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An App for That: Canadian youth learn coding & app development
Read on to see our Challenge One winners As society continues to develop technological advancements, the field of coding is growing and spanning across industries creating new and exciting career opportunities. At MindFuel, we recognize coding can open many doors for...
Canadian Youth Are Turning to Coding as the New Language To Gain Critical Skills
MindFuel is helping kids learn valuable skills and earn prizes through the Crack the Code Challenge Calgary – February 8, 2021 – With schools and parents opting for online learning as a safe alternative to in-classroom learning for their child’s education, youth are...
MindFuel launches national challenge to get Canadian youth coding
Crack the Code Challenge teaches foundational coding skills and offers the chance for students to win prizes CALGARY, AB, Jan. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian youth have the opportunity to get a start in the world of coding and be celebrated for their efforts through...
Learning from Home: Top Ten Tips for Parents to Keep Kids on Track
Ways to cope with re-adapting to online learning throughout the school year Calgary – October 21, 2020 – Alberta’s schools and teachers are doing their best to minimize COVID-19 outbreaks during the 2020/21 school year, but parents need to be prepared to assist in...
PAST: Professional Learning Workshop – Project-Based Learning (Climate Change & Biodiversity)
As part of NSERCs Science Literacy Week and the kickoff to the MindFuel Tech Futures Challenge, MindFuel is hosting an on-line professional learning workshop that will highlight the key elements that make Project Based Learning (PBL) a successful pedagogical approach...
Demand for Online Learning Resources Continues to Rise as Longer-Term Distance Learning Becomes New Reality
MindFuel saw a 207% increase in users across Canada from March to May 2020 CALGARY, AB, June 29, 2020 /CNW/ - With schools and school boards continuing to shift to online formats throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, online educational resources are seeing a large spike...
Usage of MindFuel’s free digital K-12 educational resources doubles over past week
A busy week of online learning as Canadian students, teachers and parents take advantage of complimentary online STEM and coding programs CALGARY, March 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Despite temporary school closures and classroom disruptions, that hasn't stopped Canadian students...
MindFuel opens programs for free to Canadian schools, students and parents during school shutdown
Complimentary online STEM and coding programs designed for K-12 students now accessible CALGARY, March 20, 2020 /CNW/ - In response to school closures across the country, MindFuel is now offering all its online K-12 STEM educational resources at no cost to all...
MindFuel prepares to launch online coding program with completion of partner training in Ontario
Complimentary online coding and digital skills training will be available to Canadian students and teachers from February 1st, 2020 through to March 31, 2021 CALGARY, Jan. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - MindFuel is proud to report it has...
MindFuel opens pre-registration for Canadian educators and students to participate in an exclusive online coding training opportunity
MindFuel calls on students to jumpstart their futures early with free digital and coding skills training on Codingville.ca Calgary, AB – November 13, 2019 – MindFuel is calling on teachers and students who are keen to code to pre-register now for their free access to...
MindFuel’s geekStarter program contributes to the advancement of Alberta’s innovation ecosystem with hands-on STEM workshops
geekStarter provides an engaging and hands-on learning atmosphere – helping to create a generation of future innovators Calgary, AB – November 18, 2019 – MindFuel is proud to be hosting its geekStarter robotics workshop which brings together some of the province’s...
MindFuel adds notable industry leaders to its Board of Directors
Newly appointed Board Members reinforce MindFuel’s leadership bench strength Calgary, AB – October 31, 2019 – MindFuel (also known as the Science Alberta Foundation) is delighted to announce the appointment of six new members on its Board of Directors. The...