# Family-Friendly Coding Workshops This Startup Helps Families Learn About New Technology By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-workshops References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/09/10-cant-miss-maker-resources.html) & [techwillsaveus](https://www.techwillsaveus.com/) 'Technology Will Save Us' is a UK-based startup that offers coding workshops for families. While there are many toys and educational materials aimed at teaching children about coding, these activities are often a solitary pursuit. The family-friendly tech workshops are designed to make coding a more interactive activity for parents and their children. Technology Will Save Us runs hands-on coding workshops out of a unique lab in East London. The lab functions as an interactive environment, which is filled with [DIY gadget kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginary-hub), online resources and hands-on activities. Each product is designed to facilitate a collaborative learning process so that children and their parents can learn about new technology. The ultimate goal is to help people learn how to use technology to solve their problems and enhance their everyday lives. The innovative workshops demonstrate how coding can be an equally educational activity for children and their parents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Family-friendly Coding Workshops:** Opportunity for startups to create interactive coding workshops for families to engage in collaborative learning. - **Collaborative Learning:** Potential for educational institutions to develop programs that emphasize collaborative learning between parents and children when it comes to coding and technology. - **Hands-on Tech Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to create hands-on coding activities and DIY gadget kits for families to learn about new technology together. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Education providers can leverage family-friendly coding workshops to create new collaborative learning programs and tools. - **Toy and Game:** Toy and game companies have the chance to develop interactive coding toys and materials for families, enhancing the educational aspect of play. - **Technology:** Tech companies can capitalize on the demand for hands-on tech education by offering coding workshops and DIY gadget kits for families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Educational Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codeventure.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Child-Centric Metaverse Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-platforms.md) - [Youth-Focused Coding Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-liza-dolls.md) - [Youth-Focused Technology Programing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-space-apps-challenge1.md) - [Personalized Learning Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidtivity-lab.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Gamified Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khired-kids.md)