Many CEOs, entrepreneurs, and educators believe that coding for kids should be mandatory in all K-12 schools. Here areĀ some of their thoughts on the topic: Mark Zuckerberg,Ā Founder, Facebook “When I was growing up, a lot of people thought coding was something only nerds like me did. But today itās clear that coding is a […]
Coding for kids has been a hot topic in educational circles. Most parents and educators recognize the importance of computer programming (otherwise known as coding), but there are many who still feel that itĀ is too specialized toĀ be K-12 core curricula. There is another school of thought that believes that coding for kids is unwise, and […]
Kids online coding classes have grown in popularity over the past few years. Some of the growth can be attributedĀ toĀ the Hour of Code program and the proliferation of free platformsĀ such as KhanAcademy. While these programs can provide a great introduction to computer programming, they also lack a number of important features that we think are […]
Think your child isĀ too young to take coding classes? This may surprise you, but thanks to some recent innovations in kids coding education, your children may be the perfect age to start.Ā Computer programming (also known as “coding”) tellsĀ computers, websites, games, and apps to do what you tell them to do. Many educational experts […]
6 Great Ways Minecraft Can Help You Bond with Your Child Minecraft has taken the world by storm and shows no signs of slowing down. While games like Pokemon Go have been on the decline since Nintendo’s decision to remove player tracking, Minecraft has displayed a stickiness that has defied the predictions of […]
Computer programming, otherwise known as coding, is currently offered in a small fraction of US K-12 schools. There has been a push to change this recently, as evidenced by several White House initiatives, the heavily publicizedĀ Hour of Code program, and recent large scale adoptions of hands on STEM programs such as Project Lead the Way. […]
Since its release, Minecraft has captured the hearts and minds of a generation. Boasting over 100 million users all over the globe, Minecraft is now the third best selling game of all time behind Tetris and Wii Sports, and the game continues to sell 10,000 units per day with no sign of deceleration. Yes, there […]
As summer rolls around every year, families scramble to find summer camps that they feel fit both their kids’ interests and their budget. CodaKid Summer Tech Camp, while certainly not a traditional camp, costs quite a bit more than many day camps, and the question we’d like to address here is: Are CodaKid Tech Camps […]
CodaKid, a kids coding and game design academy based in Scottsdale Arizona, has launched a self-paced, Online Minecraft Coding ClassĀ for kids ages 7 through 15. Called CodaKid Minecraft Modding Fundamentals, students learn the Java programming language by creating exciting “mods” (short for modifications) in Minecraft while using professional grade computer programming tools. The online course […]
