Code a Cake Teaches Coding to Kids By Comparing It to Baking
Laura McQuarrie — April 8, 2020 — Life-Stages
References: bt & designtaxi
Code a Cake is a new game from British multinational telecommunications firm BT that likens coding to baking a cake. The web game breaks the process into three simple steps—sequencing, variables and looping—and has kids create a digital cake. First, kids need to place add the necessary ingredients to the mixing bowl in the right sequence, then set the temperature and timer. After learning about sequencing and variables in this way, kids can decorate their virtual cake with cake-decorating tasks like piping frosting, which requires a repetitive, or looping, action. After finishing the coding game, kids can even print out a recipe to make a real cake.
During this time of isolation, people of all ages are looking to uplevel their skills and this game offers an approachable introduction to coding.
During this time of isolation, people of all ages are looking to uplevel their skills and this game offers an approachable introduction to coding.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Coding Games - Code a Cake is an example of an interactive coding game that engages kids in learning programming concepts through a fun and relatable activity.
2. Gamification of Education - Code a Cake demonstrates the effectiveness of gamification in teaching complex subjects like coding, providing an opportunity for educational institutions to develop more engaging learning experiences.
3. Integration of Real-life Activities - The integration of real-life activities, such as baking a cake, into coding games like Code a Cake, opens up opportunities for innovative applications that blend digital experiences with offline activities.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - The EdTech industry can leverage interactive coding games like Code a Cake to enhance children's understanding of programming and foster their interest in the field.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore the potential of creating more educational games that combine learning objectives with engaging gameplay, as demonstrated by Code a Cake.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of merging coding and real-life activities by developing innovative products or services that integrate technology and culinary experiences.
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