Read a Good Book Lately? Here’s What We’re Reading
March 4, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Is there anything better than a good book? Reading is one of the best ways to spend your free time, no matter your age. Picking up a book has a plethora of benefits for kids: reduced stress, improved brain connectivity, expanded vocabulary, and…
But How Can I Make My Zoom Background Look Better?
March 1, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Whether we like it or not, Zoom has become a central part of many of our lives. We use it to have conferences with our children’s teachers, talk to loved ones that live far away, and attend work meetings remotely. My friends and…
5 Ways Spending Winter Outdoors Benefits Kids’ Wellbeing
February 25, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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My favorite part of teaching elementary school was recess duty. The kids were masters at finding fun ways to entertain themselves, whether that meant getting a pick-up soccer game going or playing Godzilla and destroying their finely crafted cities in the sandbox. As…
Cheating in Online Courses and How We Can Prevent It
February 22, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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On the Troomi blog, we’ve talked a bit about the advantages of online learning. While there are a plethora of positives to classes via Zoom, it’s important to think about the negatives of eLearning as well. So let’s do an experiment! Take out…
What is phubbing and why is it bad for relationships?
February 21, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Picture this: you’re in the middle of a conversation with your teenager. Whether you’re asking about their day or discussing this list of the top five virtual museum tours, it’s a fascinating conversation! You’re both engaged and you’re feeling good about the developing…
No Pornography on Troomi Phones: How Do We Do It?
February 15, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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At Troomi, we are firm believers that kids can do anything they set their minds to. And while modern technology inspires creativity and encourages self expression, it also paves the way for some roadblocks—like pornography—that may affect a child’s ability to be their…
Don’t Pour Juice on the Laptop: Computer Basics for Kids
February 14, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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If you’ve been to an elementary school classroom recently, chances are you’ve seen a big, black box on wheels plugged into the wall. What’s inside that black box, you ask? It’s simple: a whole collection of computers. As the world gets progressively more…
6 of the Latest Inventions to Make Kids’ Lives Easier
February 11, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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In our technological society, creative people are using their skills to invent new things every single day. No longer are board games and puzzles all the rage (though puzzles have some great benefits). Now it’s all about technology. While many inventors focus on…