#Free online coding classes for kids

[luna-azzurra]

Enemies to Lovers (School Edition) Prompts

Detention Buddies From Hell (and Then... Not) ╰ Two students who cannot stand each other keep getting thrown into detention together. At first, it’s a war of eye-rolls and sarcastic muttering. But somewhere between graffiti cleaning and awkward silences, they start asking real questions. Like, “Why do you hate everyone?” and “Do you always talk this much when you’re nervous?”

Battle of the Group Projects ╰ They’ve been paired for a semester-long project. One’s a perfectionist who color-codes everything, the other’s a chaotic last-minute miracle worker. They clash. Hard. But during one all-nighter in the school library, they crack each other’s armor, and maybe laugh a little too long at each other’s jokes.

Hall Monitor vs. Chronic Rule-Breaker ╰ She takes her job way too seriously. He thinks rules are made to be creatively misinterpreted. He keeps getting caught. She keeps giving warnings instead of writing him up. And somewhere along the way, she starts waiting to catch him. And he starts hoping she will.

The Class President Debate Disaster ╰ They're both running for student body president. Both ambitious, sharp-tongued, and petty as hell. It starts with sabotage and anonymous posters. It ends with late-night texting about policy ideas and almost kissing in the janitor's closet after a heated debate.

Rival Babysitters Club (Yes, really) ╰ They both run babysitting gigs in the same neighborhood. Competition is fierce. Then they’re both hired by the same family for twins. Now they have to work together without murdering each other... while also baking dinosaur cupcakes and reading bedtime stories. They’re still arguing, but now it's while sharing Goldfish crackers.

Secret Pen Pals (With a Twist) ╰ Their teacher assigns anonymous weekly letters between students. They're supposed to “foster kindness and trust.” What it fosters is a connection that grows deeper each week. Neither knows they’re actually writing to the person they argue with constantly in class. Oh no. Oh yes.

Library Feud ╰ There’s only one free desk in the library, and they both claim it like clockwork. It starts with passive-aggressive note-leaving. Then competitive study playlists. Then “accidentally” sitting together during finals. Quiet enemies, quiet flirting, soft romance.

The Lab Partner From Hell ╰ They’re paired in chemistry. He’s lazy but brilliant. She’s organized but stressed. He teases. She glares. But somewhere between setting things on fire and saving each other from academic ruin, there’s a weird tension. And she’s not sure if the butterflies are from the Bunsen burner or him.

Theater Kids in a Love/Hate Spiral ╰ They both audition for the same lead. They both get it, because the director loves chaos. Cue over-the-top drama, stage fights that feel too real, and way too much time blocking scenes that require holding hands. And maybe... maybe they like it.

Enemies in the Comments Section ╰ They’re in the school’s digital journalism club. Both write opinion pieces. They always tear each other apart in anonymous comments. Turns out, they’re both also the last two at every meeting, working late and laughing a little too easily. Plot twist: they’ve been falling for each other offline while fighting online the whole time.

[ikiprian]

Barbara Gordon's Coding & Computer Cram School is a popular YouTube series. Tucker Foley is a star student.

Barbara Gordon's Cram School posts free online courses for both coding and computer engineering. Think Crash Course in terms of entertainment, but college lecture in terms of depth. Hundreds of thousands of viewers flock to it— students who missed a class, people looking to add new skills to a resume, even simple hobbyists. It’s a project Barbara’s proud of.

Sometimes, when she wants to relax, she’ll even hop in the comments and spend an afternoon troubleshooting a viewer’s project with them.

User “Fryer-Tuck” has especially interesting ones. Barbara finds herself seeking out his comments, checking in on whatever this crazy kid is making next. An app for collecting GPS pings and assembling them on a map in real-time, an algorithm that connects geographic points to predict something’s movement taking a hundred other variables into account, simplified versions of incredibly complex homemade programs so they can run on incredibly limited CPU’s.

(Barbara wants to buy the kid a PC. It seems he’s got natural talent, but he keeps making reference to a PDA. Talk about 90’s! This guy’s hardware probably predates his birth.)

She chats with him more and more, switching to less public PM threads, and eventually, he opens up. His latest project, though, is not something Barbara has personal experience with.

FT: so if you found, hypothetically, a mysterious glowing substance that affects tech in weird and wacky ways that could totally have potential but might be vaguely sentient/otherworldly…. what would you do and how would you experiment with it. safely, of course. and hypothetically

BG: I’d make sure all my tests were in disposable devices and quarantined programs to keep it from infecting my important stuff. Dare I ask… how weird and wacky is it?

FT: uhhh. theoretically, a person composed of this substance once used it to enter a video game. like physical body, into the computer, onto the screen? moving around and talking and fighting enemies within the game?

FT: its been experimented with before, but not on any tech with a brain. just basic shields and blasters and stuff, its an energy source. also was put in a car once

FT: i wanna see how it affects software, yk? bc i already know it can. mess around and see how far i can push it

BG: […]

FT: … barbara?

BG: Sorry, thinking. Would you mind sharing more details? You said “blasters?”

Honestly. Kid genius with access to some truly wacky materials and even wackier weapons, she needs to start a file on him before he full sends to either hero or villain.

[OR: Tucker is a self-taught hacker, but if he were to credit a teacher, he'd name Barbara Gordon's Coding & Computer Cram School! He's even caught the attention of Dr. Gordon herself. She's full of sage advice, and with how she preaches the value of a good VPN, he's sure she's not pro-government. Maybe she'll help him as he studies the many applications of ecto-tech!]

[phanzon]

Dystopians aren't so fun anymore...

It used to be that dystopians were a warning for what could happen: like a totalitarian government that rules through great violence and fear, or an oligarchy ruled by sadistic, wealthy fools who take enjoyment in pitting the poor against each other. Perhaps a terrible war or disease that wipes out most life and leaves the remnants fighting for survival and kowtowing to warlords devoid of humanity and reason. Nowadays that shit is stuck in the past as we live through it now wondering how long its gonna last.

Government agents kidnapping people off the streets, a new Invincible episode tomorrow... Due process being thrown out the window, a new album dropping tonight... A never ending livestream of mass death by disease and genocide, but watch it remade in AI, Nazis grinning wide. None of them took a damn ethics class as they never asked if they should instead of if they could.

Now seeing how dystopians were just the first step, I wonder what plans they have next? You can kiss the sky goodbye as adverts for ass cream and crypto (bundled deal) will block the stars out, and the AI that's taking our jobs and making acid rain will make us flock to the work camps or blow our brains out.

Who the fuck knows what will happen, maybe they'll sell stock shares of a person with your kidneys as collateral. Maybe they'll force us into robotic soldiers to murder and rape against our will (then again the patriots and Israelis already do that shit for free). Whatever the case, whatever we write with our dread and our fear: they'll turn our hell into their utopia.

But what's YOUR dystopia, Musk?

Do black smiles and brown laughter make your spine shiver, or does the idea of them playing with trans kids make you quiver? So what if the whites will be out numbered by a decimal, or that people want the freedom to be who they are inside. Maybe that's the word: freedom. You and your friends throw it around all the damn time, but in truth you couldn't be more terrified of it! You get so pissy online you send your gestapo to those who threw gum on your shitty cars. You scream of open borders, I see the freedom to go anywhere without violence or bureaucracy. Your nightmares include Children having the space and autonomy to make a name for themselves, a name that isn't a fucking production code.

