coding for kids – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:02:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Fostering creativity through open-ended projects with Code Editor for Education https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/26/fostering-creativity-through-open-ended-projects-with-code-editor-for-education/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:02:38 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91553 Tom Mason is Head of Mathematics and Head of ICT at St Joseph’s College, an all-boys secondary school in South East London. He is passionate about teaching and learning, and has a keen interest in digital education practices. Mr Mason recently set his Year 10 students a creative coding challenge, which they completed using our…

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]]> Begin your Code Club journey: Set up a club today https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/03/begin-your-code-club-journey-set-up-a-club-today/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:30:26 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90845 Inspired to set up a Code Club but not sure where to start? In this blog we hear from the amazing network of Code Club leaders and mentors, and we give you practical tips on how to take the first steps to set up your own club.  About Code Club Code Club is a thriving…

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]]> New to coding? Resources to help children learn to code https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/02/new-to-coding-resources-to-help-children-learn-to-code/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:30:55 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90507 Here at the Raspberry Pi Foundation we believe ensuring every child knows how to code will equip them with the skills to thrive in the future.  But what do we mean by coding and how can you get started? Coding is how humans give instructions to computers. Machines process and execute these instructions to perform…

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]]> A Code Club in every school and library https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/01/a-code-club-in-every-school-and-library/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90787 Today we are starting a campaign to support every school and library in the UK to set up a free Code Club to make sure that all young people can develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the age of AI. Over the past decade, Code Club has provided more than 2…

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]]> From player to maker: Learn to code by creating your own game https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/20/from-player-to-maker-learn-to-code-by-creating-your-own-game/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:27:37 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90576 At Code Club, we believe learning to code should be as fun as it is empowering — what better way to start than making your own game? Whether it’s about pixelated pirates, racing robots, or a time-travelling llama, creating a game is one of the most exciting ways to explore coding. We’ve seen young people…

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]]> How to give your students structure as they learn programming skills https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/19/how-to-give-your-students-structure-as-they-learn-programming-skills/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:01:45 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90522 Creating a computer program involves many different skills — knowing how to code is just one part. When we teach programming to young people, we want to guide them to learn these skills in a structured way. The ‘levels of abstraction’ framework is a great tool for doing that. This blog describes how using the…

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]]> Why kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI  https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/04/why-kids-still-need-to-learn-to-code-in-the-age-of-ai/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:20 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90354 Today we’re publishing a position paper setting out five arguments for why we think that kids still need to learn to code in the age of artificial intelligence. Just like every wave of technological innovation that has come before, the advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are raising profound questions about the future of human work.…

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]]> Ready, set, Scratch: A beginner’s guide to creative coding https://noise.getoto.net/2025/05/16/ready-set-scratch-a-beginners-guide-to-creative-coding/ Fri, 16 May 2025 10:01:41 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90164 What is Scratch? Scratch is a free, beginner-friendly coding platform that allows young people to create animations, games, and interactive stories using simple visual blocks. Scratch removes some of the complexity of coding by replacing syntax-heavy programming languages with intuitive drag-and-drop blocks. This lets creativity take centre stage and makes it the perfect first step…

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]]> Celebrating young tech creators at Coolest Projects Ireland 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/03/12/celebrating-young-tech-creators-at-coolest-projects-ireland-2025/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:52:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89619 Earlier this month, young creators gathered at the Sport Ireland Campus National Indoor Training Centre in Dublin for Coolest Projects Ireland 2025, an inspiring showcase of creativity, coding, and problem solving. With more than 80 participants sharing over 60 incredible projects, this year’s event highlighted the passion and innovation of young creators from across Northern…

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]]> Code Club: Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Creators https://noise.getoto.net/2025/02/19/code-club-empowering-the-next-generation-of-digital-creators/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:25:09 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89484 Code Club is more than just a place to learn coding — it’s a thriving global community where young minds discover, create, and grow with technology. With a refreshed look and ambitious goals for 2025, Code Club is set to connect an even larger network of mentors and reach millions more young people worldwide. Since…

