The Coder Kids Podcast

The Coder Kids Podcast

By James Thornock and Jeff WardEducationParentingKids & FamilyEducation for Kids
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The Coder Kids Podcast episodes

  • #17 | Coding Resources for 9–14-year-olds

    In this episode, Jeff and James provide incredible resources for kids aged 9–14.


    Topics include useful hardware, software, and books to help you make the most of your time spent coding. 


    If you're interested in some of the differences between Rasberry Pi and Arduino check out this article from tom's hardware


    https://www.tomshardware.com/features/raspberry-pi-vs-arduino




    As always check out www.CoderKids.com for classes and camps


    Support Coder Kids and our mission to expand coding throughout the world by clicking the links below:


    Osmo Coding Starter Kit: https://amzn.to/2IEMsKf
    Sphero Mini: https://amzn.to/2TidFV3
    Coding Games in Scratch: https://amzn.to/3dI9n2R

    48 min
  • #16 | Squatingdog Builds Community

    In this episode, James and Jeff got the awesome opportunity to interview Squatingdog! You'll want to listen to the end of this one as you'll learn about the master of Fortnite cheatsheet creation, and his motivation to create the most inviting community on Twitch. 

    Speaking of, here are his links

    https://www.twitch.tv/squatingdog

    https://twitter.com/thesquatingdog

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tqZ1D_7hJ5K14Vg1wXYKg

    https://www.reddit.com/user/thesquatingdog/

    Download the Squatingdog for Fortnite app here

    iOS
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/squatingdog-for-fortnite/id1474023340

    Android
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bixly.fortnite


    As always check out www.CoderKids.com for classes and camps

    1 hr 9 min
  • #15 | Tech in Education Part II

    In this episode, James and Jeff share more of their thoughts about technology in education. They go into a lot of ways that you can use technology correctly in the classroom. This one isn't as heated as the last one :)

    As always, we'd love to hear from you in the comments below. Check out https://www.coderkids.com for more information on our camps and classes.

    Support Coder Kids and our mission to expand coding throughout the world by clicking the links below:

    Osmo Coding Starter Kit: https://amzn.to/2IEMsKf
    Sphero Mini: https://amzn.to/2TidFV3
    Coding Games in Scratch: https://amzn.to/3dI9n2R

    53 min
  • #14 | Tech in Education Part I

    In this episode, James and Jeff share some of their thoughts about technology in education. They go into a lot of ways that technology is used incorrectly, and technology at its best in education. This one gets heated! 

    The article we referenced is found here
    https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/12/19/131155/classroom-technology-holding-students-back-edtech-kids-education/

    58 min
  • #13 | Resources for Online Students

    In this episode, James and Jeff share some great apps and tools for students taking online courses. These tools are all designed to help you be more productive, get better skills, read faster, and have more fun. Here are the links about what we talked about. 

    Links

    Zoom
    https://zoom.us/support/download

    Discord
    https://discord.com/

    OBS Studio
    https://obsproject.com/

    Chrome/Brave Extensions

    Sprintreader
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sprint-reader-speed-readi/kejhpkmainjkpiablnfdppneidnkhdif

    Custom Cursor
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/custom-cursor-for-chrome/ogdlpmhglpejoiomcodnpjnfgcpmgale

    Grammarly
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/grammarly-for-chrome/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen

    Read Aloud
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/read-aloud-a-text-to-spee/hdhinadidafjejdhmfkjgnolgimiaplp

    Blocksite
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/block-site-website-blocke/eiimnmioipafcokbfikbljfdeojpcgbh

    Dark Reader
    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dark-reader/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh


    As always, we'd love to hear from you. Feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected] 

    Check out https://www.coderkids.com for more information on our camps and classes.

    Support Coder Kids and our mission to expand coding throughout the world by clicking the links below:

    55 min
  • #12 | Dora Palfi & imagiLabs

    In this episode, I had the excellent opportunity to talk to Dora Palfi from imagiLabs! This interview covers women in tech, being your own boss, finding balance, and finding the passion to code!

    If you want to learn more about what they do, you can find them at the links below

    Website https://imagilabs.com/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imagilabs/
    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUMkfkMYnFqGMvClNkVH8KQ
    Twitter https://twitter.com/imagilabs


    As always, we'd love to hear from you. Feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected]
    Check out https://www.coderkids.com for more information on our camps and classes.

    50 min
  • #11 | Build a PC

    In this episode, we talk about all of the parts of a computer, and what to know when building your first PC.

    As a disclaimer, we are not PC building experts. Take this episode as an awesome jump off point, and enjoy geeking out with us!

    If you are interested in building your own PC check out PC Part Picker
    https://pcpartpicker.com/

    If you have any questions or want to see some really cool builds, check out the Reddit page dedicated to PCs

    https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/

    As always, we'd love to hear from you in the comments below. Check out https://www.coderkids.com for more information on our camps and classes.



    55 min
  • #10 | Our Mission

    In this episode, we talk about the motivations that fuel our work with Coder Kids. We cover the details and background of our scholarship programs, as well as our work with non-profits.

    As always, we'd love to hear from you in the comments below. Check out https://www.coderkids.com for more information on our camps and classes.

    Support Coder Kids and our mission to expand coding throughout the world by clicking the links below:
    LEGO Minecraft: https://amzn.to/3hRD0iv
    Minecraft Figurines: https://amzn.to/3hRD0iv
    Encyclopedia of Minecraft: https://amzn.to/32SzEaJ

    41 min
  • #9 | Ultimate Immersion Builds Minecraft Assets

    In this episode, I had the excellent opportunity to talk to Ultimate Immersion!

    If you want to learn more about what he does, see his asset packs, or support him you can visit his YouTube channel here and his Patreon page here!

    As always, we'd love to hear from you in the comments below. Check out https://www.coderkids.com for more information on our camps and classes.

    Support Coder Kids and our mission to expand coding throughout the world by clicking the links below:

    LEGO Minecraft: https://amzn.to/3hRD0iv
    Minecraft Figurines: https://amzn.to/3hRD0iv
    Encyclopedia of Minecraft: https://amzn.to/32SzEaJ

    45 min

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We talk about topics relevant to coding education, tech for kids, best practices for parents, and have fun along the way.