Kids love to try something new and fun, and their learning experience is certainly more successful when it involves interactive and exciting activities. Luckily, coding for kids is continually evolving – and we’re not just talking about the coolest new app or robot toy ..read more

As Stephen Hawking once said, “whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe or you just want to pursue a career, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn.” In a world that’s so dependent on technology, educators, parents, and researchers have started embracing the possibilities that coding can bring for kids – not just in the classroom, but across the curriculum and into their futures. Code Inspire aims to make sure that no child is deprived of equal access to learning, valuable skills, and opportunities ..read more

Learning is best when it’s fun! In CodeAdvantage’s afterschool coding classes, kids get a comprehensive introduction to programming through project-based courses that combine core STEM concepts with exciting activities. Our classes for beginners don’t just teach kids the basics of coding but grow their confidence, encourage creative expression, and inspire new interests ..read more

Coding games are one of the best ways for kids to learn to program, as it combines education with exciting visual elements and a playable result. Pygame is a beginner friendly platform used by millions of people all over the world to program 2D games with Python, one of the world’s most popular coding languages and a great introduction to text-based coding for older learners ..read more

Kids who need something a bit more hands-on have several options available to them which nurture their understanding of software and physical computing. Today, we are going to look at two of these options – the micro:bit and Raspberry Pi – and explore which is better for your kid ..read more

Minecraft has become the world’s most popular video game and has sold nearly 240,000,000 copies since its release a decade ago. Players can choose from different modes which govern how the game is structured, including Survival mode, where they must fend off the attacks of lurking monsters; Creative mode, where they can collect unlimited resources and build to their heart’s content; and life-or-death Hardcore mode ..read more

The disruptive effects of the pandemic on yet another academic year are compounded by the so-called ‘summer slide’ that occurs during the school break ..read more

Many of the world’s most successful men have a background in computer science, and their inventions have revolutionised the world we live in and provided jobs, education and entertainment all over the globe. These men all started from the bottom with computers and coding – but where did they end up? And how could young people nowadays follow in their footsteps ..read more

What do the Mars Rover, C-3PO, the Roomba and the Furby have in common? They are all powered by robotics. Robotics is one of the most fascinating, diverse and important spheres of coding, present everywhere from the household to the hospital and even in outer space. But robotics isn’t just reserved for the professionals: it is the perfect activity for kids of all ages ..read more

Remember the old days, when one desktop computer was shared between the whole family? The joys of dial-up internet, squabbling over who’s turn it was, and – if you were lucky – one parent had a work laptop, leaving more screen time for the kids. Now this seems like a world away. We carry the whole world of human knowledge in our pockets and even young kids have limitless access to screens ..read more