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…
Creating a Weekly Family Fun Night to Beat the Winter Blahs
February 18, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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If you’re anything like me, it’s the middle of February, and you’re getting tired of bundling up every time you go outside only to still have the cold air bite your face. It’s hard to spend much time outside with your kids, which…
Better Screen Time: Troomi Helps Kids Gradually Learn Tech
February 17, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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Parenting and tech website Better Screen Time recently published a roundup of how to choose the best phone for your child, and Troomi made the list! It was mentioned as a phone that can help kids gradually learn to use tech. Tyler and…
Mental Health Maintenance: the Best Mental Health Apps
February 16, 2022
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Sarah Steeby
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With a major (and much needed) focus on mental health in recent years, parents have a lot to digest when it comes to helping their kids, and themselves, stay mentally healthy. Creating calm and mindfulness in your life has never been more important. …
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…