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Word Wednesday: ‘Help Your Kids With Computer Science’

December 5, 2018December 4, 2018Robin Brooks1

It’s Computer Science Education Week so we’re looking at DK’s excellent ‘Help Your Kids With Computer Science.’ Ideal for the whole family.

Little Robot Friends with pink eye LEDs, sitting on laptop

Little Robot Friends Teach Kids to Code With Empathy

January 18, 2018January 17, 2018Stephen R Clark

Little Robot Friends are tiny, expressive toys that teach children the principles of programming using emotional triggers. They also allow kids dig deeper into the code once they’re ready for it.

GeekDad Daily Deal: The Pay What You Want Learn to Code 2018 Bundle

December 18, 2017December 28, 2017Darren Blankenship

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October 18, 2017Darren Blankenship

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Kano’s Pixel Kit Reviewed. Coding Has a Bright Future.

July 11, 2017Robin Brooks2

Looking for a way to brighten up coding lessons? Kano’s Pixel Kit, a programmable lightboard, may just be the thing for you.

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May 29, 2017Darren Blankenship

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April 1, 2017Darren Blankenship

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‘Curly Bracket: The Hidden Code’ Teaches Kids to Think Like Coders

March 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly2

I’ve been wanting a book that I could recommend to youth that will help them to start thinking like a coder… and now I’ve got one.

‘Scratch Coding Cards’ Make It Easy to Pick up Programming

January 15, 2017December 14, 2017Melissa Ford

What if you’ve never stepped foot in a computer science class, but you want your child to know how to code? It can be difficult to pass along information you don’t have yourself. Luckily, No Starch has published a set of Scratch Coding Cards to help anyone get started with MIT’s coding site.

Business or Pleasure: Which Laptop Is Best for Your Family?

January 5, 2017December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

New Year, New Devious Plans. I need some new hardware but I’m not sure which laptop best suits our Evil Genius needs. So, ASUS sent me two. *grin

Hour of Code Lesson Ideas: Back to Basics

December 5, 2016December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

When I say ‘Lesson Plan’, it comes with a disclaimer. But yeah—I am totally taking over the world, and my kids’ classroom, for an hour of code next week.

Free ‘Teach Kids to Code’ PDF and an Amazing Contest!

December 1, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly

DK has an amazing sweepstakes going on right now through December 13, 2016, giving away a coding library that consists of seven coding books and workbooks.

Create Start-to-Finish Games With ‘Scratch Programming Playground’

November 30, 2016December 14, 2017James Floyd Kelly2

I’ve reviewed a bunch of Scratch books for GeekDad over the years, and these books are always displayed on a table during my summer camps for kids. And for Summer 2017, I’m going to be able to add another powerful Scratch book to the mix–No Starch’s ‘Scratch Programming Playground’ by Al Sweigart.

Find Your Way with Moana in the Hour of Code

November 23, 2016Evil Genius Mum

In 2014, kids were Frozen to their computers. In 2015, they were Awakened. This year, prepare to go Wayfinding with Moana in The Hour of Code.

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November 21, 2016Darren Blankenship

You decide with the Pay What You Want Learn to Code 2017 Bundle

New Kickstarter — Coding and Hardware for Spy Kids!

October 7, 2016James Floyd Kelly

I’m always on the lookout for new tools to help with my summer tech camps, and the folks over at Dexter Industries may very well have a hit on their hands with their new Kickstarter, Spy vs sPi.

Robot Review: Making Wonder With Dash and Dot

August 3, 2016Robin Brooks

Dash and Dot—Morse code for excellent robotics? Possibly so. Read my thoughts on this engaging duo that will inspire your children to code.

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July 26, 2016Darren Blankenship1

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So You Want to Be an Independent Game Developer…

June 23, 2016Melissa Ford

Rick Kelly had a computer science degree, a strong background in C++, and a great job working on Elder Scrolls Online with ZeniMax… and a little game idea he was tossing around in his head. Here’s how he ventured out on his own to create that game.

Let’s Start Coding: The Next Step in Maker Education

June 20, 2016Joey L. Mills

Keep your older kids busy this summer by getting hands-on with making and coding an array of projects with kits from Let’s Start Coding.

Microsoft Hosts Free YouthSpark Coding Camps

June 15, 2016Jenny Bristol

This summer, Microsoft is hosting free YouthSpark Coding Camps for kids in many of their stores. Check out your local store to see if the classes are available!

