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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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iCode Opens in Boise Area
BOISE, Idaho – Kids and teens in Boise and Treasure Valley 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 Boise and surrounding areas.iCode, a national computer science education franchise, announced today that it is opening a new location in Boise. Online classes are currently available for students K-12. iCode of Boise will open its brick-and-mortar location in the early fall in Harris Ranch.“I am so excited to be offering in-person, hybrid, and online education program to the young students of Boise and Treasure Valley,” said Stephania Moore, the former Registered Nurse, who is bringing the iCode location to the area. “Our summer program is a great outlet for kids to stay academically involved during the months between school years’.”With Stephania’s experience as a Registered Nurse and background in Organization Performance and Workplace Learning, she is well equipped to operate the new location. The location will offer STEAM-based computer science education…
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