I can barely believe it has been 6 years since we started Kodable. The CS community has been on quite a journey since then, and continues to develop. Today we're announcing some changes to our plans and pricing to meet schools within our community where they are.
Many schools and districts believe in the importance of computer science. The innovators and superstars across the US are making coding happen for their students because they believe it will be one of the most important skills their students will learn. However, that means going though the thoughtful and sometimes long, bureaucratic process of getting approval and finding the time for computer science in the already packed curriculum.
I spend half of most days talking to educators who want to implement a computer science curriculum in their school, but they need to prove its value to their administrators, co-teachers and school community before they can get the funds to invest in it. On the other hand, in order for Kodable to continue, we have to offer a product of value that schools are willing (and able) to pay for. So today, I am excited to reveal something we have been working hard to test and create for schools: A paid plan that is designed to allow educators to experiment, explore, and demonstrate the value of computer science.
Why is the game access plan is a great option?
The Kodable Game Access plan gives you access to all of the Kodable game content at a price that makes sense for most US schools right now. You'll get access to all the student practice levels and some teaching materials so you can demonstrate just how valuable this education is to your students, on your own terms.
Increase Exploration and Student-Driven Learning
The game access plan gives you access to all the student practice and creative content. You can decide to open up all levels for your students to explore and work at their own pace, make unlimited mazes, fuzzes and more. Or if you're ready to do some instruction and want to pace students according to your schedule, you can assign content to them super easily!
Guidance for Each Concept is Easily Accessible
Explore computer science without the pressure of finding time for lessons every week. You'll still have access to all the teacher guides which explain each concept, the vocabulary and real world applications. We've even included short videos for teachers so you can explain new concepts to students with confidence.
Easier Transition to a Structured Curriculum
Principals and administrators appreciate when a new instructional tool is implemented with care. Most principals are able and willing to spend a few hundred dollars to prove something is worthwhile and will be used. Then when you and your school are ready, you can make the transition to something more structured with a year or more of practice under your belt.
What is included with the Game Access Plan?
Get access to all the student content in Kodable.
Your entire school has access for the entire year.
Students can build as many Fuzzes as they want using JavaScript.
Students can design as many mazes as they want and share them with the entire class.
Allow students to play and learn at their own pace or assign content to them as you go.
Encourage other teachers at your school to teach coding. You can invite them every teacher at your school.
With all the research we've done on how teachers are using Kodable, I hope you'll find this new plan is a good fit for your school. Now is the time to make the case for Kodable in your school. Most administrators are making their budgets now. If you feel like this new option is just right for your school submit it for approval.
Is your school ready for structured computer science?
If your school is ready for a structured curriculum, we're still offering our site licenses.However, now you can choose the curriculum package that is just right for your school. Kodable lesson plans cover the foundational skills of coding and work up to JavaScript. You'll have lesson plans for every step of the journey as well as supplemental lessons covering Math, ELA, Robotics, Social Emotional Learning and more.
I'm happy to help you decide which option is the best fit for your school.
