Due to living in an increasingly digitalized world, computer coding is important for kids for the future. These transferrable skills enable kids to learn relevant and competitive skills whilst developing a problem-solving mindset from an early age.
Technology awaits invention and this is why at Gem kids Academy we offer computer coding courses and holiday camps for children aged between 5 to 16 years.
Due to living in an increasingly digitalized world, computer coding is important for kids for the future.. These transferrable skills enable kids to learn relevant and competitive skills whilst developing a problem-solving mindset from an early age.
Technology awaits invention and this is why at Gem Kids Academy we offer computer coding courses and holiday camps for children aged between 7 to 16 years.
5 Reasons Why is coding important and benefits for kids:
Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again? Most of us don’t know the first thing about what makes our laptops, smartphone or video games tick. But by giving our children a technological based education we can give them the confidence to head out into the workplace feeling well equipped. Simply by learning the basics of coding can fundamentally change the way in which our children interact with technology. Coding empowers children to not only consume digital media and technology, but to create it.
Most kids, when equipped with the knowledge and know-how, have the abilities to master computer coding. Computer coding involves using the more rational (left-hand) side of your brain, which is used for linear thinking, sequencing and applying logic to most situations. Children, however, predominantly use the right-hand side of their brain in order to solve problems through imagination, visualisation and intuition. In order to programme a computer, you need to be able to relay a structured set of instructions and break down problems in a methodical way. Therefore, coding teaches and inspires children to view the world differently.
Although computer coding sounds technical, it does require creativity, and is a lot of fun. If children know how to code, then they can develop apps, video games, websites and more, as they watch their coding come to life. Many of the Gem kids summer camps end with your child being able to bring their own game home that they have developed during the camps.
Coding always has a set beginning, progressive middle and definitive end – just like telling a story. It has its own language where every letter in the alphabet has a special formula. This thought process has been known to also help children in other aspects of their learning, such as creative writing and oral communication.
By experimenting, children can foster their talents and learn through their mistakes. Coding is complex, challenging and can be incredibly frustrating but it can also teach us from a young age, how to solve problems and look for solutions.
