The kids have only been back at school five minutes, it seems, and already we have the half term coming up! We know it’s been a challenge this year and much of last year to keep them both entertained and educated (even more so than usual) – so allow us to help out and inspire […]
Author: Molly Gilpin
Kid Inventors Day (January 17th) is a celebration of the birthday of one of the world’s greatest kid inventors – Benjamin Franklin, who, at the age of 11, invented the world’s first swim flippers! On this day, we continue to celebrate kids’ creative thinking and the practical ideas they can invent to solve everyday problems. […]
We are delighted to announce that Fire Tech is now part of MyTutor! As the UK’s leading platform for online one-to-one curricular tuition, MyTutor is the perfect partner to complement Fire Tech’s small-group tech classes. MyTutor has given over a quarter of a million life-changing lessons in English, maths and science, and results show that […]
What do programmers at NASA and seven year olds in a Computer Science classroom have in common? They both program in Python! In this blog post, our Program Leader Michael, a Computer Science teacher, shares his knowledge and experience teaching coding to young people. Is Python accessible? I’ve been teaching Python to school aged children […]
This holiday season, we got our crafty tech experts to work to design these fun DIY Christmas activities and gift ideas that you can make with family and friends at home. These are designed for ages 8 to 17 and have been categorised into skill levels rated by this 🤖 icon. 1. Virtual Christmas Card […]
We are thrilled to announce that we have launched a GCSE Computer Science Bootcamp. We’ve condensed the most important learning from the OCR Computer Science GCSE into a 6 week intensive course. This course covers both papers and learners will receive extra resources and content to work on in between sessions. What is the bootcamp? […]
Computers are everywhere, changing every industry on the planet. This week is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to teach students about coding and computer science. The event takes place during Computer Science Education Week, which is December 6-12th this year. It’s an opportunity for every child to learn how the […]
If your child is interested in a career in working in the games industry, you’ll most likely want to offer them a head start. It’s important they should be learning the newest and most cutting-edge tools used in game design today, especially if they’re interested in developing next-gen console games such as those for the […]
This week, we caught up with Filippo, a young Fire Tech UK-based camper, who attended our Python with Minecraft week-long online course during the October half term. Continue reading as he answers our questions about his experience with Fire Tech. What did you create/make/build/code during your week at Fire Tech? We learnt all the basics […]
Python is one of the most popular languages in both industry, research, and many other creative fields and is an incredibly fantastic and easy language to get started with! Python is taught at GCSE, A-Level, and at University, so learning Python early on will give your child a head start academically and to support future […]
Got a Roblox-obsessed child? With over 64 million monthly players worldwide, we’re not surprised that Roblox has evolved into one of the most popular gaming platforms of all time. As parents, we can’t help but question what it is and how our kids are spending countless hours on the platform. So what is Roblox, and […]
Recently, we caught up with Priya, a first year Computer Science student at the University of Exeter who attended a Fire Tech course as a teen. Alongside her studies, Priya now supports Fire Tech in delivering in-person camps and online courses to young people across the UK. Continue reading as she answers our questions about […]
This Halloween, give learning a bewitching twist with a fun activity for your tech-loving kids! From costume making to circuit building and engineering challenges, STEM pairs seamlessly with this spooky holiday – Halloween is the perfect time of year for young people to embrace their spooky and prankster selves. 1. Create an LED Halloween Costume […]
We are so thrilled to launch our new membership: Fire Tech Unlimited. The membership includes various levels of live teaching, and unlimited access to our Fire Tech Experiences and Self Guided Projects, where our best instructors share the tech that they are most passionate about. Giving the young people in your household access to our […]
This Friday, October 1st marks the start of Black History Month here in the UK. This annual observance originates from America in the 1970s and each year celebrates and remembers incredible people and events in African history. Here at Fire Tech, diversity is at the core of our values and we wanted to take this […]
