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Category Archives: Coder Blog
The First Computer Programmer Was a Woman
Did you know that women were at the center of the invention of computer science? From Ada Lovelace in the 1800’s to the women at the core of computing during the World Wars and our flight to the moon, women have left their indelible stamps on the field of Computer Science.
Is Coding Better Suited for Men?
A Google employee recently wrote a controversial memo about women and their evolutionary differences as it related to their propensity to code. Are men really better equipped and more likely to major in, get a job in, and rise to the top in computer science?
7 Ways Your Kids Can Learn to Code
Parents have lots of options these days in getting their kids to code. Find out what they are in this blog.
Offline Coding Ideas?
Looking for ideas to teach kids coding concepts without a computer?
A Coder’s Opinion – How Technology Affects Our Kids
How should parents deal with the overwhelming amount of tech our kids use every day? Here’s one coder’s opinion.
Is a Kid’s Education Franchise Right for You?
Ever wonder if a kids education franchise is right for you? This article (original written for Franchise Handbook) gives you some insight on what it’s like to run one, and might even help you see if it’s right for you.
Coding for Six-Year-Olds and Younger
Read this before teaching your 6 and under child how to code. It’ll give you a good perspective and some great ideas on how to do it.
Let’s teach more Kids to Code. We Don’t Need More LeBrons!
We don’t need more Lebrons. Find out why and what we do need more of!
Coding for the Blind and the Elderly
Blind or elderly students can learn to code too! Have a quick read about our unique Coder School students and the kinds of challenges we face when teaching them to code.