Zuckerburg's scared of people protecting their privacy. Oil tycoons are terrified of a world that will live and thrive without oil or cars. Politicians, cops and generals fear a world that won't have any need for them anymore.

But most of all: you are all petrified at the idea of black and white people, christians and muslims, Europea, Asian and African people living together in harmony. You're terrified of our divisions becoming bridges, you hate the way we connect regardless of ethnic, religious or linguistic background (Kissinger sure did, and hell is probably forcing him to live in such a world).

You are scared of our humanity. You're scared of our compassion just as you are our determination. You're scared that the weak will rise and throw off their chains, that we'll take all your riches, all your power and all your privileges and throw them in a ditch. A world without suffering, without violence, without capitalists or nation states is your HELL.

Your Dystopia is our Utopia.

and suddenly, I find myself having fun again :)

[madamegemknight]

gem you know that now you revealed all your WIPs i'm obligated to ask you for all of them (eSPECIALLY NIA AND ELI HELLO THERE THEY'RE COMING BACK???? 👀👀👀)

EHEHEHEHEHE YAYYYYYYYYYY it is time to share info about all of my WIPs then <3 (or at least the ones I listed lol. if I shared info about all of my wips we would be here for 50 million years -_-)

but you can still come visit me: I've actually talked to you about this WIP before Crispy, just not with it's name! but you can still come visit me is a Fraggle Rock AU/rewrite of Red's Club where after the events of All Work and All Play, Red and Cotterpin try to find each other without breaking the rules of Doozer society and putting Cotterpin in danger - Red wants to make sure Cotterpin is safe after their final conversation, and Cotterpin wants Red to know that her advice to not give up until she was sure there was no other way worked for the best. The title is taken from the first thing Red says to Cotterpin after she realizes she can never be a Fraggle, which lives in my head rent free augh...they are fwiendssssssss...

A Class B Transformation: original fiction about an aromantic person in a fantasy world being cursed by a spell that requires True Love to reverse. Whuh oh gamers!!!! Technically this is completed, but it's going through some major revisions so in the WIP folder it stays for now :P

when you are real: an incredibly self-indulgent Stampy's Lovely World fic about Hit The Target's death and the shift the series took after that moment, going from a straightforward let's play to a let's play/roleplay hybrid with fantastical events. when you are real asks "what if that shift was an actual physical transformation the Lovely World went through between Unexpected Drama and Revelation?" and "what does it mean for something artificial to become Real?" and "what does it even mean to be Real anyways?" and "how do you cope with the realization that what you thought was your friend's weird bit was something he genuinely believed in and that by engaging with it you might have actually killed him?" and "what if the universe really, really wanted you to read a public domain book ?" The title is taken from a line in The Velveteen Rabbit my best friend The Velveteen Rabbit <3

(to the tune of muppet babies) puppet changelinggggg he'll make your dreams come trueeeeeeeee: Currently very barebones, but it essentially boils down to "changeling story, except the changeling is a puppet and the only one who can tell that it's a puppet (and see the puppeteer) is the mother."

Wizard Buddies (or surviving in an 80s fantasy realm for fun and profit): A Kirby/MOTU crossover fic where the Season of Storms strikes again, dragging yet another face-hiding floating wizard who gets easily possessed into Eternia...except this time the wizard in question is Magolor, who has no idea how to get back to Dreamland, and whose friends have no idea where he's gone to. I haven't worked on it for a while because originally the plan was for the fic to end with a big dramatic group battle where Skeletor would get possessed by the remains of the Master Crown and He-Man and Kirby would have to take him down together using a Power Sword Copy Ability, but. uh (looks at magolor epilogue) I don't think that would work anymore actually. So it's on the backburner until I can think of another way to end it!!! Also it is called Wizard Buddies because Magolor and Orko are friends in it :3

A Light In The Code: Original story that asks the question "what if The Velveteen Rabbit was about video games" - it's about the ever-changing nature of online worlds, the decline of spaces for kids on the net, and what happens when you come face to face with a character you modeled after yourself only to realize they're no longer you. Also I put like 50 million muppet references in it and half of the WIP so far is fake fanwiki articles for a fake kids mmo :P

there was only one of you (until you split the world in two) - CGI MOTU fix-it fic tee hee :3 Ork-0 realizes what Eldress' plan is thanks to his memory cog (which the writers kept on forgetting about. sigh.) and runs away from the castle with Teela in S1, with the rest of the Masters on their trail after being convinced by Eldress they're in danger. The title is taken from the Undertale fansong "Dr. Gaster," and here's a snippet:

“The Heir,” she whispers back to him. “The other half of my whole, Orko.”

“Ork-0,” he snaps back. “I’m Ork-0, you know this -”

“Orko,” Eldress repeats as if she hasn’t heard him, “do you not understand what has happened?”

“No, I don’t, because you won’t tell me  -”

“She is me, reborn,” Eldress says to him in a tone he can only describe as a sick mockery of a mother’s affection. “My reincarnation, my other half, more than I could ever be.”

She turns to look at him, a grin plastered upon her face that Ork-0’s memory cog screams is the same one she had worn the day they marched upon Leviathae. “She is Teela Na.”

Nia, Eli, and something insert title here: NIA AND ELI MY SPECIAL BABIESSSSS THEY ARE COMING BACK <333 I have had these dinguses since freshman year of high school, where they were originally ocs for a fanfic I had cooking up, but the fanfic never solidified (and tbh was not the greatest anyways...) so ever since then I have been trying to find an original story for them. I might have found one for them as a spin-off of the events of the aforementioned A Light In The Code????? Not saying anything other than that because I don't want to jinx it but CROSSING MY FINGERS...

[tgirltango]

For the MCYT summer of yuri event.

Tags: Bagi/Tina (QSMP), AU - normal life, mechanic Tinakitten, teacher OiBagi, mentioned/brief appearance of side character Cellbit, Bagi and Cellbit are siblings, mechanic cellbit, first date, meetcutes

Bagi gets ready to have lunch with Tina...

She’s not sure if it’s a date officially, but she really likes this woman.

She first met the mechanic at the auto shop her brother worked at by chance only. It just so happened she kept meeting her over the course of a few weeks of repeated random car trouble. Could Bagi have asked her brother to fix it at home, instead of going out of her way to the shop so much?

... well, yes, but somehow it always seemed more convenient to bring it directly to Tina, it just so happening to be while the auto shop was busy enough that Cellbit would be in the back. When he found out where Tina's stellar reviews had come from recently, Bagi's brother chewed her out about being so irresponsible over a crush.

“You think I raised you to hurt your poor car? It’s your responsibility to look after it, just tell me when something is broken and I've always always fixed it - for free! Everyone is fine, your wallet is fine, your car is healthy. And now what do I do? I go to work and everyone says, oh, there goes Cellbit, with the car-murdering sister, hope he doesn’t treat my cars so roughly. Bagi, you’re setting a bad example!” Bagi “yeah, yeah”ed and agreed that she should probably stop racking up so much in mechanic bills. She needs to face her subconscious motivations and ask Tina if she might like to meet outside of work.