During our recent intensive week-long courses, we interviewed guest experts, who provided students with some extra inspiration during their lunchtimes. All of whom are working in the robotics, game design and tech education industries. This interview is with Corey Ellis-Johnson a freelance game designer at Roblox – a global platform where millions of people gather together […]
Fire Tech is proud to announce the launch of two brand new coding and game design courses to support young people in learning the technologies that are shaping the world around us. Course topics include ‘Python With Minecraft’ and ‘Making Video Games With Python’, and will be running online this October Half-Term so students can […]
For young people, playing Minecraft with friends is, by far, one of the best ways to connect while having loads of fun. Someone to watch your back while you dangerously chop wood through the night on day one, someone to help you farm and sow the wheat, and even someone to watch the sunrise with, […]
Interviews
During our recent intensive week-long courses, we interviewed guest experts, who provided students with some extra inspiration during their lunchtimes. All of whom are working in the robotics and tech education industries. This interview is with tech innovator Olga Kravchenko, the Co-Founder & CEO of Musemio VR – a company which built the most accessible way […]
Much like reading, improving your child’s coding and tech skills need to be supported as part of everyday education and learning. The best position to be in is where your child has the motivation and excitement to work on projects independently, but how do we reach this point? In this blog post, we break down […]
Kids are about to head back to school but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop! We know that kids (and parents alike) are looking for social activities and consistency throughout the upcoming term. Here at Fire Tech, we’ve scheduled our online After School Clubs to keep young people creating with and learning about […]
The pandemic was a catalyst for many tech trends that were already creeping into the mainstream. With technologies such as 5G promising faster connection speeds, artificial intelligence (AI) supporting our decision making and advancements in our beloved IoT gadgets, we wonder how things might play out in our children’s futures for education, work, security and […]
During our recent intensive week-long python courses, we interviewed guest experts, who provided students with some extra inspiration during their lunchtimes. All of whom are working in the robotics and tech education industries. This interview is with tech innovator Rehana Soltane, a Lead Instructor at Code First Girls – a company which has become the […]
Have you ever heard your Roblox-obsessed child saying words like “obby, brick battle, robux” and you’re clueless as to what they’re talking about? You’re not alone. Of course, with millions of users of Roblox across the world, the young community of gamers and creatives have developed their own Roblox-specific slang. As a guide for parents, […]
Restrictions are easing in the UK, staycations are in full swing, and our kids are off school for summer! As most young people have nearly two months off, we know it can be tough to fill each day with something fun, enriching and entertaining – so let us help out! We have put together these […]
Java programming, sound familiar? I am sure many of you would have heard of Java, especially if you’re working in the tech, banking or gaming sectors. Java is used globally and is the coding language that powers Android phones and platforms such as Minecraft, Airbnb and Uber. It’s easy to learn and is taught throughout […]
At Fire Tech, we have a tutor and teaching network of over 300 inspiring young techies. They come from the world’s leading universities such as Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge, as experts in their field, they love sharing their knowledge with the next generation. From game designers and Ph.D. researchers to Biomedical […]
Recently, we caught up with Anna, a first-year Computer Science student at the University of Cambridge, who attended 7 (yes 7!) of our courses as a teen. Continue reading as she answers our questions about her experience with Fire Tech. Why did you decide to take a Fire Tech course? I remember I was talking […]
During our recent intensive week-long courses, we interviewed guest experts, who provided students with some extra inspiration during their lunchtimes. All of whom are working in the robotics and tech education industries. This interview is with tech innovator Siobhan Duncan, the Lead Developer at Robotical – a company that invented Marty the Robot which teaches […]
16 game-changing ventures to join the third Unreasonable FUTURE initiative, a collaboration between Fossil Foundation, Pearson, Accenture, and Unreasonable that ensures future generations thrive in the new economy. Fire Tech has been selected to join 15 other groundbreaking growth-stage ventures for the 2021 Unreasonable FUTURE program. Unreasonable FUTURE, is a unique multi-year initiative that brings […]
