Hansel, Author at theCoderSchool Blog

Coding Classes for Kids – The Python Programming Language

Coding Classes for Kids – The Python Programming Language Picking a programming language for your child to study can be tough. They probably don’t have a great feel for what the entire coding experience is going to be like. So maybe they start off with something very visual, like Scratch. They learn the basics and… Continue reading Coding Classes for Kids – The Python Programming Language

Coding Classes for Kids – What Works?

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Coding Classes for Kids – What Works? Parents who are researching the right programming language to teach their child often don’t know where to start. And that’s okay, because until about a decade ago, even professional educators weren’t certain which programming language and what teaching methods worked best for kids between the ages of eight… Continue reading Coding Classes for Kids – What Works?

6 Tips to Ace Your Next Test

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Do you have a big test coming up? It’s normal to feel nervous. After all, if test taking were a breeze, they wouldn’t call it a “test.” However, there are ways to increase your confidence… and your chances of scoring a good grade. The best part is that these ideas aren’t difficult to implement at… Continue reading 6 Tips to Ace Your Next Test

What Exactly is Coding?

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We’ve discussed the endless possibilities that arise from learning to code, and how fun it is to learn. You’ve probably seen the power of coding every day on the internet, in the video games you play, and in the technology segments that play during the news, but maybe you’re still not quite clear of one… Continue reading What Exactly is Coding?

Next Level Coding: 10 Fun Video Games for Coders

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Learning about coding will give you the tools to make a video game, but did you know playing games can teach you to code? It’s true! While some may simply contain stories inspired by the world of coding, others teach players how to code with problem solving, critical thinking, and of course fun. Ever since… Continue reading Next Level Coding: 10 Fun Video Games for Coders

7 Tips to Keep Your Workspace Organized

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Think of your brain as a storage unit. While it grows with every day that passes, it still can only contain so much information at once. When you’re working on something difficult, a lot is required from your brain. So, while you’re struggling to figure out an error you made in a sequence, you don’t… Continue reading 7 Tips to Keep Your Workspace Organized

6 Hacks to Keep Your Computer Clean

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The moment you begin your journey into the world of coding, you learn that the computer you use is your best friend. Sure, it can act up sometimes, and the occasional bug or two might make life hard for you, but programming languages are nothing without the machines we need to talk to. That’s why… Continue reading 6 Hacks to Keep Your Computer Clean

9 Songs to Listen to While Coding

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You see it all the time, people running outside and working out at the gym with headphones on. They don’t only want to look cool, they just know that music makes working out significantly better! So, why wouldn’t you take the same approach when working out your mind? Coding is the ultimate mind… Continue reading 9 Songs to Listen to While Coding

Is Coding Fun?

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If you hear a statistic like “58% of parents feel that coding and programming is the most beneficial skill to their child’s future,” you’d assume coding is boring. Let’s be honest, anytime we’re told something is “beneficial” to our future we think of work or something we must do. Coding is one of the few… Continue reading Is Coding Fun?

Can Coding Make You Smarter?

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Popular media has given audiences the perception that coders are mega geniuses, sitting in a basement, locked away from the rest of the world as they type away furiously in a stained t-shirt. For the most case, this isn’t true… In all reality, computer programmers and the other people who use coding on… Continue reading Can Coding Make You Smarter?