Is coding only for geeks, gamers or geniuses?
Coding tips, for 10-15 year olds, for 7-10 year olds, For parents, For teachers Coding tips, for 10-15 year olds, for 7-10 year olds, For parents, For teachers

Is coding only for geeks, gamers or geniuses?

Is coding only for people who like maths, logic, and analytical thinking? For geeks, gamers or geniuses? Or is coding a means to create for the arts, human-centred design, empathy, storytelling, human connection, building imaginary worlds, characters and adventures, social impact and creative expression.

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Let’s start from Scratch and learn to code: Part 1
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Let’s start from Scratch and learn to code: Part 1

In case you missed it...

Yesterday afternoon, Thursday 27 April, we ran our first in a three-part series of web conferences: Let's start from Scratch and learn to code. 

Part 1: Let's build two quizzes in Scratch. Learn about logic patterns, algorithms, data storage and making maths fun. 

Click here if you would like to watch the recording. 

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Learn to code: Part 3 & Let's start from Scratch
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Learn to code: Part 3 & Let's start from Scratch

In case you missed it... On Thursday 11 May, we ran our third and final session in a three-part series of web conferences: Let's start from Scratch and learn to code. Part 3: Let's build a computer game and make learning about Cartesian coordinates fun. Learn about algorithms, sequencing, branching and looping.

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How to make real impact on digital literacy
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How to make real impact on digital literacy

Teaching digital literacy is a contrast to the traditional academic education model and results in education that leads to empowerment and lifelong learning. We can develop children who are curious, engaged and creative and grow to become change makers, innovators and creators by focusing on creating lifelong learners, outcomes first then tools and technology creation not technology consumption.

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