The Honeybee Crisis Most of us are aware of the honeybee crisis. The environmentally sustaining species – pollinating 80% of the world – have been dying out at a surprising rate. So, scientists in Japan have been working on a backup plan, just in case: Pollinator drones. How Pollinator Drones Can Help In the distant […]
World’s Tiniest Computer and What It Means For Your Child
What Is That Speck? See that really tiny black speck? That’s a computer! And that giant white rock next to it is actually a grain of rice… I know – mind BLOWN! Measuring in at 0.04 cubic millimeters, this is officially the world’s tiniest computer. Now, you can’t play Fortnite on this little guy, but […]
New Additions to Coding Camp
Classroom Antics is adding invention components to our Computer Programming camp this summer. The entire curriculum has been refreshed and enhanced to include new electrical engineering concepts and hacks. We are accomplishing this using software programming in Scratch and hardware tools from Makey Makey. This tech camp really lets kids get creative with coding which is why […]
Swift Playgrounds App, Another Option for Coding Education
Swift Playgrounds is a new app from Apple that allows users to learn how to code using the Swift Programming language on an iPad. The Swift Playgrounds app allows users to learn to code using a combination of lessons and challenges within the app. A coder can decide to learn to code by completing the Swift […]
Resources to Encourage Coding and Creativity with Scratch
“All of my friends who have younger siblings who are going to college or high school – my number one piece of advice is: You should learn how to program.” -Mark Zuckerberg After an exciting week of learning computer programming at Tech Camp, you want to capitalize on your child’s enthusiasm and keep them coding at home. […]
Are Girls-Only Camps the Answer?
“If you don’t feel a sense of belonging, if you don’t feel like you’re being supported, you’re more likely to leave.” -Maria Klawe of Harvey Mudd College Source: Girls just want to code. The trick is making sure they don’t stop – CNET Commentary The story above was posted on CNET today, and it gave […]
What is the Hour of Code?
The Hour of Code is a worldwide initiative, during the week of December 9-15, 2013, to get children introduced to computer programming. It is designed to demystify what programming is (also known as coding) and show students that everyone can learn this life-long skill. President Obama calls on Every American to Learn Code. What is Programming? […]
New BSA Merit Badges Align with Tech Camps
By the end of 2014, there will be a Boy Scout Merit Badge to coincide with every one of our technology camps: Robotics, Game Design, Animation, and Programming! Here are the details for each badge: Robotics BSA Merit Badge We discussed the Robotics Merit Badge in 2011 when the badge first came out. Little did […]
How to Start a FIRST LEGO League Team
What is FIRST LEGO League FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international competition organized by a non-profit group called FIRST for kids (ages 9-14 in the USA and Canada, ages 9-16 elsewhere). In September of each year, FIRST announces a robotics challenge to which a team of kids must find an answer. Each team must […]
LEGO Robotics and Swiffer Pads
Every parent knows the importance of investing in their child’s education, because it will pay off in the long run by giving their child the best possible opportunities for success. But, now thanks to Classroom Antics and LEGO Mindstorm NXT you don’t have to wait for the pay off. In a LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robotics […]