At Techcamp Computer Camps we use custom configured PCs loaded with appropriate software to teach those attending how to code. There are, however, also many tablet apps available which can help young coders get started.
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Some of the biggest names in tech and corporate America, including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, have teamed up with governors and educators to ask Congress to provide $250 million in federal funding to school districts in
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With technology skills becoming more and more important in every day like, toy manufacturers are innovating new ways of getting kids coding. Maker Kit is one such toy.
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A joint study from Trinity College Dublin and Google states that ICT needs to be part of each and every classroom and an investment is necessary.
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For me it’s all about problem solving. Coding is about solving problems, logically. Much of what we, and our kids, have to do in our daily lives is centered around problem solving – whether you are a doctor, engineer, teacher or lawyer, you need to be able to solve problems in order to progress.
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Kids learn more effectively when they’re allowed to explore things on their own and that’s precisely why an interactive giant waterfall, called Connected Worlds, at the New York Hall of Science looks so cool. Connected Worlds, is a cutting-edge installation that aims to teach youngsters about environmental
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Being able to programme is fast becoming a life skill. There are many reasons why everyone, especially young people, should learn how to programme : Here are some more reasons: Graphic by Kodable
Read more →When it comes to getting more girls interested in coding, research shows you should start early. As early as second class, girls begin to form stereotypes associating boys with math, according to a 2015 study conducted by the University of Washington. By the time they enter college,
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Early teaching of mathematics and technology subjects needs to be reviewed if the gender gap in technology is to be addressed. This was stated by Professor Mike Hinchey, director of Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre at the publication of the organisation’s annual report. “There is no
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One of the things we did at this Easters Computer Camp in Clonmel was to build websites with their very own blog section. We had great fun adding YouTube videos, slide shows, pictures and even animations to our sites. The campers learned the basics of web design
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