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iCode Loyalty Points: How to Redeem, Shop, and Connect Your Child’s Social Media (Step-by-Step for Parents!)
Hi Parents, Your child is earning loyalty points at iCode—and now, you can easily use those points to save on class enrollments or shop for fun items in our store! Plus, connecting your child’s social media accounts helps them earn even more rewards. Here’s a detailed, easy-to-follow guide (with pictures and videos!) on how to do it all. ✅ Part 1: Redeem Loyalty Points When You Enroll in Classes You can use loyalty points while enrolling in classes—whether through our website or the Parent Portal. Option 1: From the Website Pick a Class: Go to the iCode website and pick the class your child wants to join. Log In: After clicking Continue, select "Already a customer" and log in with your Parent Portal username and password. Apply Loyalty Points: On the payment page, you’ll see the option to Redeem your points. You will see how many points are available for each student, along with the dollar value. Select & Redeem: Choose the number of points you'd like to use and click Redeem. The total will automatically reduce by the amount covered by points. 💡 Look for the small eye icon—hovering over it will show how much was paid using points.…
Why Gamified Learning at iCode is the Future of STEM Education
Founded in 2015 in Frisco by Abid Abedi, a father who wanted to create an after-school program that kids would love rather than dread, iCode has grown into a nationwide phenomenon. With programs in STEM, coding, robotics, gaming, and more, iCode combines education and entertainment to keep children ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced technological world. Watch This Video About iCode from CW33 Abedi, a father of three daughters, understood the importance of designing a welcoming and exciting place for children to learn. He envisioned a space where kids could develop both technical and soft skills, such as communication, in an environment that felt more like a playground than a classroom. “Over the last several decades, the traditional way of teaching hasn’t changed. As a result, our children are falling further and further behind while our culture and tech continue to rapidly advance beyond what is taught in the traditional classroom,” Abedi explains. As iCode celebrates its 100th education franchise location and projects to double by the end of 2024, it's clear that their innovative approach is resonating with parents and children alike. Whether it’s after-school learning opportunities or summer camps, iCode’s programs are crafted to make learning fun,…
What is Coding For Kids? Ultimate Guide For Parents | iCode
Coding (AKA computer programming) is wildly popular for kids today. Society relies on technology for virtually everything. Entire industries are falling away due to automation. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s time to think about how to set your young child up for these new opportunities and success in the future by teaching kids coding and the basics of computer science.As technological advancements continue to evolve over the decades to come, coding will become a critical skill.Kids who learn basic coding skills today will have less to fear from artificial intelligence (AI) and automation because they will code the next AI programs instead of being replaced by them.But what exactly is coding and how can you teach it to your kids? That’s what we’ll cover in this article. What is Coding for Kids? Coding refers to computer programming. Some people call this “writing code.” Computer programs are created from many lines of text and numbers (code). When code is written in the proper order in the appropriate software program, the software can execute whatever command the code represents. For instance, in a software program that accepts HyperText Markup Language (HTML) writing <br> is like hitting the enter key when typing…