7 Quick Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. A staggering 1 out of every 5 kids gets sexual solicitations online. Strangers, predators, hackers, and cyber-bullies all target kids, and their work is made easier when their screen names show age, gender, or location. To further complicate things, today’s parents must monitor a variety of devices, apps, and portals […]

18.10.2017
By David Dodge

Coding for Kids with Autism – The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Educators

Computer programming, otherwise known as coding, has become a much discussed among families with autistic children.   Many researchers and educational experts believe that there is a natural fit between many of the skills required for computer programming and some of the natural skills possessed by children on the spectrum.   Computer programming, for example, […]

15.12.2017
By David Dodge

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