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What is a Sprite in Scratch Coding?

A sprite in Scratch is a graphic object that you can program to move and interact with other sprites as well as responding to user input. Sprites are a fundamental and important concept in Scratch and become the bedrock of most games...

5th February 2024

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Virtual Half-Term Activities for April & Easter of 2024

It won’t be long before the next school holidays are here, and with April half-term being in the not too distant future, many parents are seeking flexible virtual half-term activities that will keep children entertained in a safe online...

9th January 2024

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Tech Courses

Are Video Games Good for Learning?

It’s a question many of our parents ask. We believe learning through video games can be an important strategy to promote engagement and enhance their tech & coding skills development. Video games support the building blocks of effective...

8th January 2024

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5 Kids Who Changed the World with Tech

Kids will often be at the forefront of change, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. With the rise of technology, some children have found new innovative ways to make a difference to the world. Whether it’s in developing...

8th January 2024

Roblox

What Does AFK Mean in Roblox?

When a gamer types AFK into chat in Roblox, it means that they are “Away From Keyboard”. The acronym AFK is used to indicate the player is not currently active and is not interacting with the game. When a Roblox player says they are...

8th December 2023

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What is N in Python? A Simple Explainer for Kids Learning to Code

Python is a popular programming language that kids as young as 11 years old can learn. In the working world, it is widely used in applications ranging from web development to scientific computing. But at FunTech, kids can learn how to...

30th November 2023

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11 Digital Skills In Demand From 2024 and Beyond

If trends over the last decade are to be extrapolated, then 2024 and the next five years, we can expect to see a significant increase in the demand for digital skills. With technology evolving at a rapid pace, businesses are looking for...

13th November 2023

Roblox

What Does BTC Mean in Roblox?

BTC has two meaning when used in Roblox. It can either mean “because they can”, or can mean “Bitcoin”, a virtual currency. Both terms might be used by players in the chat function. BTC meaning in Roblox as “because they can” When the...

13th November 2023

Coding

What Does “elif” Mean in Python?

When kids learn Python, one of the first keywords they will learn to use will be “elif”. But for those not familiar with Python, you might be wondering what “elif” means. Here’s a really easy to understand explanation followed by code...

25th October 2023

Roblox

What Does “GG” Mean in Roblox?

Roblox is one of the most popular platforms for kids and has even managed to develop its own set of unique words and acronyms. These terms and slang words can be confusing for newcomers to the game, and almost certainly to parents! One...

25th October 2023

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What is a Sprite in Scratch Coding?

Virtual Half-Term Activities for April & Easter of 2024

Are Video Games Good for Learning?

5 Kids Who Changed the World with Tech

What Does AFK Mean in Roblox?

What is N in Python? A Simple Explainer for Kids Learning to Code

11 Digital Skills In Demand From 2024 and Beyond

What Does BTC Mean in Roblox?

What Does “elif” Mean in Python?

What Does “GG” Mean in Roblox?

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