Blueshift: Creative Coding For Creative Kids

'The Department for Education said the government had acknowledged the importance of computing by making it a compulsory part of the national curriculum.'
Computer Science, replacing the ICT GCSE, has seen a slow increase in student interest. It's a more challenging course, but there are so many practical applications of the skills one can learn, so we hope more kids will take the leap!
Full story article below on BBC News:

'Really inspirational and heart-warming stories were captured – but one story in particular stood out to judges...'
Promethean wants to hear stories from educators about significant moments of their teaching careers with the #ClassroomStory competition, where winners can get their hands on a Promethean ActivPanel.
Check out the full article below and read up on Daniel's inspiring story 😭

'A student said she had developed eye strain and missed talking to teachers and students in class. “Everyone is more stressed now.”'
While Summit sounds like a wonderful system for training children to becoming self-innovators, it appears there are some barriers in the way to it becoming the education tool it was designed to be.
This is why on-screen learning should be tempered with off-screen activities and, more importantly, a personal approach that only a teacher can provi...de, ensuring that the lessons are more relatable and the pupils' need for social interaction.
What do you think of the Summit program? You can find the full article below!
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Coding is better together, so refer a friend and earn £50 when they sign up for camp!
blue{shift} camps are a great way for kids to express their creative sides. There are so many kids we'd love to help and we'll get our chance if you can spread the word.
💲 Follow the link below to receive a referral discount code to give to a friend, saving them £50 and netting you £50 when they register for camp! 💲

Complimented with a range of videos and practical activities, Childnet's 'Myth vs Reality' toolkit aims to raise 11-14 year olds' awareness of important online topics, like online relationships, pornography, and body image, and how to navigate about them safely.
With these topics entering the school curriculum in late 2020, the toolkit is poised to further improve kids' understanding of how to be safe on the internet 💻
Read the full EdTechnology article below, and you can learn more about the toolkit here: https://buff.ly/2V54OcI

These are the droids you're looking for 🖐️ Lego are releasing a set of Star Wars-themed kits designed to introduce kids to the digital world 🤖💻
We love products that shine a light on the fun and creative sides to STEM subjects, so please check out the full article on TechCrunch:

In a couple of weeks' time, blue{shift} is holding a coding and robotics holiday camp in Notting Hill. We have a variety of courses available to kids itching to express their creative sides, including GAME HACKING WITH PYTHON 🎮🐍
Budding game designers will learn to code with Python, one of the most widely-used languages in the digital world, and create their own games from the ground up. Your child will have a blast developing a practical skillset they can take into later life!
Reserve a spot to start their digital adventure through the link below!

blue{shift} is all about improving children's wellbeing, and it's important that kids spend as much time off-screen as well as on-screen.
With the Den, a physical home for smart devices, and its companion app, parents can set sessions during which the housing unit opens to allow kids to access their gadgets.
Now available on Amazon, you can read all about the Den below!

Coding is better together, so refer a friend and earn £50 when they sign up for camp!
blue{shift} camps are a great way for kids to express their creative sides. There are so many kids we'd love to help and we'll get our chance if you can spread the word.
Follow the link below to receive a referral discount code to give to a friend, saving them £50 and netting you £50 when they register for camp!

'Children are curious; they use exploration and discovery to imagine and act out stories from a young age.'
The folks at LEGO Education talk about making STEAM subjects interesting for kids: If your children have a knack for coding and robotics, we'd recommend checking out what they have to say!
Find the full article on Education Technology:

'Teaching out of the box, more use of humor, pushing fun science projects and competitions and relating math to real-life activities would work for [kids].'
Though based on a survey for 16-18 year olds, it would be prudent to tailor STEM subject materials towards more fun experiences for kids of all ages. We certainly think it works rather well! 🤓
You can find the full article below:

'AR makes it possible for [kids] to have the same tangible and contextual sensation while giving them a bigger outlet for their creativity.'
An app game that acclimatises children to coding, robotics, and critical thinking? 😮 RosieReality is making a wonderful contribution in getting more kids into STEM subjects!
Here is a link to the full article:

Coding is better together, so refer a friend and earn £50 when they sign up for camp!
blue{shift} camps are a great way for kids to express their creative sides. There are so many kids we'd love to help and we'll get our chance if you can spread the word.
Follow the link below to receive a referral discount code to give to a friend, saving them £50 and netting you £50 when they register for camp!

'I don't post things because I'm really aware of my personal details and stuff.'
WIRED interviews ten ten year-olds and asks them about their relationships with technology, and what they think the world will be like in the future. These kids are pretty sensible, exercising caution when online and sharing their ideas for future inventions!
Read the whole story below:

'Little girls can like things like space and sharks that aren’t necessarily girly, but still want to wear a dress.'
We agree completely, girls should be encouraged to like (and wear) what they like! Not only are these dresses super-inspiring, they're also pretty stylin' 😎👗
Find the full story is on Parent's Magazine:

blue{shift} is all about equal opportunity, and we want to shine the light on some great minds that have forever changed the realm of science and technology, but maybe haven't found the recognition they deserve.
Check out these unsung mathematicians and their very important contributions on Science Focus:

'Young people think science is miles away from what they do and enjoy everyday - but it's there at the gym, in your smart phone or clothes.'
Learning about physics teaches kids about the world around them, laying the foundation for them to become scientists and inventors. We hope this new education scheme inspires a new generations of creators!
Check out the full BBC story in the link below:

blue{shift} is letting in the sunshine at our May and Summer holiday camps and in West London for children aged 5-14.
Kids can join us at camp for a week bursting with fun creative coding and robotics, where they can learn some practical skills they can use for the rest of their lives!
Our Summer camps are super popular, so follow the link below and book your space before it's too late!