Great Tool Introduces Teens to Coding
Vidcode aims to get teen girls excited about coding by emphasizing creativity and social media culture and expression.
Vidcode
Cool coding tool tuned to teen girls' passions aids creativity
Pros: Allows for quick creation, using girls' own photos and videos for built-in engagement and a personal touch.
Cons: Videos take a while to upload, and there's an assumption of some prior knowledge of coding without much introductory help.
Bottom Line: Learn-to-code programs for youths often too narrowly define what can be done with code; Vidcode expands the options, helping girls see code's value in culture and express themselves.
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