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]]> Entry is open for Coolest Projects 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/01/14/entry-is-open-for-coolest-projects-2025/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89264 Coolest Projects is our global technology showcase for young people aged up to 18. Coolest Projects gives young creators the incredible opportunity to share the cool stuff they’ve made using digital technology with a global audience. Everyone who takes part will also receive certificates and rewards to celebrate their achievements. What you need to know…

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]]> Ready to remix? Favourite projects to tinker with https://noise.getoto.net/2025/01/02/ready-to-remix-favourite-projects-to-tinker-with/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:25:29 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89190 From crafting interactive stories to designing captivating games, the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s coding projects offer a hands-on approach to learning, igniting creativity and developing the skills young people need, like perseverance and problem-solving. In this blog, I explore two of my favourite projects that young coders will love. Our projects are free and open to…

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]]> Celebrating Coolest Projects 2024, plus dates for 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2024/10/01/celebrating-coolest-projects-2024-plus-dates-for-2025/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:02:56 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88543 Coolest Projects celebrates young digital creators and the amazing things they make with technology. Today, we’re sharing the impact that taking part in Coolest Projects showcases has on young people’s motivation and confidence, as well as announcing dates for Coolest Projects 2025. Coolest Projects in 2024 This year, 7197 young people across 4678 projects took…

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]]> Introducing the new Code Club https://noise.getoto.net/2024/09/24/introducing-the-new-code-club/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:23:43 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88474 Today we’re unveiling a fresh look and feel for Code Club, along with a new ambition to inspire 10 million more young people to get creative with technology over the next decade. Code Club is a network of free coding clubs where young people learn how to create with technology. Founded in the UK in…

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]]> 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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]]> Get ready for Moonhack 2024: Projects on climate change https://noise.getoto.net/2024/08/21/get-ready-for-moonhack-2024-projects-on-climate-change/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:17:25 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88036 Moonhack is a free, international coding challenge for young people run online every year by Code Club Australia, powered by our partner the Telstra Foundation. The yearly challenge is open to young people worldwide, and in 2023, over 44,500 young people registered to take part. Moonhack 2024 runs from 14 to 31 October. This year’s…

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]]> Coolest Projects 2024: 7197 young tech creators showcase their projects online https://noise.getoto.net/2024/06/27/coolest-projects-2024-7197-young-tech-creators-showcase-their-projects-online/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:36:24 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=87641 Our Coolest Projects 2024 online showcase has come to a close, with 7197 young people from 43 countries sharing the incredible things they have made with code. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part! Coolest Projects is our annual global celebration of young digital creators and the cool things they make with technology. This…

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]]> Get young people making interactive websites with JavaScript and our ‘More web’ path https://noise.getoto.net/2024/04/25/get-young-people-making-interactive-websites-with-javascript-and-our-more-web-path/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:59:54 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=87120 Modern web design has turned websites from static and boring walls of information into ways of providing fun and engaging experiences to the user. Our new ‘More web’ project path shows young creators how to add interaction and animation to a webpage through JavaScript code. Why learn JavaScript? As of 2024, JavaScript is the most…

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]]> Young people’s Astro Pi code is sent to the International Space Station https://noise.getoto.net/2024/04/22/young-peoples-astro-pi-code-is-sent-to-the-international-space-station/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:23:21 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86914 Young people taking part in the European Astro Pi Challenge are about to have their computer programs sent to the International Space Station (ISS). Astro Pi is run annually in collaboration by us and ESA Education, and offers two ways to get involved: Mission Zero and Mission Space Lab. This year, over 25,000 young people…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Arno & Timo https://noise.getoto.net/2024/04/11/celebrating-the-community-arno-timo/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:37:28 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86796 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. In our latest story, we’re heading to Alkmaar, the Netherlands, to meet Arno and Timo, CoderDojo enthusiasts who have transitioned…

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