What Parents Need to Know About Trivia Crack
More than nine out of ten American teenagers use social media, and platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are part of every day life for millions. So whether you’re on the cutting edge...
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Kids’ Opinions on Student Engagement
What engages students? We’ve been tackling that question for years, sharing anecdotes based on our own perceptions and experiences. The truth is, education has changed, and it’s difficult to accurately...
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5 Effective Resources for AP Exam Prep
Studying for any test can be stressful, and preparing for AP exams is no exception. There is additional pressure on high school students because grades in college prep courses, such as Advanced...
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Compare Fractions, Decimals, and Percents on your Phone or Tablet with K12...
Compare Fractions, Decimals, and Percents on your Phone or Tablet Is 1/2 bigger than 33%? Are 0.75 and 3/4 the same? How many times does 1/4 go into 1? Which is bigger: 1/6 + 1/6 or 3/12? Did you feel...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know About Snapchat
Are you friends with your kids on Facebook? Whether out of concern for their online safety or simple curiosity about their online (and offline) activities, the majority of parents who use social media...
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5 Back to School iPhone and Android Apps to Keep Students Organized
The school year is in full swing and students everywhere are settling in to their school and study routines. While previous generations of students used pen and paper for organizing their schedules,...
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Best Educational Tools of 2014
Today we’re bringing you a recap of the best educational tools we’ve brought you throughout the last year. As a part of our Best of 2014 series, we aim to provide your family with some valuable tips...
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What Parents Need to Know About Jott, the New Teen-Favorite App
One of the hottest new mobile messaging services this year is Jott Messenger, and it’s taking the teen world by storm. It takes a special kind of app to capture the attention of teens, and Jott is...
View Article5 iPhone and Android Apps for Family Game Night
Here at Learning Liftoff, we love games; board games, video games, computer games … We love anything that brings people together, or allows students to learn or think in a different way. So, here are a...
View ArticleA Look at The New York Times’ Use of Virtual Reality
This past Sunday, I received a free Google Cardboard virtual reality headset with my Sunday delivery of The New York Times. The Times touted it as their first venture into creating a virtual reality...
View Article7 Photo Apps You’ll Love
The basic process of taking pictures has come a long way. It’s safe to say, the majority of society doesn’t carry around a camera to take photos anymore. Instead, people use their phones for so much...
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Educational Places Kids Can Play Pokemon GO
Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm. You’ve almost certainly heard about the wildly popular game by now, but do you fully understand what it is? Pokémon GO is a free, downloadable app for your...
View ArticleThe 6 Best Apps for Back to School
Summer is waning and soon students will head back to the classroom. Shopping for school supplies these days is about more than just pencils and paper. From assistance with studying and staying...
View Article5 Best Organization Software and Apps to Coordinate Your Family’s Schedules
For many busy parents, organization is key to a smooth family life. Just trying one new tool to keep the family organized can make a big difference! If work, your kids’ schedules, and their schooling...
View Article10 Great Education Apps for High School Students
Whether your child needs extra math practice, help improving his or her organizational skills, or SAT/ACT test prep, there’s an app for it. The following ten FREE education apps for Apple and Android...
View Article6 Family Organization Apps and Tools to Simplify Your Life
Whether you are a family of two or you have enough people under your roof to field a softball team, you probably struggle with your family organization when things get busy. It can be tough to stay...
View Article5 Podcasts for Kids That Will Educate and Entertain
If you’re a typical parent, you log plenty of miles driving your kids to and from school, sports, lessons, appointments, etc. But all of that time in the car need not be brain-drain time. In fact,...
View Article9 Educational iPad Apps Your Kids Will Love
A while ago, I had written two blog posts about mobile apps for iPhone and Android, but I was recently presented with the idea for writing specifically about iPad apps. For those of you out there who...
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7 Great New Math Apps for iOS and Android
Do you (or your kids) have a mobile device? We’ve rounded up some of the best new educational math apps for iOS and Android to help you fill it up with the best apps for learning. Many parents smartly...
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New Mobile App Helps Kids Practice Phonics
Alert! Alert! Our sensors detect a new app approaching. In K12’s latest mobile app, Robot Bingo, 3-5-year-old kids face off against a friend or a robot buddy to practice letter sounds, beginning...
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