This week around the world, tens of millions of students are doing an Hour of Code. For many this will be their very first taste of programming and the beginning of a lifelong journey. Why is the Hour of Code this week and not some other time? …
How Non-Coder Parents Can Learn to Engage their Young Programmer
As a busy parent, you have no interest in learning how to code. After a long day, the last thing you want to do is to spend many hours learning computer programming you won't use. But your young son or daughter loves coding and you want to be able to …
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Advanced Movement in Scratch – Acceleration and Velocity
The drag-and-drop programming environment Scratch can look like a child's toy - it features little cartoon characters controlled by stacking blocks together. Yet it teaches many important programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, and …
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Minecraft Leads Kids to an Interest in Learning How to Program
Are you looking for fun methods to expose your children to the fascinating world of coding? So buckle up because we have some exciting news for you! If you've ever wondered how Minecraft coding may turn your child's love of the game into a doorway …
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Avoiding The Burden of Syntax for Beginner Programmers
Most people have probably heard the word syntax before but non-programmers may not be familiar with how the term applies to programming. Syntax is the set of programming language rules for how the computer interprets your code. Syntax in …
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“My Student is Only 12 – What Is the Hurry To Learn Programming?”
I hear this question from some parents. Even more worrisome, I see it in the actions of others who hold it as a tacit belief. "My son is interested in programming, but he is only 12. Why not wait a few years before encouraging him down that …
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Getting Girls to Code — Stats and How to Convince Your Daughter
Studies show that as few as 8-10% of all programmers are female. My company even tried to brag that we had 11% women software developers (I work full-time as an engineer there and part-time for Breakout Mentors). This is very typical in the tech …
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How Do You Know if Your Kid Is Ready for Programming Classes?
As kids coding experts, parents always ask us if their child is ready for kids programming classes. This always leads to a discussion about the specific student, including their background and interests. From there, it doesn’t boil down to a simple …
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Hack the Future 4 was a Huge Success!
Hack the Future 4 Was A Huge Success! Last weekend at Stanford a hundred young students came together on a blazingly hot day to code. I wanted to post a brief recap to get you excited about joining in on the fun for future Hack the Future …
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Keeping Up with the Demand for Programmers and IT Professionals
The demand for skilled programmers and IT professionals is escalating unprecedentedly. As industries across the globe continue to undergo digital transformation, the role of these professionals has become increasingly pivotal in driving innovation, …
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