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Sharing our intimate insights on Education, Computational Thinking and Technology
Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the realms of education, coding, and technology. We aim to empower parents and students by providing valuable insights, tutorials, and resources. From unraveling the mysteries of coding to exploring its endless possibilities, we believe that coding is not just a skill but a mindset that nurtures problem-solving, creativity, and resilience. Join us on this exciting journey as we shape the next generation of digital pioneers, preparing them to thrive in the ever-evolving digital age.
Shaping Singapore's Future: Future-Proofing Singapore’s Youth with Smart Nation 2.0
As Singapore advances towards its vision of becoming a top digital economy and remains the 5th smartest city globally (and the top in Asia as of 2024), Coding Lab is committed to nurturing the next generation of tech-savvy leaders. By teaching coding and computational thinking, we play an active role in shaping the future of our nation.
#CodingLabParenting: Keeping your child safe on the Internet
In today's digital age, the Internet is readily available to all, including our youngest members of society. While access to the Internet offers numerous educational and creative opportunities, it also brings with it cybersecurity concerns that parents must address.
Empowering Future Coders: Introducing our #CodingBytes series
In today's rapidly evolving world, technology permeates every aspect of our lives, shaping how we work, communicate, and even think. Recognizing the pivotal role of technology literacy in the future, we are committed to fostering a love for coding from an early age. Welcome to Coding Bytes, where we endeavor to ignite the spark of coding passion through engaging projects and accessible tutorials.
Through this series, we want to provide an additional way for students to boost their coding portfolio for future DSA and expand their programming knowledge through independent learning. We want to ensure we support our students’ learning even outside of classes, and our various student achievements in the local and global stage speak for themselves!
#CodingLabParenting: Top 3 Antivirus Software
In today’s digital era, kids are immersed in technology with the Internet as a major influence. While it offers valuable learning and entertainment, it also poses risks. We as educators and parents watch over students during lessons, but unsupervised surfing can expose them to inappropriate content.
This raises parental concerns, prompting the need for tools to monitor and regulate online activity at home and in school. Fortunately, various antivirus and parental control programs exist to safeguard children from harmful content and online threats. In this article, we’ll chosen the best 3 antivirus software for ensuring your child’s online safety.
#CodingLabParenting: 5 Best Smartwatches for Kids in Singapore
Today, smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular among children in Singapore, and for good reason! They give us the unparalleled ease and convenience of ensuring our children’s safety. A smartwatch becomes an even more optimal choice since some schools do not allow younger students to have phones.
As we often see such smartwatches on our students’ wrists and witness firsthand the benefits that they provide, we decided to do some research and compiled a list of 5 Best Smartwatches for Kids in Singapore!
#CodingLabParenting: Top 5 Educational STEM Games for Your Children
We know that you've got lots of things to do, so we've hunted down and made a list of 5 Educational Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Games for Children – so you don't have to search for them yourself! Now, screen time can be productive and educational, and the family can relax and wind down together after a long day.
#CodingLabParenting: Video Games as Stepping Stones to Success
Today, our Educator and Assistant Curriculum Team Lead, Hovan Tan, will be sharing with us his insights and personal experiences with video games. He'll also talk about understanding your child's games, what you should be wary of and how video games are stepping stones to success for your child. Let's hear from Teacher Hovan! 👇
#CodingLabParenting: 3 Keys to Unlock Your Child’s Successful Future
We all want our students to grow up to be successful – and as parents and educators ourselves, we understand this too. It's important to note that there is no one definition of success for everyone. But in a world that's increasingly becoming technology-driven, how can we help our children on their journey to their own definition of success?
#CodingLabParenting: 10 Educational Tech Shows and Movies to Watch During the Holidays
Now that the holidays are here, you might be wondering which are the best shows and movies that you can engage your children with. Fret not! We’ve got the answer: Educational. Tech. Shows. And movies!
#CodingLabParenting: Top 5 Parental Control Software
As we usher in the Year of the Rabbit, the Coding Lab team wants to keep our students and children safe on the internet, so we've compiled a list of our top 5 Parental Control Software for you to manage their screen time. We first launched this in 2022's Tiger year for Tiger mums out there. And we've just refreshed this list to include the latest features and enhancements in 2023! 💻🤓 (Also look out for some bonus software below! 😉)
#CodingLabParenting: Cultivate Resilience with the Power of Inquiry-Based Learning
Globally, IBL is growing in popularity and in fact, it is central to Coding Lab’s teaching methodology - it works even better with the help of technology. Let’s dive into what IBL is, its benefits and how it’s important in enriching our Coding Lab students' lives!
#CodingLabParenting: Get Fit in 5 Minutes A Day! - Break Ideas for Fun and Wellness
We know that taking care of the little ones while working from home can be reaaaal hectic - we've been there too. Hang in there, mums and dads! 💪 We've got your back with these quick and fun wellness activities that you can rope your kids in to do together.
#CodingLabParenting: A Guide to Getting Through MOE HBL
Wondering how to enjoy HBL with your child or how you can get through it? Look no further! From concerns of screen time to helping your child acclimatise to online learning while juggling other responsibilities, we have you covered!
#CodingLabParenting: 5 Memory Tips to Ace Exams
The task of understanding and memorising important facts and information for exams can be daunting at times. Every mark counts and you definitely want to answer all the questions and get the highest score you can get! 💯