TVOParents (Audio) Podcast
1) 3D Printing
Derek Quenneville of Site 3 coLaboratory demonstrates how 3D printers work and what can kids can learn by using them.
2) What life skills do children need today?
Parenting expert Barbara Coloroso on the importance of raising responsible, resourceful, resilient and compassionate children.
3) How can parents teach their kids to be caring and generous?
Parenting expert Barbara Coloroso on the importance of modeling behaviours that will show children how to be caring, generous and helpful.
4) TVOKids Game Uses Gesture Technology
TVO invited kids to the IdeaShaker Innovation Lab to test the new Leap Motion gesture controlled version of the TVOKids.com game Caterpillar Count.
5) Creating Online Games For Kids
Lane Merrifield, co-founder of Club Penguin, on the process of creating online games for kids.
6) The Importance of Learning from Kids
Lane Merrifield, co-founder of Club Penguin, on what kids can teach adults in game design and parenting.
7) The Origin of Club Penguin
Lane Merrifield, co-founder of Club Penguin, on why it was important for him to create a safe, parent-approved digital space for kids.
8) Developing Tools for Teachers
Lane Merrifield, co-founder of Club Penguin, on his shift from creating online games for kids to developing tools for teachers at FreshGrade.
9) Tips for Parents on Digital Literacy
Lane Merrifield, co-founder of Club Penguin and dad, offers digital literacy tips for parents and kids.
10) Tips on Finding Educational Media for Preschoolers
Chaya Kulkarni, Director of Infant Mental Health at the Hospital for Sick Children, offers digital literacy tips on how parents can select educational online games and television programs for their pr...Show More