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Technology is always at the vanguard of human knowledge. Everything we know goes into our tech, leading the way forward in so many industries. 

Many industries rely on coding and computer skills, from the health sector to gaming and beyond. Children in the 416 and 905 are in luck: there are tons of kids coding classes in Toronto and the GTA because this city is a tech hub, giving kids excellent learning opportunities, so technology continues to move ever forward.

Let's check out what separates the best online coding classes from the rest.

Learn to Program Video Games

Forcing kids to learn rote skills isn't fun but learning to code video games is! Any parent who has ever had to pry their child away from their video games knows that kids love games, but they may be surprised to see how much they love coding them.

The best online coding programs use gamification in different ways, so kids are as driven to learn computer skills as they are to play. Teaching kids how to create and design video games will prepare them for a career as a game developer, but it also imparts to them countless direct and indirect STEM skills that will serve them well in various other sectors. 

Real Coding Languages Only

Why waste time learning a drag-and-drop program that no professional coder ever uses? Programs like Scratch may give young kids a sense of what coding is like, but the better coding schools begin with real coding languages used to build platforms that have become pillars of the economy and delight people worldwide.

Look for a coding program that teaches coding languages, such as:

• Python

• Java

• JavaScript

• C#

• C++

With the right level of support and help, young kids can begin to learn coding by absorbing the actual languages coders use, not just imitation programs that simulate what coding is like.

Small Classes

Anybody would struggle to learn in a disruptive environment with many noisy moving pieces. Kids need to be in a structured setting if they are to learn sophisticated concepts like how to code.

Look for a coding program with a maximum of four students per teacher. That way, your child won't have to struggle to get their teacher's focus.

Young Teachers

So long as they're enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering programs, young kids should have young teachers for a few reasons. Kids should learn how to design video games from instructors who also grew up playing them, who can relate to their excitement because they know what it's like first-hand.

Plus, they have relevant professional and academic experience with coding. If students are inclined to take up computers later in life, they can pick their teacher's brain about what to expect in later grades, post-secondary school, or the workforce.

Digital technology has improved vastly over the past few years. To keep improving at the same rate, kids today need to learn the ins and outs of the most important skills, like coding. Keep the above tips in mind, and your child will get excellent instruction that bodes well for the future of tech.