Well, the day came, and Bagi was glad of it. She would have been happy anyway because it was the weekend, after a long week of corralling children who should really be old enough to know better but are instead only old enough to know they can cause chaos. But she spent the morning hours of light wondering what she was going to say to Tina. She didn’t often go on dates, and she really liked Tina. The mechanic was always so fun to talk to, and seemed totally engaged with her even when sticking her head shoulders-deep into the guts of her poor mistreated car. She was drawn to Tina’s personality, and felt all kinds of romantic stuff for her that she hoped could one day bloom into a relationship.

First, though, she needs to make a good impression.

Bagi wears her favorite baseball hat, because she’s going out, not going to school, so she doesn’t have to follow dress code and lead her kids by example (not that it works - the students are always wearing hats and goofing off. It's one of their endearing quirks that no matter how many hats are confiscated in class, they will always show up with another.). She picks out a “casual weekend get-together” outfit that looks nice and waits for Tina to pick her up at the scheduled time.

Tina, being holed up at the auto shop all day and tired of her greasy canvas uniform, had dressed up with style that belied the way she usually appeared to Bagi - when she has car trouble and needs it fixed in the middle of the day, Bagi comes to Tina’s work where she’s synonymous with sturdy and khaki work gloves, taupe coveralls and boots that wouldnt be harmed stepping on a lost screw. By contrast now, when she hears a beep outside her house she sees that Tina is sporting a cute, elegant dress and a makeup look that she learns during the car ride is called “mob wife makeup”, which Tina saw online as it had risen as a current trend to try. Somehow, she doesn’t feel underdressed in comparison to the high glamour influences, though she regrets her shorts a little when the summer heat leaves her peeling her legs slowly off the passenger seat upon arrival. Tina helps her out of the car and they turn to the restaurant’s menu to decide if what they discussed being hungry for in the car was really what they wanted to order.

As they take their seats, Bagi adjusts her collared shirt and finds herself looking at Tina instead of the names of the food items.

She was honestly stunning, slaying the house down, and Bagi hardly tasted the first few bites of her pasta when their food arrived until…

“Here,” says Tina, “try mine.” She put a few different pieces on her fork and held it out to Bagi.

Bagi felt like she was in a painting as she leaned forward and accepted the bite of food from Tina’s fork. Either that or on a prank channel. Something was playing in slow motion, and all she could do was hope she didn't look stupid.

The food was delicious. Bagi chewed and watched Tina take some from her plate to try.

“It’s good shrimp, right?” Tina says before taking a bite of pasta. “Hey, that’s pretty good too!”

Bagi smiles. “Yeah, tastes great.” She privately debates whether she’s brave enough to say “You look great, too," without it sounding stupid and cliche.

The decision is left unmade as Tina responds in the pause. Bagi likes hearing Tina talk. Her voice is nice, even when it’s not explaining her car to her for the third time in a week. She might be a little nervous about this possibly-date still, but at least they’re in it together. Their sides arrive, and they clear a bit of space on the table.

“I want you.”

“Huh?” she says stupidly.

Tina clears her throat and looks up at the menu on the wall again. “I said do you want anything for dessert?”

Bagi might be losing her hearing, then. “I usually go for a chocolate cheesecake for a dessert, but that’s usually for a dinner, so it’s a little early in the day.” She looks to the menu too. “Maybe a fruit soda float?”

“Yeah? Awesome. I wasn’t trying to have a date hinging on dinner right now either,” Tina says, and Bagi’s heart skips. So it is a date! Has been, even. “- because I heard from my cousin that he got food poisoning at the last dinner he ate out for. Man, that sucks cuz he’s a yapper too so he was real in-depth about it. This lunch is great though. I guess there wasn’t really a risk of it relating, cuz he was at a Chili’s in a different state, which really doesn’t say anything about the possible, like, quality of the food here. I dunno, it was on my mind though. Whatever.” Tina’s face is so pretty, but the makeup doesn’t hide her ears going pink.

“I think food should never poison you.” Bagi facepalmed mentally, and kept going to make it make sense. “I mean, it’s - food. We’ve had it for all of history, or we wouldn’t be alive, no? We should have figured out a way to make it not poison you. Food poisoning should never exist. Just take out the poison!”

Tina cackles, agreeing. “You’re so smart, Bagi. They need to make you President!”

The date goes well. Lunch at the restaurant turned out to be less expensive than two mechanic jobs, but not by that much, so they resolve to try a different restaurant next time to try to save their wallets from this becoming just as regular an expense. Tina drives with a steady hand, humming along to the song on the radio, and Bagi notices that the tiny stuffed animal hanging from the windshield is not just decoration, but also scented. It smells like sweet tea and candy fruits. Tina tells her she started buying scented plushies for the car after the time she rescued a stray kitten on the street and it immediately peed inside, laughing. Bagi might be in love.

Tina stops in front of her door and walks her up to the house, chivalrous. Bagi unlocks the door with the key around her neck and then pauses in the doorway, unsure but not wanting to see Tina leave yet.

“Do you wanna come in?” Bagi asks, scuffing her sneakers on the welcome mat. The afternoon sun brings out the teal highlight contrasts in Tina’s shining dress. She looks good standing in front of Bagi's house. She thinks she'd like to see her in this place every day, wherever her home is.

Tina takes the invitation and Bagi brings her in to sit on the couch and keep talking. She tells her about the board games in the living room closet and Tina tells her which ones she knows how to play and which ones she never got the hang of, or just haven't tried yet. “Maybe we could have a game night one of these days.”

That makes Bagi smile. “I always hear about themed times, like some kid’s family will have a dedicated Thursday night is Spaghetti Night or something. It seems cute, and I don't do enough activities. We should do that someday.”

She doesn’t feel brave enough for a first-date cuddle or kiss, but when the hour gets late she microwaves a bowl of Cellbit’s boyfriend’s soup that he brought over in a big container the other day, and they clink spoons and make airplane noises and look at the neighbor’s dog playing in their yard with fallen leaves and golden hour daylight.

“I hope that just because we have another date to plan doesn't stop you from coming to my shop after school in the meantime,” Tina tells Bagi at the door. “You’re allowed to come and talk to me, keep me company. You don't need to break your car every time, or it’ll be too long in between. I’ll miss youuuu.”

“No, don’t come,” Cellbit says, having come home from work while they were having dinner. "Let my mechanics focus on their work!”

“-youuuuur food, I’ll miss her coffee and bringing snacks, Cellbit, jeez.” Tina spins the words. “Aren't we allowed food breaks?”

“No, starve!” Cellbit says, laughing from the kitchen. “Fine, keep distracting Tina.”

Bagi laughs and laughs. In a flurry of bravery, she holds Tina's arm and kisses her face under the early moonlight. All blush now, she stands back and waves as Tina winks at her before driving off. She stands by the door for a few minutes, daydreaming about their next date, before Cell yells at her to come inside and stop staring at the road like a crazy person.

And maybe she is crazy. A little bit crazy in love.

