The dawn of the robots is here. As we’ve evidenced from the launch of ChatGPT and its competitors, artificial intelligence will outpace human knowledge, leading to massive job displacement as millions of jobs become automated and many traditional careers become obsolete. But while AI and robots will steal our jobs, they’ll also give […]
Many parents supplement their child’s education with additional learning opportunities outside school. Supplemental learning take many forms, such as extra tutoring, online courses, or participating in enrichment activities. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, supplemental learning has some general benefits. First, it can help children struggling to keep up with their grade level. They can […]
Making a video game is no easy task. So many different pieces need to come together to create a successful game. In this blog post, we will outline the process of making a video game and give you a few tips on getting started. If you’re thinking about making a game, read on! How […]
Many parents often wonder when their kids should begin to learn to code. “Can my kid start at 7?” “Is it too late if he’s already in high school?” “At what age can my kid actually start coding?” These are a few of the questions we often hear from parents all […]
As parents, we all know how important it is for a child to be confident. As much as possible, we want our kids to have faith in their abilities. We want them to feel assured and secure in their own self-worth. A child that is truly confident is set for future happiness, health, and […]
More schools around the country have started to prioritize computer science for kids in their curriculum. A study by code.org tells us that 45% of US high schools have added it to the required syllabus. This means that more kids and teenagers will be introduced to the basics of CS – such as programming and […]
With how fast technology has advanced and how widely it’s spread, it should come as no surprise that computers now play a huge role in our everyday lives. From the smartphones we use to contact friends to the tablets we bring around to manage files, many of us are dependent (at varying lengths) on technology. […]
“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin We feel this quote best summarizes where certain educational systems could be lacking. When teachers and students desire good grades more than knowledge, therein lies a risk of underdeveloped skills. It’s true; many of us may, unconsciously, encourage […]
