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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

Coding

Do Programmers Need to Type Fast?

“Do programmers need to type fast?” Throughout the last ten years or more, this question has become increasingly popular, regularly popping up on forum boards and websites such as Quora and Reddit. Evidently t is clear to see that many...

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27th July 2021

Coding

Is Scratch Safe For 10-Year-Olds?

You might have spent time browsing the internet for the best way to teach your kid programming and arrived here with us at FunTech. As you will now know, we run a Scratch course for younger children. It’s designed specifically for...

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26th July 2021

Coding

How Do I Teach My Child to Code at Home?

For many parents, teaching their children to code can seem an almost insurmountable task. Not only is the home full of distractions for children, but it can sometimes also prove a difficult environment for adults to teach from, with...

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25th May 2021

Coding

Java Coding for Kids: Can Kids Learn Java Coding?

Java is one of the most popular programming languages and will often underpin the technology behind the scenes of many important industries. Java can be used to build complicated systems, groundbreaking apps, and fixing problematic...

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26th April 2021

Coding

14 Cool Facts About Coding & Programming

Coding and programming are becoming more and more popular amongst children the world over. Programming is now a popular past time, with many kids being introduced to coding through games and platforms such as Minecraft and Roblox.  ...

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20th April 2021

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