[nerdygaymormon]

You know... I don't know why, but part of me feels a draw to look into Mormonism. This blog is one reason, but another reason is because of how happy Mormons seem to be... I'm not sure if they'd really want me around though because I'm non-binary, supportive of LGBTQ+ rights and don't really want any kids because of how trauma made me need to focus on myself so much. I just don't have the energy to raise anyone... Then there's the small "problem" of me being kind of witchy too in my own subtle way.

Still... when I look at Mormons, I feel a little jealous of the kind of community y'all seem to have. It's like you're all part of a really big family. That's something I've craved since childhood... having a stable and non-abusive family to call my own... maybe that's what I'm trying to look for when I say I want to look into Mormonism... but again, who would want someone like me, considering that I'm transitioning and don't want to get rid of this part of myself?

I don't know... but still, I want to learn more for one reason or another, despite everything. Do you have any advice or resources I could look into? Thank you.

~Applejack-Yarn

Mormons do have a reputation for being happy, and we are good at building a sense of community.

I think the sense of happiness comes from a couple things. There's a strong push to be engaged in doing service and donating to causes. The focus on family seems to have a positive impact on the mental health of children. Mormon theology offers a sense of purpose and a meaning to life. The Mormon code of health (no coffee, tea, alcohol, tobacco) contributes to a healthier lifestyle. There's also an emphasis on education.

Mormons have a strong sense of community. I love that to you it feels like we're part of a really big family. We're encouraged to go each Sunday, and often have an activity or meeting during the week. That's more than I see my neighbors! One way we're encouraged to attend weekly is we're given assignments (we refer to them as "callings'), such as teaching a class or leading the music, which means we're always interacting with each other and that builds relationships.

In many ways it is nice, but if you don't fit in then it's not always so great. Being queer is one way a person doesn't fit as the church hasn't yet incorporated queer people into its theology, such as its views of what heaven is like or what is our purpose in life. It's hard to be in a space and hear rejecting messages and feel like I'm broken or not wanted or can't be good enough.

One of the great things about the rise of social media is Mormons who don't fit the mold found each other and can see we're not alone. I think even in online spaces like Tumblr, we we work to build a sense of community, and that feels comforting.

By all means, feel free to follow us and to engage with us. I suggest following the hashtag #queerstake. Btw, a local Mormon congregation is called a ward and a collection of several wards is called a stake, thus queerstake.

As for resources, I've been thinking and I'm not sure what to recommend. I think interacting with queer Mormons is likely the best, and you can find many of us at queerstake (queerstake also is used on other social media platforms)

[rosemirmir]

15 people 15 questions

Tagged by both @lunar-gl1tch and @sastheforestspirit!

1. are you named after anyone?

My wallet/birthname my mom just liked a lot. Now for Linky... I stole that when playing BOTW when it came out. I've went by Link before online but when Parah called Link "Linky" I went. "Oh I like this. Mine now."

2. when was the last time you cried?

Yesterday when listening to a Time Judged All Mashup and looking at the differences in the lyrics. (Man those differences... ;w;)

3. do you have kids?

Nope, and will never.

4. what sports do you play/have you played?

I did track and field for a bit in middle school, and that's about it.

5. do you use sarcasm?

At times, mainly for a bit with friends.

6. what’s the first thing you notice about people?

Some bits of someone's personality, at least the ones shown in the moment.

7. what’s your eye color?

Blue!

8. scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings. (I prefer scary video games to scary movies when I'm in a horror mood.)

9. any talents?

Drawing and showcasing immense passion and enthusiasm for the things I enjoy.

10. where were you born?

Somewhere out there in NJ.

11. what are your hobbies

Drawing, coding, some writing, games, watching things, reading, collecting. I enjoy cooking too but need to do it more.

12. do you have any pets?

We have a golden doodle named Honey!

13. how tall are you?

5'5/165.1 cm

14. favorite subject in school?

Art and computers class.

15. dream job

I don't really have much of a dream job, but it would be awesome to design characters for a game or something one day.

Tagging! @pelopides @museaway @chancellorxofxtrash @ikarigai @backupmiyuko @soullessserenity @dragonofeternal @setsuntamew @nattobees @moldy-mold @capriciousvisage @insecateur @jounouchis @matadorofheart @espeonkin

(Please don't feel pressured to do this! Feel free to just skip this if you want.)

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Tom Slater

Published: Mar 30, 2024

‘Forte non Ignave’, ‘Bravely not cowardly’, is the motto of Batley Grammar, a free school in West Yorkshire, founded in 1612. How grimly ironic, then, that three years ago, it became the site of one of the most craven capitulations to religious bigotry Britain has seen since the Satanic Verses controversy.

On Monday 22 March 2021, a religious-studies teacher at Batley Grammar showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, as part of a lesson on blasphemy. The cartoons were from Charlie Hebdo, the satirical French magazine whose staff paid the ultimate price for their supposed blasphemy in 2015, when two al-Qaeda gunmen showed up at their offices.

The cartoons had been on the syllabus for at least two years, and no one had batted an eyelid. Up to that point, Batley Grammar – a secular state school – had no reason to suspect it should have to respect Islamic blasphemy codes, especially when teaching about religion, free speech and blasphemy. It was in for a rude awakening.

‘The lesson descended into chaos as pupils took out their phones and attempted to film the teacher’, according to one report. The teacher, according to another, had a heated phone call with the father of one Muslim pupil. Then things spun out of control. Word got out online. Protesters – a mix of parents and activists from Leeds, Rochdale and beyond – pitched up outside the school gates, shutting down the school for a number of days.

All the while, the teacher was menaced by death threats. A local Islamic charity, Purpose of Life, published a statement, outing the teacher and comparing his indiscretion – bizarrely – to the brutalisation of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. A group called Muslim Action Forum also published his name, alongside more lurid libels, accusing the teacher of ‘inciting hatred’ and accusing his supporters of ‘blind hatred of the Muslim community’. These groups were, in effect, putting a target on the back of a man they had likely never met. Young men were spotted knocking at the door and trying the handle of the teacher’s house, where he lived with his wife and their children.

The bigoted caricature bore no relationship to reality, of course. According to the teacher’s Muslim neighbour, his was a nice family, who bought cards and sweets for the Muslim kids in the neighbourhood during Eid. Even so, no one should be expected to go through what this teacher went through – facing all the violent intolerance and hysteria of a medieval village, only spread far and wide by social media. He spoke to Dame Sara Khan, for her new report on modern-day mob censorship, which was published by the UK government this week. His treatment, Khan writes, left the teacher feeling suicidal.

He feared for his life, and with good reason. Five months before that fateful religious-studies class in West Yorkshire, French teacher Samuel Paty was beheaded in a Paris suburb by an Islamic extremist. Paty’s ‘crime’ was almost identical: showing Charlie Hebdo cartoons to his pupils in a lesson on freedom of expression. Adil Shahzad, an imam from Bradford who shot straight to Batley to lead the protests, warned darkly at the time that Britain risked ‘becoming like France’. Shahzad insisted Muslims should make their feelings known in the ‘democratic way’. But it turns out he has a history of praising murderous anti-blasphemy groups in Pakistan.

