With school right around the corner, de-stress by taking a look at some of these interesting articles. Explore everything from young tech geniuses to interesting coding challenges!
1. 5 Women Revolutionizing the Tech World
With only 20% of computer science students and computer science professionals being women, it’s always nice to see examples of successful CS women. This article covers five women who are impacting the tech world TODAY.
2. Letter to a Young Programmer
Show this letter to any child that is just getting into programming. This letter is a sweet and silly letter giving some great encouragement and some true tips for young programmers.
3. Future technology: 22 ideas about to change our world
Interested in what cool technology is going to shape our futures? Check out this awesome article. It has everything from robot dogs to machines that stop forest fires with sound.
4. 10 Best Robots for Kids to Learn STEM
Sometimes students prefer a more hands on approach when learning about STEM. If you’re in the market for a new and fun educational opportunity, get your hands on one of these ten robots.
5. It’s more important than ever for kids to learn to code. Here’s what parents can do to get them excited about it
This article takes a dive into understanding the importance of learning how to code. Taking into account COVID-19’s impact on several markets, the author discusses how coding can help put children ahead in their field.
6. China bans Scratch, MIT’s programming language for kids
In recent news, China banned MIT’s Scratch. Once used as a tool to help accelerate students’ coding education all over the world, now Chine, a leading nation, has decided to ban Scratch because of anti-China messages.
7. Pi-top [4] Review: Learning Made Easy on the Raspberry Pi
If you don’t already have one, you should definitely look into this. Raspberry Pis were released back in 2012 and have put computing power in the hands of the people. But don’t take my word for it, this article gives a detailed review!
8. Coding books for kids: Initial computer coding lessons for curious kids
If your child enjoys reading, then they may want to check out one of these coding books! Here is a list of programming books created specifically for kids, along with information on how to get them.
9. Kids Can Have Fun And Learn To Code With This Cool Robot
iRobot is a fun and creative tool designed with kids in mind. This robot will not only teach your child how to learn, but it also provides an opportunity to be a creative outlet by using it to create cool art!
10. The best STEM toys 2020
Having a good foundation in STEM is an important 21st century skill. Learning doesn’t have to be boring, however. Check out these toys that will help your kid learn different STEM concepts!
