June 27, 2017
Often the best way to introduce new computer science concepts to students is with tangible examples. The Kodable curriculum is full of such lessons and examples. Today we’re excited to be able to expand our curriculum with a truly...
Read More: Beginning with Robotics!
May 10, 2017
The school year is winding down, but that doesn't mean the learning has to. Kids who continue learning through the summer see learning benefits for up to two years afterward. You can help your students continue to grow as learners by...
Read More: 4 Tips to Encourage Summer Programming
April 20, 2017
We recently announced Kodable for Everyone to raise awareness for the power computer science can have in a child's life. Our goal is to rally as many contributors as we can to bring computer science education to schools in need.
Read More: Kodable for Everyone: we're on our way!
March 22, 2017
At Kodable, we believe in the power of computer science. Not only the ability it gives students to be successful in the world, but in the power it has to change the world. Computer Science is a truly transformative subject.
Read More: Let's Give Computer Science to 100 Schools!
March 14, 2017
In January we announced our plan to focus on teaching computer science with intention. We released a comprehensive set of Computer Science standards to aid schools looking to focus their instruction...
Read More: New Computer Science Standards Reporting and Assignments
February 13, 2017
Recently, we announced our Elementary Computer Science Standards, and I made the following statement:More girls are not going to be encouraged to code just from a game. Without the instruction and encouragement of a teacher, students...
Read More: Our perspective on "The Gender Gap"
February 7, 2017
A couple months ago, one of our longest-tenured Kodable users sent me an email for a student in her class. She wanted to learn more about computer science, problem solving, and startups, and had a few questions she wanted to ask me.
Read More: 12 Questions on Coding and Startups at Kodable
January 24, 2017
When coding was first introduced a few years ago, a self-driven, easy to use game was necessary. It needed to be introduced in a quick way for teachers without any previous CS knowledge to be able to fit it into their lessons.
Read More: Introducing Elementary Computer Science Standards!
January 2, 2017
Scores of teachers got their feet wet with coding during this year's Hour of Code, while millions of students began their programming education.
Read More: Beyond the Hour of Code. Join us!
August 23, 2016
Back to school means old faces, new faces, and getting to know each other in a new classroom community. We know fostering collaboration and building an emotionally supportive environment positively impacts academic achievement.
Read More: Build Classroom Community with Coding Team Builders!
August 16, 2016
An elementary classroom without clear procedures for daily routines means chaos. As you head back to school and get your classroom operating like a well-oiled machine, consider including some coding concepts to make it fun.
Read More: Code your Back to School Procedures!
June 23, 2016
Full implementation- it's go time! You're ready to implement computer science in elementary schools when you've found a program that has proven benefits and met your goals.
Read More: Full Implementation: Step 4 to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary
June 17, 2016
After casual exposure and experimentation with multiple options, you've had your "WOW!" moment and you're ready to pilot one program with structured goals and meaning.
Read More: Piloting: Step 3 to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary
June 10, 2016
An iPad loaded with all of the latest and greatest coding apps can make you feel like a kid in a candy store: you want to sample everything before making a decision.
Read More: Experimentation: Step 2 to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary
June 4, 2016
While the month of June brings a lull to the toil from the school year, we’re working hard to set you up with the resources you’ll need this summer as you prepare to do it all over again.
Read More: The 4 Steps to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary School
June 4, 2016
Getting started in teaching computer science can seem like a daunting task. Many educators never start out thinking they will make it a long term thing.
Read More: Casual Exposure: Step one to implementing computer science in elementary
May 27, 2016
The most important lessons we learn in life center around social-emotional learning and becoming safe, responsible, and respectful adults. As 21st century citizens and learners, it has become essential for schools to teach social skills.
Read More: Social Emotional Learning via Digital Citizenship Lessons
April 22, 2016
We’ve all been there. I was standing in front of my 30 fourth graders, modeling a multi-step equation involving fractions and decimals. Talking through the problem, I didn’t even catch myself misplacing my decimal point in the solution.
Read More: Metacognition and Computer Science