Where Britain after Batley certainly differed from France after Paty was in the reaction. Thousands took to the streets in France, in solidarity with the slain teacher and in support of free expression. The murder inspired President Emmanuel Macron to mount a personal crusade against Islamist extremism. In Britain, there was just capitulation. The school suspended the teacher and penned a grovelling apology. For some reason, a West Yorkshire Police officer was enlisted to read it out to the protesters. All this was welcomed heartily by Labour’s Tracy Brabin, then MP for Batley and Spen. She said she was ‘pleased that the school has recognised it was inappropriate and apologised’. After an investigation, the teacher was cleared of any personal wrongdoing, but the cartoons were removed from the syllabus. The mob won. And the teacher is still in hiding.

None of this has calmed tensions, of course. It has only emboldened the hardliners. Capitulation always does. There’s been a string of similar blasphemy scandals since. In 2022, Sunni Muslim protesters managed to get Cineworld to pull screenings of The Lady of Heaven, a Shia-made film they deemed to be blasphemous. In 2023, another school, less than 10 miles from Batley Grammar, this time in Wakefield, found itself in the zealots’ crosshairs, after a schoolboy brought a Koran to school and accidentally scuffed it. He too was bombarded with death threats. In the end, the police took no action against those trying to intimidate a child. A child who also happened to be autistic. But they did record a ‘non-crime hate incident’ against him.

A hardworking teacher forever looking over his shoulder. Shias censored at the behest of sectarians. A schoolboy threatened with death and arson. This is the cost of our cowardice, of our institutions’ inability to make clear that no one can expect to have their views forcefielded from criticism and that a free society cannot tolerate violence and threats in response to mere speech, words, cartoons. Blasphemy trials are back – only they are conducted by the mob, rather than a court. We’ve sent out a signal – loud and clear – that threats and violence and intimidation work.

And we’ve done so due to some genuinely bigoted assumptions about British Muslims. The first is that they are incapable of being citizens of liberal democracies – that, unlike any other religious group, they should expect to have their heretics burned, or at least punished. The second misconception is that the screeching rent-a-mobs that now show up whenever a ‘blasphemy’ scandal erupts are the authentic voice of British Muslims. They’re not. In fact, British Muslims and ex-Muslims are often on the sharp end of anti-blasphemy intolerance. In 2016, Glasgow’s Asad Shah and Rochdale’s Jalal Uddin both lost their lives, within weeks of each other, for their respective ‘blasphemies’. Hatun Tash, an ex-Muslim turned Christian preacher, has been stabbed and been the target of a terror plot for railing against her former faith. Thankfully, she’s still alive.

Three years on from Batley Grammar, we need to fight for the right to blaspheme all over again, before any more Brits – Muslim, non-Muslim or ex-Muslim – pay the price for our cowardice.

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Said it before and I'll say it again: start revoking citizenship and deporting those who make these threats. They're trying to make our liberal societies into their Islamic hellholes.

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Unlocking Knowledge: Top Engaging Educational Resources for Successful Home-Based Learning

  Certainly! Successful home-based learning requires access to engaging educational resources that cater to various learning styles and subjects. Here's a list of top resources across different categories:

1. Online Learning Platforms:

a. Khan Academy: Provides free online courses, lessons, and practice in various subjects.

 b. Coursera: Offers courses from universities and colleges around the world on a wide range of topics.

c. edX: Similar to Coursera, with courses from universities and institutions globally.

2. Interactive Learning Websites:

a. Code.org: Teaches coding and computer science in an interactive and engaging way.

b. Duolingo: A fun and gamified platform for learning languages.

c. BBC Bitesize: Offers resources for various subjects, especially useful for UK curriculum.

3. Virtual Museums and Tours:

a. Google Arts & Culture: Virtual tours of museums and historical sites worldwide.

b. Smithsonian Learning Lab: Educational resources and virtual tours from the Smithsonian Institution.

4. Educational YouTube Channels:

a. CrashCourse: Quick, entertaining lessons on various subjects.

b. TED-Ed: Engaging lessons worth sharing on a variety of topics.

c. National Geographic Kids: Educational videos about science, nature, and more.

5. Reading and Literature:

a. Project Gutenberg: Offers over 60,000 free eBooks, including many classic literary works.

b. CommonLit: Provides free reading passages and literacy resources for grades 3-12.

6. Mathematics Resources:

a. IXL: Adaptive learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies.

b. Wolfram Alpha: A computational search engine that helps with mathematics and other subjects.

7. Science and STEM:

a. NASA's STEM Engagement: Educational resources and activities related to space and science.

b. Mystery Science: Free science lessons with hands-on activities.

8. Coding and Computer Science:

a. Scratch: A block-based visual programming language designed for kids.

b. Codecademy: Interactive coding lessons for various programming languages.

9. Homeschooling Resources:

a. Homeschool.com: Offers a variety of resources, curriculum reviews, and support.

b. Time4Learning: Online curriculum for preK-12th grade.

10. Educational Games:

a. Prodigy: A math platform that uses gamification to make learning fun.

b. ABCmouse: Early learning academy for ages 2-8 with a variety of educational games.

11. Art and Creativity:

a. Art for Kids Hub: Provides art lessons for kids on drawing and crafting.

b. TinkerCAD: An online platform for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

12. Podcasts for Learning:

a. Brains On!: Science podcast for kids and curious adults.

b. Stuff You Should Know: Explores a wide range of interesting topics for older learners.

13. Educational Apps:

a. Quizlet: Flashcards and study tools for a variety of subjects.

b. Anki: A powerful flashcard app for learning and memorization.

14. Virtual Learning Communities:

a. Outschool: Offers live online classes for a variety of subjects and age groups.

b. Scholastic Learn at Home: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

Remember to tailor these resources based on the age and interests of the learner. Additionally, maintaining a balance between screen time and hands-on activities is crucial for a well-rounded learning experience.

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GOTG Review: Hypnospace Outlaw

This is the next game in my Backlog Roulette series, where each month I spin a wheel to randomly select a game on my massive backlog that I must play (though not necessarily to completion). These wheel spins occur on the monthly preview episodes I co-host with my friends on The Casual Hour podcast.

Both of my parents were educators at my elementary school (they're retired now.) Mom was a 3rd grade teacher and Dad taught gym. They both would stay after classes were over to work on lesson plans or grade papers or move equipment, and I got to freely choose which one to spend time with before we got to go home. With Dad, I would mostly practice free throws in the gym (though I never got any good at them). But with Mom, I’d often get to play on her computer (when I wasn’t watching Digimon Adventure on her classroom TV.

That was probably my first real experience with computers. I’d play things like Oregon Trail II (the best one, by the way) or an awful typing program called PAWS featuring a freaky Cheshire-Cat-like mascot. But sometimes, I would load up Netscape Navigator and just poke around on the late ‘90s internet. 

I hated this cat so much as a kid.

I only remember bits and pieces of that time online. A Sokoban block-pushing puzzler, a Super Mario Bros. fan game with all-new levels, some first-person hovercraft racer that had multiplayer LAN capabilities (I’ve never been able to find that game since, it’s definitely not Hover! by Microsoft.) a fansite for the Sonic Underground cartoon. Even with my fragmented memory, I remember the joy and adventure I had just digging around. Anything could be around that next corner, and that was half the fun.

