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9 Reasons Why Every Child Should Learn to Code

While your child's future career may be uncertain right now, it never hurts to start early and prepare them for a variety of careers by introducing them to STEM topics, like coding.As a parent, the idea of teaching your child coding may seem complicated and even intimidating at first. Still, as the world grows more digitally connected, it’s clear that coding for kids is becoming essential for their future. Let's face it. The world has changed significantly in the last decade and shows no signs of slowing. 9 Reasons Why You Should Explore Coding for Kids Coding used to be traditionally reserved for computer wizs and the technologically savvy, but recently it’s become more accessible for even our youngest family members. Kids today are ‘digital natives’ and have grown up playing video games, interacting with tablets and phones, and a variety of other digital devices. And since kids pick up quickly on new concepts, coding is a natural progression to take them from digital consumers to digital creators. 1. Coding: The Language of the 21st Century Coding isn't just for traditional computer programmers. As the world shifts to a more technologically driven society, coding is becoming an increasingly beneficial literacy.Coding is essentially…

A Guide to Science Summer Camps 2022

Introduction The word ‘science’ simply put means the study so something. And, as you might guess, there is a vast array of subjects that are categorized as ‘science’ including chemistry, physics, biology, and even psychology. So, when looking for a Science Summer Camps 2022, be sure to check with your child to see exactly what type of science summer camp they have in mind. Would they enjoy studying nature? What about something involving computers and tech? Asking these questions will help ensure you find the right science summer camp in 2022. Types of Science Summer Camps If you’re not already familiar with the variety of science summer camps available, this outline will give you some great ideas to guide conversations with your child. 1. Wildlife Summer Camps These camps are great for kiddos who love animals or enjoy going for hikes and checking out the nature around them. Campers explore the outdoors as the study plants, habitats, and/or animals and their behaviors. Many of these camps also incorporate conservation concepts and practices to teach kids about preserving the world around us. 2. Coding Summer Camps Coding summer camps are a great opportunity to introduce your child to the world of coding.…

The Ultimate Guide to STEM Summer Camps 2022

Introduction Our daily lives are becoming more and more digital each day (smart refrigerators, virtual assistants, EVs) and more innovations are on the horizon (drone delivery, self-driving cars) creating a demand for jobs in technical or STEM fields. This has made STEM education a hot topic with parents over the last several years. Kids that have a solid foundation in STEM will have an upper hand at these opportunities. STEM summer camps in 2022 are a great way to get kids interested in STEM topics and keep them learning while school is out! What is STEM? STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Why is STEM education important?Most jobs related to STEM are growing in demand but lack qualified candidates. Job opportunities are increasingly becoming more global with the growth in acceptance and platforms for remote work.The US has consistently lagged compared to other countries on STEM testing scores. STEM education is vital for US students to be globally competitive.These factors make getting your kid involved in STEM more important than ever. Types of STEM Summer Camps STEM summer camps are a great way to introduce these subjects to kids at a young age. The good news is, no matter what they’re into,…

Coding for Kids: Why It’s Important and How to Get Started

Due to the rapid evolution and innovation of technology today, many children's futures will depend on their understanding and ability to work with technology, making coding for kids more important than ever. Coding is the process of communicating with a computer. It involves using a special language that computers understand to give them instructions on how to perform specific tasks. With coding, you can create things like video games, websites, and apps. Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why coding for kids is important for your child. 5 Reasons Why Coding for Kids Is Super Important! Kids who learn how to code early on have an edge over those who don't, both in math and science classes and overall academic achievement. Let's take a look at why that is. 1. Learn Problem-Solving As parents, you want your children to be as capable as possible. You know they need to think critically and solve problems, understand the world around them, and find solutions to any unknown problem they might encounter. Coding helps children think critically so they can solve problems with more confidence. They develop creativity by learning how software engineers think outside of the box to come up with…

