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Getting Girls Coding: Spotlight on Reshma Saujani

Getting Girls Coding: Spotlight on Reshma Saujani

We are shining a spotlight on Reshma Saujani, founder of American non-profit organisation, Girls Who Code. We explore what motivated her to try and address the gender imbalance in computer science and how Girls Who Code is also working to resocialise girls to be more brave.
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5 Family-Friendly STEM Ideas to do this Summer

5 Family-Friendly STEM Ideas to do this Summer

The summer holidays are fast approaching, and we at blue{shift} want to provide you with some great out-of-school activities that will entertain your child all summer! With these five ideas, your little programmer can keep learning — and having fun — throughout the long break.
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Why should my 5 year old start coding?

Why should my 5 year old start coding?

We want to create the next generation of innovators, creators, and coders, but what is the right age for children to learn coding? This is one question we get frequently at blue{shift}, and the answer is one that requires a parent’s subjectivity. Coding is becoming a new literacy, and teachers, parents, and schools need to prepare these children with the skills of the 21st century. But,it still comes down to: when?
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