Kodable Blog
New Computer Science Standards Reporting and Assignments
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...
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Our perspective on "The Gender Gap"
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...
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12 Questions on Coding and Startups at Kodable
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.
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Introducing Elementary Computer Science Standards!
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.
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Beyond the Hour of Code. Join us!
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.
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Build Classroom Community with Coding Team Builders!
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.
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Code your Back to School Procedures!
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.
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Full Implementation: Step 4 to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary
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.
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Piloting: Step 3 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.
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Experimentation: Step 2 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.
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The 4 Steps to Implementing Computer Science in Elementary School
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.
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Casual Exposure: Step one to implementing computer science in elementary
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.
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Social Emotional Learning via Digital Citizenship Lessons
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.
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Metacognition and Computer Science
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.
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4 Earth Day Activities to Empower Your Students
April 15, 2016
Earth Day is quickly approaching. We can all take advantage of this chance to highlight what it truly means to take care of our planet. Particularly in a time where every day seems to bring a new challenge for the human race.
Read MoreNew and Improved Tools for Teaching Coding
April 8, 2016
Last week your students got an upgrade to Kodable with the release of Bug World on iOS, but now it’s your turn! We’re always listening to your feedback and as a result made some changes to your teacher dashboard that we think you’ll LOVE!
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5 Tips for Making Purchases in Education
March 30, 2016
Education is changing! I’m sure you feel it too. You don’t have to choose between three educational content providers. There are hundreds of growing companies eager to solve challenges and needs of 21st-century classrooms.
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Learn JavaScript with Kodable
February 25, 2016
It is a big day at Kodable! For the past three years, we have been working toward one goal: making it as easy as possible to teach programming in elementary school!
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