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Pharrell Williams - Happy - The Algorithms make you happy version

What are algorithms? They're everywhere and you've been using them all of your life.

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  • BBC Bitesize Computing Do you want to know more about computing, what an algorithm is or how the internet works? Then the BBC has it covered here. Lots of useful videos and information right here.

How does the internet work?

James May finds out how exactly the internet knows where to send you.

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If You Could Have Superpowers, Wouldn't You? // Young Rewired State

Young Rewired State are inviting all of the young coders to showcase their talents and encourage take up of programming by their peers as a fun thing to do.

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  • BBC Computing A fantastic resource about programming/coding from the BBC.
  • Lightbot A fun introduction to the concept of programming.
  • BotLogic A fun site with programming challenges which get more complex as they're completed.
  • CODE.org A collection of online resources to encourage coding/programming. Lots of fun activities here.
  • CodeCombat If you want to learn to program, you need to write (a lot of) code. CodeCombat is a fun way to learn.
  • Rapid Router A block based series of programming challenges to get those groceries delivered. Developed by Ocado.
  • Scratch Scratch and the all new Scratch 3 are fantastic free resources designed to teach the basics of programming.
  • Gameblox Gameblox is a game editor that uses a blocks based programming language to make games.
  • Blockly A block-based programming environment similar to Scratch.
  • Kodu A game orientated visual programming environment. Quite intensive on graphics.
  • Ready A Unity-based game creation platform for the more advanced coders amongst you.
  • KidsRuby KidsRuby makes it fun and easy to learn how to program.
  • Robozzle Use your logic and program your robot to collect the stars. Starts easy and becomes challenging.
  • Tosh Tosh is a text-based editor for Scratch projects. Use it to get started with text-based coding.

Apps for tablets and smartphones

  • rodocodo (Android) rodocodo consists of a series of programming puzzles designed to teach the fundamentals of computer programming in a way that ensures you learn to think like a programmer. The puzzles also fulfil the coding objectives of the National Computing Curriculum for Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
  • rodocodo (iOS) rodocodo consists of a series of programming puzzles designed to teach the fundamentals of computer programming in a way that ensures you learn to think like a programmer. The puzzles also fulfil the coding objectives of the National Computing Curriculum for Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
  • ScratchJr (iOS) A block-based programming app from the creators of Scratch.
  • Algorithm City (Android) The game is a fun and innovative coding game to teach children the basics of programming and algorithms.
  • Coddy (Android) Challenge your logic in 120 unique levels in which you must help Coddy the bot, to collect all stars and reach the exit!
  • Tynker (Android) Tynker is the easiest way for children to learn programming. Solve puzzles to learn concepts, easily build your own games and control robots and drones using our new step-by-step coding tutorials.
  • Tynker (iOS) Tynker is the easiest way for children to learn programming. Solve puzzles to learn concepts, easily build your own games, and control robots and drones using our new step-by-step coding tutorials.
  • Robotizen (Android) Robotizen teaches the basics of computer programming and robotic through a variety of interactive learning activities in a interesting story.
  • Robotizen (iOS) Robotizen teaches the basics of computer programming and robotic through a variety of interactive learning activities in a interesting story.
  • Grasshopper (Android) Welcome to Grasshopper, the coding app for beginners. Grasshopper is the best way to start your coding adventure with fun, quick games on your phone that teach you to write real JavaScript.
  • Grasshopper (iOS) Welcome to Grasshopper, the coding app for beginners. Grasshopper is the best way to start your coding adventure with fun, quick games on your phone that teach you to write real JavaScript.
  • SpriteBox : Code Hour (iOS) Run and jump into coding! SpriteBox is a unique puzzle-platformer; a mix of exploration and learning to code.
  • Blue-Bot (Android) Control the Blue-Bot's direction to solve a range of puzzles. A gentle introduction to programming.
  • Bee-Bot (iOS) Control the Bee-Bot's direction to solve a range of puzzles. A gentle introduction to programming.
  • A.L.E.X. (Android) Program your robot A.L.E.X. with a sequence of commands to get through each level from start to finish.
  • A.L.E.X. (iOS) Program your robot A.L.E.X. with a sequence of commands to get through each level from start to finish.
  • Kodable (Android) This award winning app is designed to teach basic computer coding to children aged 5 years and older.
  • Kodable (iOS) This award winning app is designed to teach basic computer coding to children aged 5 years and older.
  • The Foos: Coding 5+ (iOS) The Foos: Over 40 puzzle levels and 3 distinct creative play areas for storytelling and animation.
  • Run Marco! (iOS) Play an epic adventure game and have fun while learning to code.
  • Cargo-Bot (iOS) Cargo-Bot; the puzzle game that challenges your brain and helps you learn programming concepts.
  • Gameblox (Android) Gameblox is a game editor that uses a blocks based programming language to make games.
  • Gameblox (iOS) Gameblox is a game editor that uses a blocks based programming language to make games.
  • Hopscotch (iOS) A programming app which uses a block approach, similar to Scratch and Tynker.
  • RoboZZle Droid (Android) RoboZZle is a cool programming puzzle game with over 1024 levels from very easy to extremely hard.
  • RoboZZle (iOS) RoboZZle is a cool programming puzzle game with over 1024 levels from very easy to extremely hard.

Full Length CBC Documentary: Code Kids

A Canadian television program looking at computer coding and its necessity and potential in the coming years.

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