Why Coding Games is the Best Way to Teach Kids Computer Programming

Many people ask us why we teach kids to code by building games and apps rather than with more academic software projects.   Common questions we receive are:   “Is what you’re teaching really transferable?”   “Won’t kids fall away once they realize that coding in the real world isn’t all fun and games?”   […]

02.01.2018
By David Dodge

5 Reasons Why Roblox Coding Is The Next Big Thing in Kids Computer Science Education

Move over Minecraft – there is a new kid on the block in kids coding education. For those who haven’t heard, Roblox is a first-person sandbox style game that is taking the playground by storm. With over 60M monthly users, Roblox has been on a rapid growth trajectory thanks to its exciting gameplay, multiplayer maps, and a fun commercial […]

10.01.2018
By David Dodge

So Your Kid Wants to Design Games? Here are 5 Practical Tips to Help Her Design Like The Pros

So your child wants to design games? If so, be not dismayed! You are not alone.   If you are like many parents, you may be thinking that game design is child’s play, a pie in the sky dream, and likely a waste of time.  Would it surprise you that game design is a lucrative profession, and […]

04.05.2018
By David Dodge

5 Awesome Roblox Games You Can Make At Home

Look out gaming world – Roblox is on a tear. Exploding in popularity over the last few years, Roblox now boasts over 64M monthly players, and is poised to overtake Minecraft as the #1 sandbox style game in the world.   While it’s fun to play other people’s games on the Roblox platform, increasing numbers of players […]

05.05.2018
By David Dodge