsible for their non-reflecting wings.
While camouflage is common in nature, actual attempts at invisibility are rare. “Glasswings excel at being dull, and that helps them hide in plain sight.”
File this video under biomimicry....

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Common Sense Media: How to Set Parental Controls on Netflix

6/24/2020

From reboots to originals, Netflix is full of entertainment for kids. Of course, it also has tons of age-inappropriate shows that kids could easily stumble across. Netflix updated its parental controls in April 2020, giving parents the ability to PIN-protect each user profile. This ensures kids can only access their own profile and can't change the content restrictions.
You can enable a few parental controls through the Netflix app but you get more options by going through your account on a web browser. Parental controls are just one way to help your kid learn to make appropriate choices and manage screen time independently. They work best with conversation about why you're restricting access. Here's how to set parental controls on Netflix:...

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YouTube: The Wanamaker Organ - Inside the World's Largest Operating Musical Instrument

6/22/2020

Most Philadelphians don’t realize that the largest working musical instrument in the world is built into one of the city’s landmarks, the former John Wanamaker department store, now Macy’s, at 13th and Market streets. The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ at Macy’s is a 7-story-high contraption bigger than most people’s houses, even rich people’s. The vast maze of 26,677 pipes and baffles and bellows and wires and wooden stairways lies hidden behind what many of us have always thought was the Wanamaker Organ.

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StickerYou.com

6/19/2020

About StickerYou
StickerYou was created to empower businesses and individuals to make the best custom die-cut sticky products - whether it be for their marketing or personal expression. We enable you to make what matters stick!

Any Shape StickerYou’s die-cut technology allows customers to create any shape without any constraints. StickerYou can produce images that contour to the shape of the image (die-cut) or create standard shapes, such as rectangles, squares, or circles.
Any Size StickerYou is able to customize the size of your art to your exact request. Whether you want a simple 4inch x 4inch design or a 4.1inch x 3.9inch design, StickerYou guarantees the product to be cut within 0.1 inches of your specifications.
Any Quantity

StickerYou produces custom products using digital printers/cutters mixed with our proprietary technology. This enables you to order quantities as low as 1 (no really!) or up to 10,000. For higher quantities, we can offer you a custom quote. The benefit is you only pay for the quantity that you need!

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Personal Note: I learned of this and other similar sites from my grand daughter who regularly purchases stickers to put on her high school Chromebook. I created, ordered and received "Permanent" stickers to put on our school Chromebooks for student distribution. Fantastic quality and super easy creation and order process. I can see parents, students, and teachers getting excited about this site.

Review Geek: Can Keyboard Wrist Rests Prevent Carpal Tunnel? Are They Worth Using?

6/19/2020

People who spend their days typing might notice some stiffness or tingling in their wrists. These are early warning signs of carpal tunnel—the great boogeyman of all who work at a computer. And while wrist rests can reduce your chance of wrist injury, are they really as helpful as people say?

Wrist Rests Are Helpful, Sort ofWhat causes carpal tunnel syndrome? According to the NIH, it’s usually the result of long-term wrist injury. The tissues in your wrists slowly swell up after years of neglect, getting so irritated that they press your median nerve, causing pain and tingling....

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Common Sense Media: 5 Signs of Screen Overload--and How to Handle Them

6/18/2020

Gymnasts know that there's a fraction of an inch between a flawless routine -- and total disaster. Parents, too, know that managing screen time can be a balancing act. Sure, movies, games, television, and online activities can be lifesavers when you're juggling caregiving, homeschooling, and working. But even when you're on your game -- choosing high-quality, age-appropriate content, getting outside, talking to kids about their games and shows -- your kid can have a complete meltdown after three (or was it four?) episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Recognizing the moment between "all good" and "my bad!" isn't always obvious. We've identified five common warning signs that your kid's screen balance is tipping into the trouble zone, and effective strategies for getting back on solid ground.

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Josh McDowell Devotions: You Want Me to Build What?

6/18/2020

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:8-12
Now we see things imperfectly as in a poor mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. 1 Corinthians 13:12

Whack, whack, whack. The sound of hammers echoes across the valley. An old man’s neighbors watch him with amusement. They’ve seen him do strange stuff over the years, but this is the weirdest. They can’t help but laugh at him.
The old man and his grown sons ignore the laughter. Instead, they keep on working. A nail here, a board there. Piece by piece they see the creation take shape.
“That crazy old fool!” somebody hoots. “Why is he filling his house with hay? Hasn’t he heard of furniture?”...

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Wide Open School

6/17/2020

We hope that Wide Open School helps make learning from home an experience that inspires kids, supports teachers, relieves families, and restores community.
This site was built in a matter of days on a shared vision. We plan to keep building until things get back to normal. A group of more than 25 organizations came together and raised their hands to help, and many more are joining on a daily basis. Watch for new features and content partners frequently.

Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense. There is so much good happening, and we are here to gather great stuff and organize it so teachers and families can easily find it and plan each day.

This crisis has reminded us of our deep appreciation for the work teachers do every day in their classrooms. At Wide Open School, we celebrate teachers—and parents—as they take on this new challenge. We'll discover and highlight teachers who are figuring out how to light up an online classroom and invite them to share their tips and wisdom to help blend home and school. Wide Open School can only fulfill its mission if all kids and families can access it. We know that millions of kids are without home broadband and/or computers, leaving them without access to critical learning and support services. We will persistently highlight the need to connect all kids, and we won't rest until we have played our part in closing the digital divide. As we do so, Wide Open School will offer many resources that can be completed offline and on smartphones, as well as bilingual and English-language learner resources.
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How to Geek: What Is Google Meet, and How Can You Use It for Free?

6/17/2020

Until April 2020, to use Google Meet, you had to buy a G Suite plan. Now, though, Google has released a free version, and it’s available to anyone with a Google or Gmail account.

You can create or join a Google Meet, and add up to 100 participants on a video call. At this writing, there isn’t a time limit on calls, but starting September 30, calls will be limited to 60 minutes. This is in stark contrast to Zoom, though, which limits free video conferences to only 40 minutes.

Google Hangouts still exists, and you can use it to chat or conduct video calls with up to 25 participants. Google Duo is the company’s mobile-focused video-chat app. It’s also still alive and thriving, and you can now add up to 12 participants.

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