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Problem solving using a framework of problem space, structural elements,

Help someone else out - Send a Google-prepared tech support package with videos to someone who's struggling (parents, administrator, spouse) and let them be impressed with "your" expertise!

"Over 110 sessions. Over 60 presenters. 13 categories. 3 languages. Which Hangouts will you attend?"

Google has become the standard search engine of virtually every web-goer on the internet today. In fact "to Google" is pretty much synonymous with "to search". But that certainly doesn't mean that other search engines can't do a decent, if not better, job and this list has been compiled for just this reason. So check out this catalog of awesome alternative search engines that are certain to help you search faster and more efficiently on that World Wide Web

(Remember, students 13+ can use their own Google account but for younger students, you might consider creating a class Google account to share documents):

"Pre-university students ages 13 to 17 are invited to take part in Google Code-in, our contest introducing young minds to the world of open source. With a wide variety of bite-sized tasks, it's easy for beginners to jump in and get started no matter what skills you have. Mentors from our participating organizations are available to lend a helping hand as you learn what it's like to work on an open source project. Want to work with a real open source software organization while earning cool prizes? Try your hand at Google Code-in. The contest begins on December 7th."

Very nice. I use Sketchup in my developmental pre-engineering class for ages 13-17. It's very hand, easy to use, free, and this school year I'll pair it with Shapeways to have students design and get 3-D printed materials.