Marc Scott – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:34:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Bridging the gap from Scratch to Python: Introducing ‘Paint with Python’ https://noise.getoto.net/2024/08/28/bridging-the-gap-from-scratch-to-python-introducing-paint-with-python/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:34:11 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88064 We have developed an innovative activity to support young people as they transition from visual programming languages like Scratch to text-based programming languages like Python. This activity introduces a unique interface that empowers learners to easily interact with Python while they create a customised painting app. “The kids liked the self-paced learning, it allowed them…

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]]> Make a robot: A fun and educational journey into robotics for kids https://noise.getoto.net/2023/09/07/make-a-robot-a-fun-and-educational-journey-into-robotics-for-kids/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:57:23 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84759 Lots of kids are excited about robotics, and we have the free resources you need to help your children start making robots. What’s a robot anyway? Did you know that the concept of robotics dates back to ancient Greece, where a mathematician built a self-propelled flying pigeon to understand bird flight? Today, we have robots…

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]]> More Unity: Dive deeper into 3D worlds, game design and programming https://noise.getoto.net/2023/06/27/more-unity-dive-deeper-into-3d-worlds-game-design-and-programming/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:05:57 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84271 Our ‘Intro to Unity’ educational project path is a big success, sparking lots of young people’s passion for 3D game design and programming. Today we introduce the ‘More Unity‘ project path — the perfect next step for young people who have completed our ‘Intro to Unity‘ path. This new free path is designed to bridge…

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]]> Kids’ coding languages https://noise.getoto.net/2023/04/28/kids-coding-languages/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:47:30 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83768 Programming is becoming an increasingly useful skill in today’s society. As we continue to rely more and more on software and digital technology, knowing how to code is also more and more valuable. That’s why many parents are looking for ways to introduce their children to programming. You might find it difficult to know where…

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]]> At what age can a child start coding? https://noise.getoto.net/2022/11/08/at-what-age-can-a-child-start-coding/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:22:23 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81878 Coding, or computer programming, is a way of writing instructions so that computers can complete tasks. Those instructions can be as simple as ‘move a toy robot forwards for three seconds and then make a beep’, or more complicated instructions, such as ‘check the weather in my local area and then adjust the heating in…

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]]> How do I start my child coding? https://noise.getoto.net/2022/07/14/how-do-i-start-my-child-coding/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:21:04 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=80442 You may have heard a lot about coding and how important it is for children to start learning about coding as early as possible. Computers have become part of our lives, and we’re not just talking about the laptop or desktop computer you might have in your home or on your desk at work. Your…

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