We share a variety of free coding platforms that are available for students of all ages to begin learning the coding process. Coding enhances students’ problem solving by forcing students to break problems into their component pieces and reassemble them in a logical, stepby-step sequence. This promotes planning and organization skills, and it requires precision and self-discipline. Through the process, students develop independence as they troubleshoot their coding errors.
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