Hypnospace Outlaw is the closest I’ve ever come to reliving those formative computer experiences. Set in an alternate 1999, you are thrust into Hypnospace — an internet stand-in that’s part GeoCities and part forum chatroom — and are asked to moderate and police this online Wild West. 

Developer Tendershoot has nailed the tone and aesthetic of this era. The highly compressed bitmap images, the way pages auto-play (incredible) music when they load, the terrible, terrible fonts, the fileshare servers that are completely inscrutable unless you know exactly what you’re looking for — it’s all just perfect. And it’s not just Hypnospace. The game has its own little desktop computer experience complete with email, virtual pets, a download manager and more. It reminds me of Cibele or Her Story, but much more freeform and robust. But all that is just aesthetic —  the game itself is pretty cool too. As a Hypnospace moderator, you’re given little jobs as you explore the various pages and zones of the browser: Take down some copyrighted material here, censor some threatening speech there, find some lost files that are hanging around…somewhere. Some of these tasks just require you to pay close attention to the pages themselves, while others force you to put on your hacker cap as you cross reference ID codes with unlisted pages, crack passwords or decrypt files, all while a corporate conspiracy bubbles up around you. 

It’s truly satisfying to use your online sleuthing skills to their fullest. And whether you’re stopping a virus from breaking the virtual world or just banning a kid who can’t seem to stop making offensive webcomics, you just feel this sense of power.

In many ways, Hypnospace Outlaw the platonic ideal of the concept of late-90s computing. I do wonder if that hyper-specific aesthetic and mechanics gives it too narrow of an audience, but as someone who is part of that narrow audience, I found my experience with it to be incredibly fun. And it’s one I won’t soon forget.

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hi! am a 23 y/o, also boggled finding out about this😵‍💫 we had a family PC and computer classes, + i went to a kinda old fashioned catholic school so ALL our papers had to be handwritten in cursive, i didn’t really have printed out essays till late middle/early HS. besides the point though- i also have a 4 year old, and i want to make sure she’s set up well. i intend to save up for a family PC for us but don’t have one right now. does anyone have some advice on how i can kinda teach her- this stuff? i don’t know coding or anything SUPER in depth but i definitely know my way around a PC and file formats and etc, just not sure how to properly teach a small child these things, since i mostly learned them by just messing around a bunch on the PC we used to have at home. thank you!

@devilsvine hey, there are definitely some resources out there! it may be more difficult to find the right age level to start with since your child is still quite young, but here's a few of the quickest links i located to get you started:

https://www.codemonkey.com/blog/computer-basics-for-kids/

as for how to get your kid a practical introduction/actual practice on a real computer before you are able to purchase one of your own, i cannot recommend enough the public library.

and when you're there, you can always check with the librarians to see if they have or know of/can recommend any further programs or classes that are cheap or free to teach children the basics of computer and digital skills.

it may also be worth checking into children's programs offered at your local community college if one is nearby to you. the one i used to work at does a program every summer with a wide variety of classes made fun and interactive, from cake baking to fingerpainting to STEM focused. if there's one near you that you're interested in, keep an eye out for the earliest date they'll open signups, as these kinds of programs can be very popular and fill up fast.

i am wishing you and your daughter the best of luck as you pursue this learning and applaud you for taking a proactive stance on such an important subject!

seriously, though. i work in higher education, and part of my job is students sending me transcripts. you'd think the ones who have the least idea how to actually do that would be the older ones, and while sure, they definitely struggle with it, i see it most with the younger students. the teens to early 20s crowd.

very, astonishingly often, they don't know how to work with .pdf documents. i get garbage phone screenshots, sometimes inserted into an excel or word file for who knows what reason, but most often it's just a raw .jpg or other image file.

they definitely either don't know how to use a scanner, don't have access to one, or don't even know where they might go for that (staples and other office supply stores sometimes still have these services, but public libraries always have your back, kids.) so when they have a paper transcript and need to send me a copy electronically, it's just terrible photos at bad angles full of thumbs and text-obscuring shadows.

mind bogglingly frequently, i get cell phone photos of computer screens. they don't know how to take a screenshot on a computer. they don't know the function of the Print Screen button on the keyboard. they don't know how to right click a web page, hit "print", and choose "save as PDF" to produce a full and unbroken capture of the entirety of a webpage.

sometimes they'll just copy the text of a transcript and paste it right into the message of an email. that's if they figure out the difference between the body text portion of the email and the subject line, because quite frankly they often don't.

these are people who in most cases have done at least some college work already, but they have absolutely no clue how to utilize the attachment function in an email, and for some reason they don't consider they could google very quickly for instructions or even videos.

i am not taking a shit on gen z/gen alpha here, i'm really not.

what i am is aghast that they've been so massively failed on so many levels. the education system assumed they were "native" to technology and needed to be taught nothing. their parents assumed the same, or assumed the schools would teach them, or don't know how themselves and are too intimidated to figure it out and teach their kids these skills at home.

they spend hours a day on instagram and tiktok and youtube and etc, so they surely know (this is ridiculous to assume!!!) how to draft a formal email and format the text and what part goes where and what all those damn little symbols means, right? SURELY they're already familiar with every file type under the sun and know how to make use of whatever's salient in a pinch, right???

THEY MUST CERTAINLY know, innately, as one knows how to inhale, how to type in business formatting and formal communication style, how to present themselves in a way that gets them taken seriously by formal institutions, how to appear and be competent in basic/standard digital skills. SURELY. Of course. RIGHT!!!!

it's MADDENING, it's insane, and it's frustrating from the receiving end, but even more frustrating knowing they're stumbling blind out there in the digital spaces of grown-up matters, being dismissed, being considered less intelligent, being talked down to, because every adult and system responsible for them just

ASSUMED they should "just know" or "just figure out" these important things no one ever bothered to teach them, or half the time even introduce the concepts of before asking them to do it, on the spot, with high educational or professional stakes.

kids shouldn't have to supplement their own education like this and get sneered and scoffed at if they don't.

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Classroom 6x: A Next-Gen Virtual Learning Environment Redefining Education

At this moment of time where technology reigns supreme, students will constantly be looking for a balance between entertaining and learning. The Classroom 6x in this regard serves as the backbone of a robust online platform which became a matter of concern to school kids, teachers, and other gamers. Beyond the label of a mere gaming site, Classroom 6x actually provides easy and unblocked access that is purposely meant to work within the constraints of school, library, and restricted networks.

This comprehensive guide discusses everything you need to know about Classroom 6x, from its key features to how it became the most sought-after venue for school unblocked games.

What is Classroom 6x?

Classroom 6x is a pioneering web-browser platform where educational tools, interactive games, and unblocked content meet school usage. Now increasingly being adopted in formal and informal education, Classroom 6x provides a breathable space between learning and leisure activities, allowing students to safely enjoy themselves without distractions while accessing games and academic content unrestricted by school firewalls.

Why is Classroom 6x Getting Popular?