The Top 10 Coding Resources for Kids

There is no better time than now to get your kids coding. It doesn't matter if you're coding for fun or professionally - coding can be a rewarding and lucrative career path. To help with this goal, we put together the top 10 kid-friendly coding resources. These range from programs that teach coding basics in a playful way to more advanced courses that will prepare them for an IT degree program or a career role in one of many areas such as game development or web development. So without further adieu, let's get to it. Resource #1: iCode iCode is the leader in onsite STEM education classes for students in elementary through high school. As one of the few options that offer in-person classes, students will benefit from soft skills gained through the classroom setting. Students collaborate on projects and present their results to their classmates helping them to build important teamwork skills that will benefit them throughout life. Classes range in topics from coding languages like Java and Python, to video game development, web development, robotics, drone programming, and even digital arts! Students can choose courses based on their interests and schedule and parents will appreciate the budget-friendly options,…

Computer Science For Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Parents

If you're a parent, you know it's important to teach your kids a range of skills to prepare them for their future lives. And maybe for you, this includes the critical thinking and creativity they can learn from studying computer science. But as an adult, it can be hard to know how to start teaching this topic, especially if you aren't very familiar with computer science yourself. In this guide, we’ll cover some core concepts around teaching computer science and coding to kids- but the main takeaway is that coding and computer science isn’t just for adults. Everyone, including children, can benefit from learning computer science. Let’s begin with a brief overview of coding and computer science. What is Coding and Computer Science? Coding is computer programming using a language that converts to machine-readable instructions. Learning coding languages helps us to speak to and create programs and other digital assets with computers. Coding teaches logic, allows one to build things, and sparks creativity. It also opens doors to well-paying careers such as software engineering, web development, and computer science. Computer science is a broader field that encompasses computer programming and digital systems, networks, and data. It's helpful to distinguish between…

iCode Achieves Notable Distinction On Entrepreneur Magazine’s 42nd Annual Franchise 500® List

ADDISON, Texas – iCode announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The brand was rated number 465 in the “children’s business” category.The recognition received by iCode highlights the successful expansion made by the company in 2020. The brand had several openings last year, which brings iCode’s total number of locations to 26 in communities across the United States.“It’s such an honor to be placed on this list for the first time ever by Entrepreneur,” said iCode founder and CEO Abid Abedi. "We are excited to build upon our momentum from this past year and expand into new markets. This new year is about creating lasting partnerships, supporting existing one and filling the gaps for truly exceptional computer science education for children. We feel very optimistic looking into the future.”The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.“2020 was…

iCode Opens in Metro Houston

SUGAR LAND, Texas – Kids and teens in Sugar Land can now take a “byte” out of the world of coding.As the technology industry continues to grow and power the everyday lives of Americans, there is often still a gap in the average curricula of today’s schools when it comes to teaching coding and computer science skills to children. Well, not any longer for kids and teens in Sugar Land.iCode, a national computer science education franchise, announced today that it has opened a new location in Sugar Land. On-site and online classes are currently available for students K-12. The Sugar Land iCode opened its brick-and-mortar location in August at 4899 Hwy 6 Suite 113C.The location will offer STEAM-based computer science education through proprietary curricula and a signature BELT program. The progressive BELT program graduates students to more advanced levels of coding and is built to keep students motivated to continue developing their skills similar to how belts function in the martial arts. With a convenient class schedule catering to any family’s schedule, after-school, online, summer and holiday programs will all be held at iCode Sugar Land.“Sugar Land is a great addition to the growing list of iCode facilities – we…

iCode Signs Agreement to Open in Macomb County

DETROIT, Mich. – iCode, a national computer science education franchise concept, announced today that it has signed an agreement to open a new location in Macomb County. The school, slated to open in late spring 2021, will offer STEAM-based computer science education to students K-12 through proprietary curricula and a signature BELT program (similar to how belts function in the martial arts) in its high tech, fully equipped facility. Online classes will also be offered as early as October.Kamlesh Patel is the local entrepreneur bringing the iCode location to the Macomb market. Before owning the Macomb iCode, Patel, who has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, had a successful career in project management, IT programming and software engineering. This previous experience has well-equipped him to launch and operate the new location.“I’ve been in project management and software development for nearly 30 years, but before that I was heavily into programming and teaching,” Patel said. “During college I was a teacher’s assistant, which is where my passion for teaching was ignited. I wanted to give back to the community and contribute to the next generation of students having the same success as I did, through computer programming.”iCode differentiates itself in…

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