Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – October 2019

Elaine Hill — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:08:27 +0000

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Technology, innovation, and creativity are shaping and changing our world at an alarming rate. In this month’s Top 10 there’s a clear focus on how creativity and innovation transform our world – sometimes in controversial ways.

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8 Year-Old Mexican Girl Invents A Solar Water Heater & Wins Nuclear Science Prize

Xochitl Cruz invented a solar device to heat water in order to combat deforestation. People across the globe lack access to electricity or natural gas to heat water so they burn wood.

A Hesitant Newbie Takes on Coding

Pauline Potvitsky shares her honest story of what it was like to take her first computer science course. Although she was hesitant and faced some challenges, she is glad she took the leap into CS.

11 Popular Programming Languages to Open Doors

This article provides a concise summary of what differentiates one programming language from another, and which career paths each language lends itself to.

Against All The Odds – Jonathan’s Story

A young man who never liked school and lacked direction in his life experienced a complete turnaround after taking a one-week computer course. He is now a successful freelance developer.

Curious Kids: how do mobile phones and tablets work?

Are you curious about how tablets mobile phones work? This article breaks down technology into easy, understandable “bytes” suitable for all ages.

Cyber Security Week: 4 Tips to Be Consistently Safe Online

Online safety is a concern for everyone. Knowing how to protect yourself from cyber crime is more important than ever. This article gives some simple tips for how to stay safe online.

Marty Chavez: Coding on Wall St. Is as Important as Writing English

An expert Wall Street executive explains why coding skills are just as important as writing skills to Wall Street companies during this video interview.

Learning to code – a skill for all ages

Singapore has implemented a program to build coding skills among its aging workers. As robots replace traditional job skills, more adults will need coding skills to fill the need in technology fields.

Balmain reveals line-up of virtual models for latest campaign

Balmain, a luxury French fashion house, has introduced virtual models for its latest advertising campaign. These controversial digital supermodels already have thousands of followers on social media.

That Music You’re Dancing To? It’s Code

Music focused coding environments allow for the creation of live coding events, which are becoming popular in major world cities. Creating music through code is an artistic and creative release for these unique musicians.

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – September 2019

Elaine Hill — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:00:53 +0000

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As the world becomes smaller, we wonder how we impact this planet. Sometimes we wonder and worry about the future. September’s Top 10 posts reveal concerns and hopes for a future impacted and driven by technology.

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Ted Radio Hour: Anthropocene

This Ted Radio Hour broadcast from 2016 is still very relevant today. Learn how humans and technology are ushering in a new geological era called the Anthropocene.

Why You Should Never Borrow Someone Else’s Charging Cable

You wouldn’t borrow someone else’s underwear – the same goes for using someone else’s charging cable. This article from Forbes details the latest security threat from savvy hackers.

Programming languages: Which was most popular each year?

This article about the TIOBE Programming Hall of Fame, lists the most popular programming languages from 2003 – 2018. You might be surprised when you see the winners!

5 Programming Languages That Are Probably Doomed

Technology is a fast-moving, rapidly changing beast. These five popular programming languages were once a staple of business, but are now declining in popularity.

The Only Learning Resources Your Children Will Ever Need To Be Smarter

Using online resources for learning is one of the best ways to prepare students for college. This article, by Life Hack, provides 10 quality, online learning resources for parents and students.

UW launches new school of computer science

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has launched a new school of Computer Science in response to a shortage of computer professionals and an increase in technology students.

This Teen Hacker Found Bugs in School Software That Exposed Millions of Records

18-year-old Bill Demirkapi, white-hat hacker, spent his time after school hacking into two education software giants.

Social spending on kids yields biggest bang for the buck

Not only is it the right thing to do, but it’s also the smart thing to do. According to a new scientific study, investing in children from lower income homes pays big benefits.

Apple Will Give You $1 Million to Hack an iPhone

It’s the biggest prize Apple has ever offered. Apple and other large tech companies are paying big bucks to people who will “hack and tell” proving that vulnerabilities are a top priority.

The Secret to Being a Top Developer Is Building Things! Here’s a List of Fun Apps to Build!

This article provides a list of eight coding projects to build using the language or tool of your choice. Have fun while you are learning and build your coding muscle!

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Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – October 2019

Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids – September 2019