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6 Reasons Why Egyptian Kids Should Learn to Code

October 2, 2018
Photo courtesy of Al Makinah

Kids are generally very curious during their early years, always asking questions and absorbing information like sponges. Studies conducted at Harvard University have shown that children have more receptive capabilities to learn languages at a young age. Accordingly, it is important for the future generations to learn more languages in the global society we live in, and the language of the future is not Chinese or Spanish – it’s the language of code. Here are a few benefits of teaching kids of the future how to code: 1- Builds up critical thinking skills The whole process of coding itself, from first encountering a challenge to coming up with the most efficient outputs feeds into developing critical skills within coders, since coding requires the use of logic and developing the right algorithm to create content. Kids can benefit the most out of this since they learn in a non-conventional, fun, and engaging environment, beyond the scope of the classroom.   2- Boosts creativity Similar to learning a new language, coding is a way of self-expression, which allows kids to have more visual ideas as they design their storyboard, graphics, and animation….


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