A bi-weekly educational series delivering tech current events for K-12 students. Available on YouTube and Spotify.https://techchecks.fly.dev/en-ushttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-szLhFEgXDKI/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-szLhFEgXDKI/Dive into the latest tech news for kids! 🚀 This week, we explore how to spot fake AI images, build your own apps using "vibe coding," and master the 3S Rules of digital citizenship. Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for Grades 3-5! 📚 TFE Ecosystem Connections: Core Domain: Digital Citizenship, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, & Coding TFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! [Link] TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with the Digital Citizenship and Intro to AI chapters in your Grades 3-5 textbook. 💡 Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard. 🌐 Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): https://techforeveryone.app #TFE #TechCheck #TechNewsForKids #EdTech #DigitalCitizenship #AILiteracy #CodingForKidsSun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-b0J8N0rH9io/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-b0J8N0rH9io/Did you know hackers are demanding millions in cyber attacks, and companies collect over 72 million data points on you by the time you're 13? 🤯 In this episode, we break down why you need a "Zero-Trust" mindset to protect your privacy, how to spot algorithm bias, and why you should treat Artificial Intelligence as a brainstorming partner instead of a cheat sheet! Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for 6th-8th Grade! 📚 TFE Ecosystem Connections: Core Domain: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Citizenship TFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with Chapter 4 in your 6th-8th Grade textbook. ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome 1:15 - Netiquette Evolution & Family Rules 3:30 - The $1.3M Hack & "Zero-Trust" Security 5:45 - Digital Literacy: Algorithms & Spotting Bias 7:00 - AI Literacy Day (March 27) & Brainstorming Buddies 8:30 - The Future of Coding, Game, & App Development 10:00 - The "TechCheck" Challenge of the Week 11:30 - Outro & See You Next Time! 💡 Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard. 🌐 Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): https://techforeveryone.app #TFE #TechCheck #TechNews #EdTech #CSeducation #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligenceSun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/sp-2MhZv3XJ7MDQXk05I9JIQ6/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/sp-2MhZv3XJ7MDQXk05I9JIQ6/Dive into the latest tech news for kids! 🚀 This week, we explore how to spot fake AI images, build your own apps using "vibe coding," and master the 3S Rules of digital citizenship.Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for Grades 3-5!📚 TFE Ecosystem Connections:Core Domain: Digital Citizenship, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, & CodingTFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with the Digital Citizenship and Intro to AI chapters in your Grades 3-5 textbook.💡 Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard.🌐 Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): https://techforeveryone.app#TFE #TechCheck #TechNewsForKids #EdTech #DigitalCitizenship #AILiteracy #CodingForKidsSun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-fBuPfNxway0/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-fBuPfNxway0/Do you have what it takes to be a Tech Superhero? 🦸‍♂️ In this episode, we learn all about using digital manners, setting healthy screen time rules, how to make your own video games, and understanding A.I.! Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for Grades K-2! 📚 TFE Ecosystem Connections: Core Domain: Digital Citizenship, Intro to Coding, & Artificial Intelligence TFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with Chapter 3: "Being a Good Digital Citizen" and Chapter 5: "Intro to Coding" in your K-2 textbook. 💡 Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard. 🌐 Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): https://techforeveryone.app #TFE #TechCheck #TechNews #EdTech #CSeducation #DigitalCitizenship #AIforKids #CodingForKidsSat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-frMjumWd6vk/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-frMjumWd6vk/Are we ready for the Agentic Age? From Yale students building complete apps in just 20 minutes using generative tools to the UK's proposed social media curfews for teens, this week's update covers the bleeding edge of the tech landscape. We dive into NVIDIA's new Nemotron 3 Super , the rising cyber threats targeting public high schools , and why 72% of Gen Z is showing cautious "AI Fatigue". Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for Grades 9-12! 📚 TFE Ecosystem Connections: Core Domain: The topics for this week center heavily on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Netiquette, and App/Game Development. TFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with Chapter X in your Grades 9-12 textbook. 💡 Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard. 🌐 Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): https://ndwtech-landing.fly.dev/techforeveryone #tfe #TechCheck #TechNews #EdTech #CSeducation #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #DigitalLiteracy #AppDevelopmentSat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-JY-zAIZk2wo/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-JY-zAIZk2wo/Did you know you can be a creator and a tech superhero? Today, we aren't just playing games; we are learning how to build them, stay safe online, and leave a trail of digital kindness! Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade! 📚 TFE Ecosystem Connections: - Core Domain: Digital Citizenship, Cyber Security, and Coding. - TFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! [Link] - TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with your Kindergarten - 2nd Grade textbook chapters on online safety, digital footprints, and basic programming. 💡 Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard. 🌐 Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): https://ndwtech-landing.fly.dev/techforeveryone #tfe #TechCheck #TechNews #EdTech #CSeducation #DigitalCitizenship #CodingForKidsThu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-lrstQFCjVDM/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/yt-lrstQFCjVDM/Dive into the latest tech news for upper elementary students! From an 11-year-old coding a completely functional video game in just four hours to brand-new AI tools that let you build apps using just your words, this episode is packed with amazing updates you won't want to miss. Welcome to TFE TechCheck, your bi-weekly roundup of the biggest tech news, broken down for Grades 3-5! 📚 TFE Ecosystem Connections:Core Domain: Digital Literacy, Cyber Security, & Artificial IntelligenceTFE Academy: Want to learn more? Log in and check out the Current Events tab for this week's reading and writing prompt! [Link]TFE Textbooks: Teachers, pair this episode with your Digital Citizenship and Introductory Coding chapters in your Grades 3-5 textbook.⏱️ Episode Chapters (Timestamps):0:00 - Intro & Welcome1:15 - Netiquette & Empathy Online: Why it's important to remember there's a real person with feelings behind the screen.3:30 - Cyber Security: How the UK government is demanding real age-checking technology to keep data safe on apps like Roblox and TikTok.5:45 - Global Digital Literacy: YouTube's new $20 million safety program versus Indonesia's total ban on social media for kids under 16.8:00 - Kid Creators: Max's four-hour coding world record and Roblox's new "Jumpstart" and "Incubator" programs.10:15 - AI & Programming: Hackathons for AI safety and why students must now verbally explain their code to judges.12:30 - Coding for a Cause: How college student Tristan Lake built a charity website and how SnapApp uses natural language to build apps.14:45 - The "TechCheck" Challenge of the Week (Call to Action)16:00 - Outro & See You Next Time!💡 Teacher Tip: Use this episode as Station 1 in your classroom rotation, or assign it as homework to keep the curriculum fresh! Need offline reinforcement? Print the related TFE Tech Sheet from your dashboard.🌐 Learn more about Tech for Everyone (TFE): [Website Link]#TFE #TechCheck #TechNews #EdTech #CSeducation #DigitalLiteracy #CyberSecurity #KidCodersThu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/ep-005/https://techchecks.fly.dev/episode/ep-005/Can an 11-year-old named Max really code a completely functional video game in just four hours to set a Guinness World Record? Plus, we dive into how the UK government is demanding real age-checking technology on apps like Roblox and TikTok to keep your data perfectly safe!Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTProgrammingGamingDigital Literacy