Kickstarter Alert: Movin’ With the Mover Kit

May 18, 2016December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

The Mover Kit: Wearable tech for kids; with a huge range of possibilities to code, create, and encourage kids to do more. It’s fairly simple in appearance but like any child’s imagination – it’s the potential within which is amazing.

Kickstarter Alert: My Two Weeks With Codeybot

May 9, 2016December 16, 2017Robin Brooks

The Codeybot Kickstarter is coming to an end. I spent two weeks with one and learned these robots aren’t just for laser battles.

If You Can Dance, You Can Code

January 24, 2016Nivi Engineer

Behind the intimidating circuitry hidden inside the impersonal hardshell exterior known as computers is an elegant simplicity that can unlock countless possibilities limited only by your imagination. The beauty of it is that it is so fundamentally easy to understand, yet capable of doing so, so much. Much like dancing.

Kano Computing – Where Was This When I Was a Kid?

December 29, 2015Skip Owens

We are truly living in exciting times for people who love to learn about and play with technology. Kano’s latest products are bringing build-your-own computing (what used to only be feasible for the most tech-hardy adults) and putting it into the very capable and curious hands of children.

Interview: PlayStation First and the Gaming Community

December 20, 2015Evil Genius Mum

Now the Hour of Code is finished, what do you do with your budding game developers? EG Mum takes a look at one of the academic programmes for older students and interviews Dr Maria Stukoff, Head of PlayStation First.

Start Kids on a Coding Adventure with the ‘Minecraft’ Hour of Code

November 16, 2015Kelly Knox

The Hour of Code Minecraft tutorial, aimed at kids ages 6 and up, encourages young Minecraft fans to learn to code with Blockly, a simple drag-and-drop interface.

What Are Little Coders Made of?

November 4, 2015December 13, 2017Guest

Every parent dreams of their children turning into adults with successful careers they love. But how can you tell if your kid has a bright future in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world?

‘CODEGIRL’ Documentary to Stream for Free on YouTube Nov. 1st-5th

October 31, 2015Jason Gipson-Nahman

Lesley Chilcott’s new documentary ‘CODEGIRL’ follows teams of girls from around the world as they compete in the Technovation Challenge, an international competition designed to empower girls and close the technology gender gap.

Learn/Teach HTML and CSS With Mozilla’s Thimble

September 6, 2015Jason Gipson-Nahman

This week, Mozilla relaunched Thimble, a visual HTML editor that lets you edit HTML in the browser, preview the page, and make changes in real time.

Tag: coding

Word Wednesday: ‘Help Your Kids With Computer Science’

Little Robot Friends Teach Kids to Code With Empathy

GeekDad Daily Deal: The Pay What You Want Learn to Code 2018 Bundle

GeekDad Daily Deal: A Lifetime Subscription to OSTraining Developer Courses

Kano’s Pixel Kit Reviewed. Coding Has a Bright Future.

GeekDad Daily Deal: The Complete Programming Language Bootcamp

GeekDad Daily Deal: Ultimate Coding Bundle for Free!

‘Curly Bracket: The Hidden Code’ Teaches Kids to Think Like Coders

‘Scratch Coding Cards’ Make It Easy to Pick up Programming

Business or Pleasure: Which Laptop Is Best for Your Family?

Hour of Code Lesson Ideas: Back to Basics

Free ‘Teach Kids to Code’ PDF and an Amazing Contest!

Create Start-to-Finish Games With ‘Scratch Programming Playground’

Find Your Way with Moana in the Hour of Code

GeekDad Daily Deal: Pay What You Want Learn to Code 2017 Bundle

New Kickstarter — Coding and Hardware for Spy Kids!

Robot Review: Making Wonder With Dash and Dot

GeekDad Daily Deal: Complete Front-End to Back-End Coding Bundle

So You Want to Be an Independent Game Developer…

Let’s Start Coding: The Next Step in Maker Education

Microsoft Hosts Free YouthSpark Coding Camps

Kickstarter Alert: Movin’ With the Mover Kit

Kickstarter Alert: My Two Weeks With Codeybot

If You Can Dance, You Can Code

Kano Computing – Where Was This When I Was a Kid?

Interview: PlayStation First and the Gaming Community

Start Kids on a Coding Adventure with the ‘Minecraft’ Hour of Code

What Are Little Coders Made of?

‘CODEGIRL’ Documentary to Stream for Free on YouTube Nov. 1st-5th

Learn/Teach HTML and CSS With Mozilla’s Thimble

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