Coding for Schools: The Ultimate Guide for Teachers and Administrators

Computer programming, otherwise known as coding, is currently offered in a small fraction of US K-12 schools. There has been a push to change this recently, as evidenced by several White House initiatives, the heavily publicized Hour of Code program, and recent large scale adoptions of hands on STEM programs such as Project Lead the Way. […]

19.09.2016
By David Dodge

How Online Minecraft Modding Classes Can Jumpstart your Child’s Future in Coding

Instead of sitting on a couch playing Minecraft on XBox, what if your child could program her own Lucky Block or code a Custom Creeper? “Modding” or modifying the source code of Minecraft using Java, the game’s programming language, is not only a great introduction to computer programming, but it additionally provides a number of other […]

19.02.2016
By David Dodge

Minecraft – A Parent’s Survival Guide

“Mom, I don’t want to eat dinner right now; a Creeper killed my character and I have to restart everything!” Sound familiar? Don’t worry – you’re not alone! Nearly every parent with a young Minecraft player at home has likely heard variations of this around suppertime. In Minecraft – A Parent’s Survival Guide, we will explore […]

19.02.2016
By David Dodge

CodaKid is launching Kids Coding Classes in Chandler!

CodaKid, a Scottsdale Arizona-based kids coding and game design academy, announced that it will be launching kids coding classes in Chandler at TechShop. Classes will begin on Saturdays in October, and will feature CodaKid’s flagship class, Modding for Minecraft with Java as well as a number of computer programming and game design classes.

28.08.2015
By David Dodge