The Code Hive

09/04/2017

As we continue to prep for our fall programs, check Kate's article all about what you can do to stay in sync with technology!

At my high school, we always had a huge football game at the beginning of the season against our main rivals. It was called the Taco Shack Bowl, and everyone went. There were decorating competitions, pep rallies, specialty T-shirts and hats; it was sort of a big deal. Stereotypically, I knew

08/14/2017

Monica Rozenfeld explains how teaching computational thinking helps kids break down problems in other areas of life. Read more to learn the benefits of learning to think like a computer!

08/09/2017

"We don’t need everybody to be extremely capable Python coders." - Ken Goldberg, UC, Berkeley

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/upshot/how-to-prepare-preschoolers-for-an-automated-economy.html

Don’t focus only on teaching children how to code, researchers say. The more important things to learn include empathy, collaboration and problem-solving.

08/02/2017

ASU uses Raspberry Pi Zero to create minefield-clearing turtle! We love using our Raspberry P*s for creative designs like this one!

https://asunow.asu.edu/20170525-solutions-asu-designed-c-turtle-robot-teaches-itself-get-around

Drawing inspiration from biology, a a pair of ASU roboticists and a band of doctoral students have designed a robot that learns how to navigate different types of terrain, called C-Turtle. The project was an exercise in developmental robotics, where you build robots to test hypotheses.

07/31/2017

We just launched our fall studios! For students in grades 2-8, we are featuring Code Fundamentals, Code Kitchen, and an Advanced Python Synthesis Studio. These classes are taught in hands-on environments, solving real projects and problems with code in a creative, fun atmosphere. Learn more about our studios at https://www.thecodehive.io/fall-studios/

07/26/2017

Just a few more spots left for our kids summer workshop this Friday 9:30-11:00am. Our older group will be cracking code as they play with Python to unlock a puzzle. The others will be combining circuitry and Scratch to create a band! Fun for grades 2-4 & 5-8!

https://www.thecodehive.io/workshops

The Code Hive hosts Python and Scratch workshops for elementary and middle school students in Austin, TX.

07/25/2017

Hot off the press! Kate talks about the rewarding process of coding & learning something new. Give it a read & let us know your thoughts! If it sparks your interest in coding, sign up for our Python Happy Hour this Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00

I was pleasantly reminded of how fun and rewarding it can be to learn code when I was teaching our Python Happy Hour this past Thursday, July 20th. As I developed the lesson plan, I wrote some sample code for our main assignment.  It took me about seven minutes to write the whole thing.  Our

07/24/2017

We have a busy week ahead of us at The Code Hive!

It's not too late to sign up for Thursday's Python Happy Hour from 5:30 - 7:00pm! We will be continuing our knowledge of the basics while diving into conditionals & loops! See our event page for details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1607029186037551/

Fridays are for fun! Registration for the kid's workshop from 9:30-11:00am is now open. Grades 5-8 will be using Raspberry Pi microcomputers to create in Python. Grades 2-4 will engage in unplugged activities focusing on programming fundamentals, finishing up with a hands-on coding project.
www.thecodehive.io/workshops

Stay tuned later today for a blog post! Kate will be talking about the process of learning code & the excitement of finishing your first program.

07/18/2017

Sign ups are still open for the Python Happy Hour! Snack and hack as you jump right your first program!

thecodehive.io/adults/

07/14/2017

Dip your toe into code with our Python Happy Hour! The perfect class for adult beginners in a non-intimidating, fun atmosphere. Sign-ups close the night of Sunday July 16th! Classes are 5:30-7:00 pm on July 20 & 27! Link below.

https://www.thecodehive.io/adults/

The Code Hive hosts Python workshops for working professionals in Austin, TX.

07/10/2017

A new blogpost is up on the website! Elizabeth recaps Geeks & Sweets and previews the Code Hive's plans for upcoming semesters. Click the link to read more!

https://www.thecodehive.io/blog/2017/7/10/geeks-sweets

On Saturday, July 10th, The Code Hive and Teal House Bakery teamed up to bring Python coding projects and warm cinnamon rolls to Austin families!

07/10/2017

Photos from our open house with Teal House Bakery!