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Majority of Canadian parents (64%) are concerned with their child’s technology usage this summer. 51.4% of parents do not have a plan in place or are uncertain how to manage their child’s technology use this summer.

School’s out for summer. And this means finding ways to keep the kids busy…and sometimes sneak in a bit of unexpected learning. This is what Vancouver’s Science World has been doing for years. Through hands-on exhibits they’ve been putting the word fun back in learning.

While the connected home has definitely been gaining ground over the years, research recently completed by a group at the University of Waterloo may be the key to take the connected home, along with other applications to new heights.

Teaching literacy to children has taken on a whole new meaning for this generation of tech savvy students. Not only do the concepts and skills of reading and writing need to be taught in the classroom, they need to be presented in ways that give kids from early childhood to K-12 the foundation for learning in this world of technology.

Are you ready to encourage your budding scientist or little coder to curl up in the shade with a good book? I’ve shared some of the best picks here, so you can get ready to inspire readers of all ages. All books are available at Indigo Bookstore.

BC Tech is just one of the organizations that cares about turning BC into a province that’s known for its technology. One of the ways they accomplish this is through the Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). Presenting awards for the last 26 years, 2019 promises to be just as exciting, featuring startup companies, companies that have grown more successful, and others that embrace tech culture in ways that stand out.