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The Many Different Career Paths in IT

Published on April 10, 2023
Parents enroll their children in online coding classes for different reasons, but probably the two most popular are that they’re fun and prepare kids for their eventual entry into the workforce. RP4K puts video games at the centre of what we teach and uses gamification dynamics in class to ensure the sessions are engaging and […]
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5 Popular Programming Languages in IT Right Now

Published on March 8, 2023
To non-coders, it may seem like there is one thing called “computer programming” or “coding” that is merely one skill. In reality, there are multiple coding languages, each one with its own rules and syntax. Some coding languages are more useful for certain applications than others. Knowing one doesn’t guarantee you can write code for […]
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Best Coding Tools for High School Students

Published on October 4, 2022
It’s fitting that computer coders, renowned for their lateral thinking, use computers to make their lives easier. Programmers use coding tools to help them debug, test, and create software. Chefs, for example, use kitchen hacks learned over years of experience, like how to push a chef’s knife against garlic to coax it out of its […]
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Coding & Problem Solving

Published on April 8, 2022
People are free to see or interpret computer coding in very different ways. Just like a language such as English can be wielded very differently depending on who is writing or speaking it, coding bears the signature of whoever is at the keyboard. Just like mathematicians can take different routes to arrive at the same […]
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Your Brain on Computer Programming

Published on March 17, 2022
The human brain is a fascinating thing. The number of synaptic connections firing per second at any one time is impressive and learning how to code computers involves lots of focus and concentration. A child’s brain develops gradually over the years, and what they do along the way can help or harm this process. Knowing […]
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Teach Your Kids How to Code this New Year

Published on January 13, 2020
Human history of making New Year’s resolutions dates as far back as 4000 years ago by the ancient Babylonians where they made promises to the gods to repay their debts. The ancient Romans were the ones who began to look to the past and make promises to the god Janus that they would do better. […]
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5 Programming Career Paths for Kids that Know How to Code

Published on November 11, 2019
Generally, it’s encouraged that kids begin planning their careers as soon as possible. The thing is that many of them are too busy being kids to think about that sort of thing. Which is totally natural – growing up is all about exploring, gaining experience, and learning loads of new things! That’s why learning through […]
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5 Reasons to Sign Up for Coding Classes for Kids

Published on August 26, 2019
Everyone can learn to code, even kids. In fact, the earlier they start, the easier it is for them to wrap their heads around key concepts, problem solving, and the logic of programming. They can start learning as soon as they begin their early education at school, and advance throughout their primary and secondary school […]
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Discover How C# Became the Ideal Computer Programming Language for Kids

Published on July 30, 2019
Learning computer programming can help kids develop technical skills for the future.  The goal could be to simply learn to move an object on-screen or build an entire game. C# has become an invaluable teaching tool in computer programming classes for kids, so let’s explore how the language developed and why so many teachers are […]
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The Best Computer Programming Languages for Kids to Learn

Published on July 24, 2019
Kids will benefit for the rest of their lives by learning computer programming languages. But choosing the right class and the right language can make all the difference. So, which is the best computer programming language for your kids to learn? Let’s explore the options. Scratch For kids interested in animation or simple game development, […]
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