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Java Classes for Kids: Take the Course Online or a Summer Camp

Java has become one of the most popular programming languages in the world and is used by brands including Google, Amazon, and Oracle. It’s widely used in many industries, including finance, healthcare, and education, and it’s this...

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7th July 2023

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Coding, Game Design

Is Unity Good for 11 Year Olds?

Unity is a cross-platform game engine that’s behind the development of popular games including Angry Birds 2, Beat Saber, Cuphead, Escape Plan, and Pillars of Eternity. It’s also something that kids can start to learn, providing they...

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15th June 2023

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Coding

Fun Coding Projects for Beginners & Kids: Get Coding at Home

We believe that coding is an essential skill that help set kids up for their future. But it’s not just a useful skill for future careers, but it’s also a great way improve problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. As a result, many...

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24th April 2023

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Coding

Does Coding Help You Think Logically?

At FunTech we believe coding is a valuable skill that all kids should be taught. It is very important today and will continue to be so in their future digital world. Most kids and teenagers learn to code because they want to start...

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20th April 2023

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Coding

Online Python Classes for Kids

Python is popular programming language known for its use of simple syntax. There are other programming languages that require a more advanced approach, but Python’s concise nature means kids can read and write the code easily if given...

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19th January 2023

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Coding

How Do You Introduce Coding to Kids?

Teaching children how to code, also known as computer programming, is an essential in today (and tomorrow’s) digital world. Not only will a background in coding open up a world of possibilities for your child’s future career, but it can...

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19th January 2023

Coding

How Does Block-Based Programming Make Coding Easier?

Many of the coding applications and programs designed for kids to learn how to program will use a block-based approach. Programs such as Scratch let kids use blocks instead of having to write lines of complex syntax and code. But just...

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25th July 2022

Coding

The FunTech Hacking Course for 13-Year-Olds

The FunTech Cyber Security course teaches 12 to 16 years old how to hack in an ethical and responsible manner. It runs as a day camp or residential camp over the summer months. It’s the ideal hacking course for 13-year-olds who can...

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20th June 2022

Coding, Summer Camps

How Do You Explain Machine Learning to a Kid?

According to IBM, machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) which focuses on the use of data and algorithms to imitate how humans learn, gradually improving the accuracy of the computer’s decision-making process....

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27th May 2022

Coding

Do Programmers Need a Degree?

Over the last decade, programming skills have become more in demand than ever. The reason for this? It’s the digital era we live in, where our phones, televisions, washing machines all require coding to work properly.   Without...

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23rd August 2021