Vancouver students send coded messages to Canadian astronaut in space
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The first message the students beamed into space said “You inspire us all.” Continue reading
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Armstrong teen’s scheduling app widely adopted by classmates
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The app is about to be part of a school district pilot project. Continue reading
United Way’s CODEanagan gets big cash boost from RBC
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
An Okanagan initiative to help underprivileged kids access skills training for tech jobs received a financial boost on Tuesday. Continue reading
Canada Learning Code provides tech opportunities nationwide
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
The charity looks to empower people to understand coding, and use it in whatever ways they can. Continue reading
LISTEN: Getting to work in B.C.’s tech sector
What sort of opportunities are available in the tech sector, and why should someone consider a future tech career? Continue reading
London one of five cities included in Ontario pilot program to increase digital literacy in youth
The aim of the program is to prepare young people with the skills they need for jobs in an increasingly digital economy. Continue reading
$1.1M invested into Saskatoon Industry-Education Council to teach digital skills
The Canadian government is investing over $1.1 million to provide Saskatoon students with the chance to develop their coding and digital skills. Continue reading
London-based organization Let’s Talk Science receives $2M to further coding, digital skills learning across Canada
The funding is being allocated through CanCode, a $50-million federal program that gives students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 the opportunity to learn coding and other digital skills. Continue reading
Coding workshop aims to inspire girls to pursue technology
A Girls Learning Code workshop on Sunday aimed to introduce girls to coding through graphic design. Continue reading
London public school reaches for the stars as student-coded programs chosen to run on International Space Station
About 50 students at Tweedsmuir Public School in Grades 4, 5, 7 and 8 worked together to code 18 programs for the Astro Pi: Mission Zero competition. Continue reading