Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn.

-Stephen Hawking

As Stephen Hawking suggested, knowing how to code is essential. From the apps on our phones to the touchscreen fridges now found in many households, the use of code surrounds us. To understand coding is to understand how this new and developing world works！

How Does Coding Impact Academics

Become Eager to Learn

It’s no secret that many kids don’t like going to school, since it can be heavily focused on tests and grades. Coding, however, is different. At the end of the finish line is a finished product, not just another number. Something they have created themselves through persistence and hard work. It invokes that sense of accomplishment and brings learning into a positive light by showing how fun it can be! This eagerness to learn will then be instilled within the child and brought into other academic subjects.

Invoke a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset means understanding that one’s abilities and skills are developed over time through hard work. It’s knowing that doing bad on one test or making a single mistake does not define someone’s capabilities. Students with a growth mindset will want to keep working hard even when they are having a difficult time, knowing that they are able to overcome it. This is opposed to students who have a fixed mindset and believe that no matter how much work they put in, the results will be the same.

Coding can help students transform their mindsets from fixed mindsets to growth mindsets. The process of learning how to code lets students practice patience, dedication, and persistence. They will go through lots of trials and errors until eventually succeeding and gaining the confidence to tackle new challenges. This growth mindset will then become useful down the road in all aspects of life, especially academics. We at GearMinds strive to help your children nurture a strong and healthy growth mindset!

Become a Master at Technology 

Technology plays a big part in our everyday lives. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school even took place completely online! Learning to code will help kids become proficient with technology by gaining a deep understanding of how it works. It will allow students to become more efficient and creative with projects in and out of school!

Get Started Today

According to a new study, 59 percent of students would like to learn how to code, while only 23 percent of students actually do. Getting into coding may seem scary, but is in reality a very easy process. At GearMinds, you can sign your kids up at the click of a button! With the guidance of our instructors, learning to code will become taught in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Check out the available programs on our website!

Conclusion

Getting your kids interested in coding from a young age will positively impact the rest of their academic life. It helps in a wide range of matters from technological aspects to the way they approach learning. Get started today at GearMinds!