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Lose the fear and learn to code: debunking myths about programming
Halloween is just around the corner, and we know these days can be spooky for various reasons, but one thing that never scares us at Codelearn is learning to code. When it comes to programming, it’s common for people without any experience to think it’s a highly complicated field, or that only certain types of people can understand it. However, like many other skills, these fears often arise from misconceptions we’ve come to believe over time. So, this week, we want to explore some of the most common myths about programming and try to debunk them, proving that coding isn’t as mysterious as it seems and that anyone can learn it.
Programming basics: learning to code from scratch
Programming is the language of machines. If we want to communicate with computers and give them specific instructions to perform tasks, we need to learn how to code. For beginners, this can seem challenging, especially with no prior experience. A common question people have when starting to learn programming from scratch is where to begin and what the first steps should be. Like in any other field, understanding the core concepts is essential for moving in the right direction and eventually mastering any programming language.
Computational thinking as the core of STEAM education
With technology and innovation as the fundamental pillars of our society, education is undergoing a transformation. Slowly but surely, educational systems worldwide are adapting to the emerging needs of both the present and the future, preparing today’s youth for personal and professional challenges. In this context, STEAM education has gained considerable popularity, as it blends various disciplines and promotes more integrated and contextualized learning. Undoubtedly, computational thinking is one of the key skills at the heart of this approach and has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn.
A unique and fun coding after-school program
There are only a few days left before the start of the 2024-2025 school year, which also means the return of after-school activities. This week, all Codelearn centers have reopened their doors after an August in which the programming after-school program remained active exclusively online. Both for adults and children, autumn is always a great time to discover new activities, and that’s why, even though Codelearn offers open enrollment year-round, September is one of the best times to join the adventure of learning to code.
In August, learn to code and win prizes on the platform
July has ended, along with our summer camps and our in-person after-school program, and it’s time to take a few days off for vacation. As every year, our centers will be closed during August, but we remind you that the coding after-school program remains active every day thanks to our online platform. Students can continue to access the platform whenever they want and work at their own pace from home or anywhere in the world, ensuring that everyone keeps their mind active by doing programming exercises. Moreover, since we know that it’s harder to concentrate during your summer holidays, once again we offer you extra motivation to work in August: there will be a monthly ranking and special points that can only be earned during this month, granting access to exclusive prizes.