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Tech Courses

5 of the Best AI Learning Apps for Children

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to become a feature in the lives of our children. As AI technology continues to advance, it’s important that kids learn about AI and how it works as it very likely going to impact their future career...

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21st August 2023

Can kids use Microsoft office from a young age?

Tech Courses

Can Kids Use Microsoft Office from a Young Age?

The Microsoft Office is ubiquitous, being used in schools, homes, and businesses around the world. As such, some parents might wonder at what age kids can use the suite of Microsoft Office applications from. The answer isn’t really that...

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14th August 2023

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Minecraft

Does Minecraft Use Java or JavaScript?

Minecraft has captured the attention of millions of gamers worldwide. It will often lead to kids developing a bigger interest in tech and coding, which is why we run our Minecraft coding camps and online courses. When children learn...

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10th July 2023

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Coding

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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Roblox

Does Roblox Use JavaScript? (Clearing Up the Confusion)

One of our students starting our Roblox Game Developer course recently asked us whether Roblox uses Javascript. The answer is no, and this blog post aims to clear up any confusion about it, and instead explains what coding languages...

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7th July 2023

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Roblox

What is Lua Used For? (Common Applications Including Roblox)

It’s estimated that more than 20 million players are on the Roblox platform daily, and unbeknown to many of them, this means they are interacting with the Lua programming language with each mouse movement and keyboard click they make....

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3rd July 2023

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Roblox

How to Get Roblox Studio on iPad

FunTech offers Roblox coding camps and virtual courses for kids aged 7 to 16. A parent recently asked about Roblox Studio’s compatibility with iPad and whether it’s possible to download the application to iPad. We don’t recommend trying...

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3rd July 2023

STEM clubs near you

Summer Camps, Tech Courses

STEM Clubs Near You (FunTech’s STEM Holiday Club Dates)

FunTech runs a wide range of STEM holiday clubs at various locations in the London area and south of England the school summer holidays. Our STEM clubs give kids aged 7 to 16 the opportunity to learn, have fun, and make the most of...

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27th June 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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Virtual Camp

How FunTech’s Virtual Lab Compares to a Physical Face-to-Face Classroom Environment

We’ve recently been extolling the virtues of our Virtual Lab online learning platform. As a regular reader of our blog, or a parent of child on a FunTech course, you will already know how our system offers improved learning when...

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19th May 2023