Div Labs - Chicago

08/07/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhWkR0nUd1A

Coding with candy! ?

I'm happy that this is a unique way to get kids into programming.
I'm slightly mad they are using this to get the kids to buy more candy.

『ＧＬＩＣＯＤＥ（グリコード）』は、小学生でも楽しみながらプログラミングを学習できるアプリケーションです。 『ＧＬＩＣＯＤＥ』 紹介サイト http://cp.glico.jp/glicode/ 小学校低学年から、プログラミングの考え方を身につけることで、 論理的思考力や問題解決能力が育つと考えられています。 創...

08/04/2016

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/technology/code-academy-as-career-game-changer.html?_r=1

Even though the more and more people are turning to coding for a career change. There is still a huge gap of programers that needs to be filled however with the average cost of a coding boot camp at $11,063 how can lower class households afford it? We offer free coding classes to those how need it most!

check out more market data from coding bootcaps

https://www.coursereport.com/reports/2015-coding-bootcamp-market-size-study

Schools that offer accelerated training in digital skills are drawing more and more “career changers,” and graduates can make six-figure base salaries.

08/01/2016

The path to leaning something new is full of "AH HA" moments.

"It's funny how something seemingly so simple can snowball into a skill that defines a career, whether that's designing websites for clients or starting a blog like this one."

I love these moments!!

https://css-tricks.com/moment-css-started-making-sense/

It was way back in 2008 that Chris shared his "Ah-ha!" moment when working with CSS. You know, that metaphorical lightbulb that ignites when you go from no

07/25/2016

San Quentin prison is giving inmates a second chance through the last mile program. https://thelastmile.org/

This is the start of a huge shift in the accessibility of tech education!

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3062006/new-tech-filled-cars-break-down-more-often-than-older-cars-according-to-aaa

07/19/2016

Div Labs will be starting session two in the coming months. As we finalize the details, we will definitely keep you updated! In the mean time we wanted to share some things we've been geeking out about lately...

From Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference this past June check out the youngest app developer, 9 year-old Anvitha Vijay! We love what Anvitha said when asked where app-building might lead her, "I want to be an innovator to build things that people will love and make a difference in people’s lives through technology, so I think this is one of my first steps toward doing that.."

http://www.fastcompany.com/3061044/wwdc/a-chat-with-the-youngest-app-developer-at-wwdc

We talk to 9-year-old Anvitha Vijay about Apple's latest announcements, coding, UI design, and getting Craig Federighi's phone number.

07/04/2016

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