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What Laptop Should I Buy My Child?

What Laptop Should I Buy My Child?

Choosing a laptop for your child can be a daunting task for any parent, but we want to make this challenge easier. Before purchasing your child’s next piece of tech, first consider the purpose of this new computer. Will it be used for programming, animation, or just touch-typing essentials? Depending on these specific interests and needs, you can factor certain software and hardware considerations like processor speed into your laptop qualifications. Here, we have provided recommendations on laptops that are durable and suitable for children (and ones we use in our clubs and camps ourselves!)
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Girls and Coding Camps by the Numbers

Girls and Coding Camps by the Numbers

Something we’re always talking about in the blue{shift} office is how we can better engage girls with the coding camps, workshops, and after-school clubs we offer. We decided to take a look at attendance numbers from the last seven holiday camps we’ve run (going back to December 2016), to see if there’s a particular age or course type at which girls are more or less engaged than others. We want to answer the question: just how divided are coding camps — and what can we do to address the discrepancy?

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The Language behind the Jargon: Coding 101

The Language behind the Jargon: Coding 101

The latest jargon can confuse even the most savvy of parents, and at blue{shift}, we want to make the translation from tech to terminology easier. Throughout this article, we are going to demystify some of the basic vocabulary surrounding programming.
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What Laptop is Best for Minecraft?

What Laptop is Best for Minecraft?

For those with children who are Minecraft modders and adventure-mode enthusiasts, choosing the correct laptop can be difficult. Minecraft modding and game design require more than just the basic processing speed, memory storage, and software platforms. We've taken a look at what the best options are for you and your gamer.
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