Meet Joshua–he is an ambitious computer science student at the University of Toronto with two years of teaching experience at Kidzwhiz! In fact, Josh is a past student of Kidzwhiz, which inspired him to pursue his technology degree and give back by becoming an instructor! Learn more about Josh below: Tell us about yourself! Hi… Read More Meet Josh, Instructor
Summer is right around the corner! School is down to its last weeks and kids will soon rejoice their summer freedom. Sometimes kids start getting bored pretty quickly as the novelty of Summer wears off. Keep them busy with these amazing and super easy DIY projects. Not only you get to have quality time with them, but… Read More 10 Fun DIYs to do When Boredom Strikes!
Looking for fun things to do with your family this summer? Kidzwhiz has your back. Check out these fun family events happening around the city where the cost of admission is absolutely FREE! We hope you see something you and your kids will love: MOM 2 MOM Sale, Community Yard Sale & Fun Fair When:… Read More FREE Family Events in the GTA
Breakthrough technology trends affect the way the year will be unfold. They will accelerate and transform many industries at a rapid pace which will shape the future and will be impact business owners and investors alike. Here are some technologies that are worth to observe closely in 2019. 1. Machine learning will advance artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More Top 5 Tech Trends to look out for in 2019
Python is a simple-yet-powerful programming language used to build mission critical systems at Google, Dropbox, Pinterest, Instagram, and other major tech companies. It can be used to develop desktop GUI applications, websites and web applications. Students (Ages 9+) will learn concepts including variables, if statements, and loops, and develop several useful skills that can be applied… Read More Course Spotlight: Python Level 1
The Stigma. It is no surprise that names such as Ada Lovelace and Hedy Lamarr are rarely mentioned. In a society in which women are seen as the other, history is told through the lenses of men, and we are bounded to see the world as theirs. Did you know that the first programmer in the… Read More Girls in Technology
Meet Carmen–she is a graduate of the University of Toronto, with a B. Sc and B. Ed, with over seven years of teaching experience! As the lead instructor, Carmen is well versed in teaching technology curriculum and working with children. She also mentors her fellow instructors to provide a positive and productive classroom experience. Learn… Read More Meet Carmen, Lead Instructor
Imagine building a moving robot, programming a tiny bot to follow you around, and creating your own animations – all in one day! Kidzwhiz PA Day Camps makes that possible! On Monday, April 22 2019, Kidzwhiz ran a PA Day Camp where our wonderful campers accomplished those activities above and more! Check out highlights from… Read More PA Day Camp Recap
There’s so much more to GameMaker than just creating a game to play. With smartphones and computers at their fingertips, kids already have countless games to choose from. But with GameMaker, students (Ages 9+) can go behind the scenes as to how games are actually created, and use their creativity to produce their own game… Read More Course Spotlight: GameMaker
History is scattered with instances where technological advances have prompted debates in homes, schools, and offices. In the late 1800s, when telephones were first introduced, concerns arose about whether they would interfere with office relations and whether clients would prefer a face-to-face conversation rather than a phone call. Television caused a similar controversy as scientists… Read More Not all screen time is bad. Screen time for creating is good.
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