Parent Resources
Hello parents!
This page is full of resources that will help you support your daughter on her Technovation learning journey. Whether you are learning along with her or mentoring her through each lesson, your involvement will encourage and help her as she develops her critical thinking, business, and technology skills. We are so proud of every girl who participates and we enthusiastically welcome parents to our program.
If you're mentoring your child, check out our special mentor resources for parents.
General Parent Resources
Here, you will find answers to what Technovation is, what Technovation Girls is, and learn about the program details such as timeline and submission requirements.
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Curriculum Overview & Submitting for Feedback
The Technovation Girls curricula for Beginner and Junior/Senior Divisions are online and can be accessed from anywhere! Take a look here to familiarize yourself with the curriculum’s focus areas, approach, as well as submitting your daughter’s work for feedback.
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With less than 10% of women in the field of Technology, it is imperative that we identify any unconscious biases we might be fostering that may be hindering your full support of your daughter - unconsciously. Learn more about what is unconscious bias and identify any you may have.
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Find a Virtual Mentor and Help Create a Supportive Team
Need support? Here you can learn how to find industry mentors on our platform and tips on planning sessions with virtual mentors. You will also find more resources on building a sense of team, even if it’s only you and your daughter!
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Need ideas on how to plan a Technovation Girls session with your daughter at home? Look no further! Here, we share a sample guide of what that could look like as well as some guidelines on how to provide stellar (helpful!) feedback!
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⭐ Creating a positive learning environment with a growth mindset
A positive learning environment starts with the right mindset and this can do wonders for your daughter’s success! Here you will learn about mindsets, how to identify ours, and practices and reflections to help us foster a growth mindset for our children and ourselves.
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Student Safety
Review our safety page to find resources for:
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- Creating a safe learning environment
- Internet safety & privacy
- Child Safety
- Anti-discrimination
Videos: Supporting your child in STEM
Short video clips with tips for supporting your child as a STEM learner:
Additional Resources for Parents who are also Mentors
In this presentation you will discover what happens during the journey of a mentor, and what skills mentors can expect to develop. You'll also find additional resources tailored for parents looking to actively mentor.
Curriculum Overview & Submitting for Feedback
The Technovation Girls curricula for Beginner and Junior/Senior Divisions are online and can be accessed from anywhere! Take a look at this slideshow to familiarize yourself with the curriculum’s focus areas, approach, as well as submitting your daughter’s work for feedback.
Creating a positive learning environment with a growth mindset
A positive learning environment starts with the right mindset and this can do wonders for your daughter’s success! Here you will learn about mindsets, how to identify ours, and practices and reflections to help us foster a growth mindset for our children and ourselves.
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