Kids can be quite easily distracted. We can’t really blame them now, can we? After all, there are still so many things they’ve yet to experience. And a good number of the stimuli they encounter are new to them. So regardless of whether they’re naturally excitable or not, it can be quite the feat […]
Remote work has, undoubtedly, become the norm in the past two years thanks to the global pandemic. Social distancing and social isolation have made it so that most of our lives happen online. While the world is (thankfully!) healing and returning to normal, the concept of working online remains. Now, more than ever, online jobs […]
The thought of learning different computer parts can be daunting—especially since it’s an incredibly complex and delicate piece of equipment. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible! In fact, what if we told you that computers really only have four major parts? It’s true! Yes, those parts can technically be broken down further into […]
When learning how to program computers, one of the first things that beginner coders encounter is strange and often confusing terminology. Traditional text-based programming, to be specific, is full of words and phrases that seem nonsensical and a touch intimidating. It doesn’t help that their definitions can be quite long-winded, too. However, we firmly […]
It’s been a little over a decade since Mojang Studios released their award-winning game, Minecraft. Since then, players have tirelessly explored this sandbox world, consuming everything it has had to offer. From hidden worlds to helpful cheats, player-created Minecraft mods to detailed walk-throughs, there’s never a lack of content in the Minecraft community. […]
In today’s technology-driven world, buying laptops for kids has be come a priority for many parents. There’s only so much kids can do on regular smartphones, and piggy-backing on someone else’s computer – like a sibling or parent’s – often causes issues at home and work. But how do you go about choosing a […]
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 […]
Minecraft Servers have always been the best way for players to experience Minecraft in a multiplayer setting. According to minecraftservers.org (an official server-tracking platform), there are currently 32,813 registered active Minecraft Servers. That’s a lot. With literally thousands to choose from, how do you know which ones are safe to join? We decided […]
Teaching coding for kids generally involves a few things: a computer or device capable of programming, a scriptwriter or coding platform, an instructor, and a coding language. A lot of educational websites and coding games for kids provide the last two or three items—students simply need to access them using their devices. But what […]