Classroom 6x is rapidly gaining popularity among students and teachers alike because it is so flexible and accessible. Here's why:

•Unblocked Gaming Platform: Gives access to a handpicked selection of instructive and fun games not filtered out by school networks.

•No Downloads Needed: Fully web-based; executes straight in the browser.

•Cross-Platform Compatibility: Runs on Chromebooks, Windows, Mac, and even mobiles.

• Education + Fun: Combines educational content with gamification to engage students.

Key Features of Classroom 6x

1. Wide Game Library

Provides hundreds of games across categories like puzzle, math, logic, racing, coding, and adventure. They include top hits like:

• Run 3

• Moto X3M

• Slope

• Tunnel Rush

• 2048

2. Simple Interface

Clean and intuitive user interface designed for rapid access without distracting clutter.

3. Totally Free

No login or subscription is required to begin playing Classroom 6x, as it is made available to everyone across all budget limits.

4. School-friendly and Safe

The games are thoroughly vetted to be appropriate and without any mature or violent content, making this collection ready to be consumed at school.

5. Continuously Updated

The game collection and performance are updated regularly, based on feedback.

Classroom 6x and Unblocked Games: A Perfect Combination

Access to the renowned gaming sites is restricted by the school firewall, rendering student recreation almost impossible during breaks or free time. Classroom 6x solves all this by:

Hosting games on the school-secured server

Consuming not much from the bandwidth

Offering a collection of games that run beautifully on a low-spec machine Now, it is the most searched option during computer lab times, free periods, or even educational gaming classes.

Educational Benefits of Classroom 6x

Although it is easy to think of Classroom 6x as just another unblocked gaming website, it has several educational benefits:

1. Encourages Logical Thinking

Sudoku, chess, and number puzzles help develop analytical and cognitive skills.

2. Improves Coordination

Action games develop reaction time and hand-eye coordination.

3. Fosters Creativity

Sandbox and simulation games stimulate creative problem-solving.

4. Encourages Peer Learning

Playing in groups or multiplayer modes fosters teamwork and collaborative skills among students.

How to Access Classroom 6x

Opening Classroom 6x is as easy as entering the website URL in your browser. No account or login is required.

Steps:

1.         Open your browser of choice (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).

2.         Enter the Classroom 6x official URL.

3.         Navigate the homepage to choose your game or category.

4.         Click and play immediately.

Classroom 6x URLs can change or get replicated; try searching "Classroom 6x games" on Google if the primary site is unavailable.

Is Classroom 6x Safe?

Basically, Classroom 6x is safe for school-aged users, meaning that school violence is avoided, and appropriateness is maintained. Games are decent and rather noninteractive for no downloads or personal info to be subsumed. The site is free of mature content and promises to respect any general policies adopted by schools regarding online behavior. But, just as with any digital resource, it would always be better to have an adult or teacher supervising its use to ensure that it is being used responsibly and not simply as a distraction during school hours.

Potential Concerns & Limitations

It does offer several good opportunities, but teachers and parents should be wary of its obstacles:

Lack of Monitoring Tools: It cannot help keep track of the game being used.

Risk of Distractions: Without supervision, students may be weighed on this and use it as a platform.

Limited Integration into Curriculum: Games can be instructed in behavioral and informal educational ways without being assessed as a part of the regular curriculum. To alleviate all these, Classroom 6x might be accessed at a particular free time or across given activities.

Classroom 6x for Educators and Teachers

Classroom 6x can be used as:

A reward system to complete work

A great 'brain-break' to help students recharge

Another tool for students to reinforce understanding of concepts through logic and math games

A source that can be tapped into after school enrichment or technology club

Conclusion

Classroom 6x is definitely not just a haven of unblocked games but is also a great learning instrument that marries fun and casual learning. If you are an entailed student trying to unwind during a break, or are an equally involved teacher exerting interesting classroom engagement, Classroom 6x provides an alternative that is free, cheap, and relatively effective.

Its fast spread in notoriety is the result of larger trends in education that foster adaptability and student value, cooking up an integration of technology. Surely, it will never substitute the old methods, yet in responsible hands, it can work marvelously in the present-day classroom.

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BYITC Education Franchise Reality: Invest in the Future

What You Get from BYITC Education Franchise:

Let’s be real – running a profitable education franchise takes dedication and effort from both sides. You manage the setup and day-to-day of your centers, while we provide the expert education and resources that make a real impact. It’s a win-win! When you invest in a BYITC education franchise, you gain access to:

Book Your Free Trial Today!

https://supermaths.co.uk/book-a-trial/

1. World-Class Software and Tools

Our state-of-the-art software makes learning interactive, engaging, and effective, giving your students the tools they need to succeed while offering you the technology edge that differentiates your business from competitors.

2. Proven Business Model

BYITC Supermaths offers a proven, scalable business model that’s easy to implement, reducing the risks of starting a business from scratch. You’ll be supported every step of the way with clear guidelines and training to ensure success.

3. Exceptional Support & Training

We believe in transparency and collaboration, providing our franchisees with comprehensive training, marketing assistance, and ongoing support to ensure you meet your business goals. From the initial setup to ongoing operations, we’re with you at every stage.

4. A Range of High-Demand Subjects

Our curriculum focuses on some of the most in-demand subjects in today’s education landscape, offering students, aged 4 – 17 years, the tools they need to succeed in the modern world. The subjects include:

● English – Building strong communication skills and literacy foundations. ● Abacus Maths – Enhancing mental arithmetic and mathematical problem-solving skills. ● Coding – Introducing children to the world of programming and developing critical technical skills. ● Science – Integrating interactive learning with simplified concepts and our virtual lab experiments for kids. ● Cyber Security – Teaching digital responsibility and the importance of online safety. ● 11+ Grammar Preparation – Helping students prepare for the crucial 11+ exams, paving the way for their academic success.

5. Multiple Revenue Streams

Our franchise model allows you to earn through multiple channels, including online classes, in-person workshops, and after-school programmes. The diverse revenue streams provide a high ROI and a rapid break-even point.

6. Flexible Business Opportunity

Whether you’re a homemaker, retiree, business enthusiast, teacher, or someone interested in the betterment of the future, the BYITC Supermaths Education Franchise offers flexibility to run your business part-time or full-time, depending on your lifestyle and goals.

7. Complete CRM and LMS Support

We provide our franchisees with full CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and LMS (Learning Management System) support, ensuring seamless operations, efficient student management, and an enhanced learning experience. Our systems help you track progress, manage enrollments, and optimise your business for success.

8. Exclusive Access to BYITC Events

As a franchise partner, your children can participate in our free BYITC-hosted events such as Olympiads, webinars, Inspire Awards, and more. These events provide valuable learning opportunities, recognition, and motivation for young learners.

9. Teaching Training Programme

We offer comprehensive teacher training support, equipping educators with the necessary skills, methodologies, and resources to deliver high-quality education effectively. This ensures consistency in teaching standards and enhances the overall learning experience for students.

Boons and Banes of the Tech World: Our Approach

In the digital age, it’s crucial to understand both the boons and banes of technology. While tech offers many advantages – such as engaging learning experiences and enhanced academic support – it also presents challenges, including distractions and cybersecurity risks. At BYITC Supermaths, we harness the boons of technology while addressing the banes:

● Digital Responsibility: We educate children on how to stay safe online and become digitally responsible.

