Author Archive for Tynker Team

As a teenager, you may not have extensive work experience to boast about just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create an impressive resume. A well-crafted resume can be a powerful tool to showcase your skills, achievements, and potential to future employers or educational institutions. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to […]

Introducing Minecraft modding for kids! Tynker’s engaging and user-friendly learning platform empowers children to develop Minecraft mods, program drones, develop games and apps, and take control of their world — with code! By involving kids in activities they are genuinely passionate about, we’ve discovered that they become highly motivated to tackle challenges, debug issues, and acquire new skills. Creating Minecraft […]

Kids love to play video games. That much is obvious. But wouldn’t it be cool if they could make their screen time less passive and more productive? With Tynker, they can. By learning to code their own games, kids become creators instead of just consumers. And not only will they be having fun, but programming video games has proven to […]

Today more than ever, coding is a base requirement in numerous careers, an essential skill that will be even more in demand in the near future. In fact, the next generation of coders is already leveling up their academics compared to their peers while securing the skills needed for tomorrow’s most innovative jobs in various exciting fields. According to the […]

The ability to code is a valuable skill that children can apply to their schoolwork and potentially their careers. From improving academic performance to providing a creative outlet for your child, coding doesn’t have demographic limitations. Anyone can develop the skills to become a proficient coder, starting with children in the K-12 setting. In this blog, we will discover why children […]

Parents and educators have a world of choices when it comes to teaching computer science and programming. It can be overwhelming when you start searching for resources for your child! What are the best kids coding languages? What’s the best place to start? It all depends on your child’s age, previous coding experience, and interests.  In this article, you’ll explore […]

Do you love creating your own original artwork in Tynker? We have a surprise for you! We’ve added Vector support to Tynker’s Drawing Tool! It makes all kinds of amazing artistic applications possible.  Just take a look at some of the cool characters that Tynker coders created for the Winter Code Jam! Why Vector? The new-and-improved Vector Drawing Tool lets […]

Have you been hearing the buzz about Artificial Intelligence lately? You might have seen chatbots, self-driving cars, and AI-powered image generators in the news.  Wonder how this amazing technology works? And how you could use AI in your own JavaScript projects on Tynker? Take a look at our latest course, Artificial Intelligence, for a guided tour designed for beginners ages […]

It’s happening. Your child is beginning to dive into the world of computers and the programs that make them tick. However, instead of taking things apart with screwdrivers and hammers in the garage like the generations of the past, your child is modifying his favorite game or unpacking the software powering the Chromebook they got at school. Congratulations! You’ve taken […]