The warm weather has finally arrived, restrictions are easing and before we know it, our kids will have finished school for the summer break. We know it’s been a challenge this year and much of last year to keep them both entertained and educated (even more so than usual) – so allow us to help […]
The team at Fire Tech is so committed to providing an exciting, excellent, and engaging experience that we are making a promise to all of our students and parents. Introducing our commitment to you: “We’ll never leave you and your child unhappy with your chosen course.” Fire Tech Promise With our promise made, you can […]
Features
With over 2.3 billion users worldwide and 79% of internet users having an account with the site, YouTube has long cemented itself as the biggest platform for video sharing. It’s no surprise that 8 of 10 marketers consider YouTube to be the most effective video marketing platform. If you want to make videos and post […]
Recently, we caught up with Adrian, a first-year Physics student at UCLA, who attended a Fire Tech course as a teen and has now just taught his first course with us remotely. Continue reading as he answers our questions about his experience as both a student and tutor with Fire Tech. Why did you decide […]
During our recent intensive week-long courses, we interviewed guest experts, who provided students with some extra inspiration during their lunchtimes. All of whom, are working in the machine learning, social media, and data analysis industries. This interview is with tech entrepreneur James Field, the CEO & Founder of LabGenius – a company with a mission […]
Everyday life is filled with decisions to make. Young children are estimated to make about 3,000 decisions a day, as they mature it can increase to roughly 35,000. The decisions children make shape them into the person they will become and form the life paths that they will pursue. So how can we help them […]
This week, we caught up with Isabella, a 14-year-old Fire Tech UK-based camper, who attended our Digital Music Production week-long online course during Easter. Continue reading as she answers our questions about her week with Fire Tech. What did you create during your week at Fire Tech? We worked with Ableton and it was cool […]
27th April 2021 Dear families, We hope you and your families have been keeping well during the pandemic. It’s been some time since we’ve been able to talk about our in-person camps here at Fire Tech and as everyone’s thoughts are turning to summer we’d like to give you an update. Since taking the decision […]
This is Rose, one of our fantastic tutors who teaches our Video Game Design Online Course, and here she shares her experience teaching Fire Tech courses remotely. Since the pandemic started, students all over the world had to embrace some form of distance learning. It has been tough for many families who have been left […]
If your child has recently completed a Fire Tech online course, then this is the perfect opportunity to take full advantage of what your child has learned, and help them continue to reap the benefits long after the course has ended. We think it is really important for them to continue creating and learning, so […]
During our recent intensive week-long courses, we interviewed guest experts, who provided students with some extra inspiration during their lunchtimes. All of whom, are working in the machine learning, social media, and data analysis industries. This interview is with tech entrepreneur Pierre-Simon Ntiruhungwa, the co-founder of Katalist – an entrepreneurial development platform. In this interview, […]
What does the future of work look like? Before the pandemic, the conversation around the future of work was centered around how technology would replace many jobs and how work forces would need to be creative to shape new relevant roles. When the pandemic hit, it transformed people’s relationships to work overnight. Now, the conversation […]
As technology continues to shape our futures, learning a computer programming language has become increasingly important for adults and kids alike. Just as there are thousands of languages and dialects spoken globally, there are many different programming languages, each with its own unique rules and applications. So what coding language should my child start learning […]
Many countries around the world are facing a tough winter, with restrictions in place and for those in the UK a third national lockdown. This brings the continued challenge of kids learning remotely, more of us working from home, and the disruption to usual routines. What’s true is that families are taking on much more […]
Sophie Deen is the Founder/CEO of kids’ media company, Bright Little Labs. They make cartoons, games, and toys to promote STEM, critical thinking + equality for all kids aged 3+. BLL has users in 100+ countries and raised Series A investment with Warner Media/Cartoon Network in 2018. Sophie believes in the power of storytelling to […]
Have you heard of Python coding or ever wondered what language is most useful for your child or teen to learn? Either at school or even to set them up for their future, be it at university or later on in their career – or even as a hobby? Python is one of the most […]
