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NCLab Takes Coding for Kids on the Road In a first-ever Reno area opportunity, a Coding for Kids camp was held for Boy Scouts on January 11th-12th, 2018. This gave the Scouts the opportunity to earn the coveted Drafting and Programming merit badges. The camp was hosted by the Boy Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

I recently volunteered at my local library to host an NCLab workshop, and I was amazed (though not surprised) by how easily people of all ages came together to converse and learn about programming. It made me wonder what makes a programming language like Python—which the 8-year-olds in the class were wielding with the same

We’re in the unique position of making systems smarter in order to make people smarter. When the programs we use become more intelligent, so do we. When anyone can access these intelligent programs—even students with disabilities—our learning environments become more robust and can boost the potential of every learner. So it’s not just about creating

These parts were used by NCLab to build the original prototype in the “Let’s Build A Drone” mini-course. Parts (can be ordered from Amazon) Description Vendor QTY Price Cost Per Drone Sidewinder Hi Perf. Brushed Motors 6x15mm + JST; Set of 6 Spintech Motors 1 17.00 11.33 3.7V 220mAh LiPo Battery Pack 45C 1S with