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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

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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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Famous Female Coders: 7 Women Who Shaped the Tech Industry

We recently wrote about ways to help get girls interested in coding from a young age, and mentioned some of the many famous female coders who have made significant contributions to the field of computer science. Today we wanted to...

19th October 2023

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Holiday Camp

Half Term Coding Camp: Virtual Fun in a Safe Environment

As half-term fast approaches, you might be stuck for ideas on how keep your children entertained and occupied. The FunTech online half terms coding camps could be just the solution and it’s not too late to sign up. Our week-long...

5th October 2023

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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?

Famous Female Coders: 7 Women Who Shaped the Tech Industry

Half Term Coding Camp: Virtual Fun in a Safe Environment

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