educational | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com Cool Mom Tech is the intersection of tech and style, of parenting, practicality and fabulosity, brought to you by the same team behind Cool Mom Picks. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:48:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://coolmomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/cropped-cmt-512-1-32x32.png educational | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 Rebel Girls x Hispanic Heritage Month: Your kids will love these short audio stories about amazing Hispanic women https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/rebel-girls-podcast-hispanic-heritage-month/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/rebel-girls-podcast-hispanic-heritage-month/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:00:45 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47789 As if I haven’t raved about the Rebel Girls books and the Rebel Girls app enough, I am now touting of the Rebel Girls Podcast. Since 2018, they have been producing three wonderful biographical audio stories a week, each just 14-20 minutes or so–perfect for restless kids (or busy parents). Starting this week, in honor […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/rebel-girls-podcast-hispanic-heritage-month/feed/ 0 11 of the best reading apps for kids in high school and middle school. Including test prep! | Back to School Tech https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:45:23 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41971 Sometimes we think of reading apps as being for little kids, but reading apps for kids in high school and middle school can be extremely helpful. Whether your kids are voracious readers or a bit more reluctant to get lost in a book when there are new video game levels to conquered, we are big […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/feed/ 0 How to download 3 free audio books this week in honor of Black History Month. https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/3-free-audio-books-for-black-history-month/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/3-free-audio-books-for-black-history-month/#respond Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:25:09 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47609 Black History Month lasts through the end of February, but you’ll need to act by Friday if you want to grab free downloads of three important audio books by Black authors. Offered as a gift from Cool Mom Tech-recommended audiobook company Libro.fm and Tantor Audio, these powerful and informative audio books for older teens, college […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/3-free-audio-books-for-black-history-month/feed/ 0 CuriosityStream gives you thousands of compelling documentaries all in one streaming channel https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/curiositystream-online-streaming-documentaries/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/curiositystream-online-streaming-documentaries/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:09:49 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=28382 Documentaries are hot right now. Whether you’re watching President Obama narrate Our Great National Parks with your kids, baking in the schadenfreude of  Bad Vegan, or learning about culture and history through movies like What Happened Miss Simone?, it’s clear that documentaries are every bit as riveting as scripted entertainment.   I’m not surprised, considering I’m a sucker for a […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/curiositystream-online-streaming-documentaries/feed/ 2 The Mathpid Math App is like an AI-powered math tutor for kids https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/mathpid-math-app-ai-powered/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/mathpid-math-app-ai-powered/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:43:48 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47372 This is a sponsored message from the Mathpid App If your child is struggling with math, needs more help than what they’re getting in the classroom, or could just use a little enthusiasm boost, check out the free Mathpid app — the popular, highly successful math app from Korea’s Woongjin Thinkbig that’s now available here in […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/mathpid-math-app-ai-powered/feed/ 0 Find your own town on this amazing interactive Native Land map https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/interactive-native-land-map-indigenous-peoples-day/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/interactive-native-land-map-indigenous-peoples-day/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:10:07 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=38491 I originally stumbled on this incredible Native Land Map when it was shared in honor of Indigenous People’s Day and — wow. What a worthwhile educational site to explore today, especially if you sit down and do it with your kids. Particularly if you’re celebrating Thanksgiving next week and want to honor more of the true history […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/interactive-native-land-map-indigenous-peoples-day/feed/ 0 Our guide to the best headphones for students, from kids to teens | Back to School Guide https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/best-headphones-students-kids-teens-noise-cancellation/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/best-headphones-students-kids-teens-noise-cancellation/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2022 15:30:19 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42018 We’ve spent the past several years evaluating the best headphones for students for remote learning, and while kids are back in school, one of the residual effects has been more online learning (and social!) opportunities. Whether kids are doing virtual live tutoring, taking enrichment classes online, or heck, just playing games with remote friends to […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/best-headphones-students-kids-teens-noise-cancellation/feed/ 4 The Games for Change Challenge highlights the brightest change makers of the next generation https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/games-for-change-challenge/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/games-for-change-challenge/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:22 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47090 With all the social and humanitarian crises we are facing as a nation, it’s more important than ever that the next generation is activated toward making a difference. The children are our future, right? Well, here’s one way that’s happening. Meet Games for Change, which has been facilitating the G4C Challenge, for the last 7 […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/games-for-change-challenge/feed/ 0 Dell’s Black Friday in July: Take advantage of Dell’s education discount for students and parents https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:43 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47063 This is a sponsored message from Dell If you’re looking for a new laptop, computer, or tech accessories, this is a great time, thanks to Dell’s Black Friday in July sale. Starting June 30, visit Dell.com/CoolMomTech for big savings off all kinds of computers and accessories. What’s more, that link gives our listeners and readers access […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/feed/ 0 The new Rebel Girls app puts kids’ favorite inspiring women right in their earbuds https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/rebel-girls-app/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/rebel-girls-app/#respond Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:05:43 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45859 I’ve been a huge Rebel Girls fan since their very first book came out, so naturally I’m so excited to hear about their brand new Rebel Girls app. The app features the stories of some of our favorite women — Malala, Lady Gaga, Maya Angelou, and many more — in easy-to-access audio form. Plus you’ll […]

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