● Balanced Screen Time: We promote healthy screen time habits, encouraging children to engage in physical activity and offline learning.

● Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: We focus on developing essential skills like critical thinking and creative problem-solving, helping students prepare for the challenges of tomorrow’s digital world.

Creating a Happier Learning Atmosphere

At BYITC Supermaths, we’re not just focused on academics. We’re committed to creating a happier, more engaging learning atmosphere, where children feel excited to learn and confident in their abilities. Our aim is to build future leaders who are not just academically skilled but are also emotionally and socially intelligent.

● Interactive and Fun Lessons: Our lessons are designed to be engaging, ensuring that children enjoy their learning journey.

● Confidence Building: We help students develop a strong sense of self-confidence, making them feel empowered to take on any challenge.

● Holistic Growth: Our focus is not just on academic success but also on inculcating life skills that prepare students for a bright future.

Transparency: The Key to Our Partnership

At BYITC Supermaths, we value transparency in all aspects of our business. When you become a franchisee, you’ll have clear expectations, ongoing support, and regular opportunities to track and improve your progress. We believe in open communication and a collaborative approach, ensuring that both franchisee and franchisor thrive together.

Are You In? Our Education Franchise is Your Choice!

Now is the time to invest in a future-ready business that makes a real difference in children’s lives and offers financial success. Our education franchise provides everything you need to get started – from top-quality software to extensive support – we’ll be with you every step of the way. Ready to become an education franchise owner?

Let’s shape happier, smarter, and lucrative futures together!

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5 Reasons Why Your Child Should Try a New Skill This Summer

Why Summer is the Perfect Time for Your Child to Learn a New Skill

Summer vacation is referred to as the holiday season; however, it can be an excellent chance to discover new talents among children and enhance development and learn new skills. What it means is that regardless of whether one is learning to play an instrument, code, cook or learn a new language, productive school holiday is laudable. Below are five important benefits why your child should consider learning a new skill during this summer break.

The students get a break from learning and regular tasks of school during summer therefore this has positive effects. Due to reduced pressure and little disruption in free time, kids can follow their passions and learn with passion and, thereby, make it an excellent time for skill development. Below are five important benefits why your child should consider learning a new skill during this summer break.

Boosts Confidence and Self-Esteem

The child is able to develop their self-esteem and confidence by learning new skills. Being able to gain mastery in something that is new to them, whether it be sports, craft production, or even technology skills, let alone having the reward of being able to produce something excellent, will not only give the child ability to learn responsibility but also achieve personal pride.

As the article shows, development of new interests is critical during childhood.

Kids are very sensitive and easily intrigued during childhood and they are ready to try everything new. When you’re telling them to try out something else during their long vacations, you are actually assisting them embrace their strengths. This way not only strengthens their self-esteem, but also helps them learn that they are capable of attaining something good if they try hard enough.

How Summer Skills Help Set Your Child Up for the Future

All the acquired knowledge during the summer may be useful and valuable for the child’s future. Similarly, gaining some problem-solving abilities through programming or learning cooperation through a sport are equally beneficial since these skills are useful at school and in children’s future lives. Skills to learn early in one’s academic success are a positive attitude that enables one to acquire permanent positive changes for learning as well as personal development.

Fosters Creativity and Critical Thinking

Engaging in new activities helps children think outside the box. Creative pursuits like art, music, or even coding helps children to solve problems in innovative ways, promoting both creativity and critical thinking.

How to Choose the Right Skill for Your Child

In case you are choosing a new skill that you want your child to develop, first think of the child’s strengths and preferences. Ask questions like:

Is your child a practical learner who enjoys the practical activities in class?

Do they use it?

Are they more comfortable working in the well-defined creative fields or in the highly defined structured environment?

Select the most appropriate skill and assure that your child is not bored during their summer break or holidays.

Enhances Academic Performance

Learning a new skill doesn’t just benefit a child’s personal life — it can also have a positive impact on their academic performance as well.

How Online Learning Can Support Your Child’s Skill Development

With this new found means of learning, children can now take various courses and training’s from the comfort of their own home. An online Learning aptitude developing tool helps a child to study as per their current comprehension level and they can always revisit the course if they needs to refresh something. These online programs offer flexibility, making it easier to fit learning into the summer break schedule.

For instance, when a child is having difficulties learning the second language or mathematics, they would feel ready for new challenges after online class and go back to school well prepared.

Teaches Persistence and Patience

Online learning provides children with the possibility to deepen their experience with different subjects and skills at home. These platforms are able to be set at the child’s level, so children can only advance to the next level once they are ready to do so. Also, children can review a lesson they previously learned in case they have difficulties understanding it and, as a result, they learn that it is okay to repeat a lesson in case they did not grasp what the teacher was explaining.

These programs also afford the opportunity to synchronize learning activities with summer break times so that the child will not be over burdened hence making them busy all the time.

For instance, a child having difficulty in understanding certain topics such as Mathematics or a new language, these resources may be used to do practice. In this case, they go back to school more confident, and with good academics problem solving skills, which they develop through patience from practice.

Promotes Social and Emotional Growth

Learning new skills can also promote social and emotional growth by helping children build relationships, express themselves, and navigate their emotions.

Balancing Skill Development with Relaxation during the summer

Although much of the time should be spent mastering new skills, frequent breaks should be provided to ensure that the learner is not over strained through the process of learning. Engaging children in too many activities will cause them to get tired. But ensure that the child engages in structured learning and also play, especially during the course of a summer break.

For instance, if your child is taking music lessons it is important to make sure they have time to play, to get involved in other activities, and to go outside. It allows them to not only have fun during their summer break but at the same time to grow personally and professionally.

Conclusion

Making your child learn new skills during the school holidays is one of the best ways to enhance self-esteem, promote imagination, increase academic performance and assess the child’s ability to persevere and stay patient. Kids can learn in an ordinary classroom or with the help of modern technologies which can be found in distance learning and other types of classes — the opportunities are limitless!

Remember, the key to successful skill development is finding activities that match your child’s interests and making learning enjoyable.

So, why not make this summer break a time for exploration and growth? Take a look through Mybrainwire selection of courses and programs created to make studying fun for children. Call us today to know more, how we can help your child to find their own passion!

FAQs

What type of skills can my child learn this summer?

Your child can learn a variety of skills, such as coding, music, art, cooking, sports, or even a new language. The key is to choose something they’re interested in.

How do online lessons work for children learning new skills?

Online lessons provide flexibility and allow children to learn at their own pace. These often include interactive content, videos, and quizzes to keep kids engaged.

How can learning a new skill improve my child’s school performance?

Developing new skills helps with problem-solving, critical thinking, and confidence, all of which can positively impact a child’s academic success.

Is it too late to start learning something new this summer?

It’s never too late! Whether it’s the start of summer break or closer to the end, there’s always time to try something new and reap the benefits.

What is the best way to keep my child motivated during summer learning?

Set achievable goals, incorporate fun activities, and celebrate progress. Making learning enjoyable will keep your child motivated throughout their skill development journey.

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