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The Top 7 Online Computer Classes for Kids from FunTech

FunTech is a leading online education provider, specialising in tech courses for kids aged 7 to 16. We offer both term-time and holiday courses, all of which can be taken from the comfort of your own home and computer. Below are just 7...

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9th May 2024

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Coding, Game Design

Can a 10 Year Old Use Unity?

Unity is a cross-platform game engine that’s behind the development of popular games including Angry Birds 2, Beat Saber, Cuphead, Escape Plan, and Pillars of Eternity. It’s also something that kids can start to learn, providing they...

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24th April 2024

Blue background with text: What language does Unity use?

Game Design

What Language Does Unity Use?

Unity is used to create games that can be played on multiple different platforms. The primary programming language used in the Unity game engine is C# (pronounced C Sharp). C# is an object-oriented programming language that was...

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23rd April 2024

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Tech Courses

What Should a 10 Year Old Do After School?

When your 10 year old gets home from school, it’s not unusual for them to be tired, possibly even grumpy, and they just want to chill out and do their own thing. And this is fine. They are at a formative time of their life, and school...

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18th March 2024

Summer Camps in Kent: 2 young boys on laptops with FunTech tutor standing over shoulder teaching.

Holiday Camp

Summer Camps in Kent: Fun & Learning with FunTech

This summer we are running summer camps in Kent where kids can learn many different tech and coding skills in a fun and structured environment. It’s possible to choose from 17 coding and tech courses hosted at Tonbridge School...

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29th February 2024

What is a Sprite in Scratch Coding?

Summer Camps

What is a Sprite in Scratch Coding?

A sprite in Scratch is a graphic object that you can program to move and interact with other sprites as well as responding to user input. Sprites are a fundamental and important concept in Scratch and become the bedrock of most games...

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5th February 2024

Boy typing on laptop learning how to code

Virtual Camp

Virtual Half-Term Activities for April & Easter of 2024

It won’t be long before the next school holidays are here, and with April half-term being in the not too distant future, many parents are seeking flexible virtual half-term activities that will keep children entertained in a safe online...

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9th January 2024

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Tech Courses

Are Video Games Good for Learning?

It’s a question many of our parents ask. We believe learning through video games can be an important strategy to promote engagement and enhance their tech & coding skills development. Video games support the building blocks of effective...

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8th January 2024

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Tech Courses

5 Kids Who Changed the World with Tech

Kids will often be at the forefront of change, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. With the rise of technology, some children have found new innovative ways to make a difference to the world. Whether it’s in developing...

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8th January 2024

Roblox characters on pink background with text what does AFK mean in Roblox?

Roblox

What Does AFK Mean in Roblox?

When a gamer types AFK into chat in Roblox, it means that they are “Away From Keyboard”. The acronym AFK is used to indicate the player is not currently active and is not interacting with the game. When a Roblox player says they are...

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8th December 2023