Coding for Kids
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to announce that December’s Hour of Code worldwide event was a huge success, with more than 20 million students starting to learn programming with Tynker. Hear what students had to say.
We’ve loved hearing from the thousands of schools and event leaders who used Tynker’s Hour of Code activities, and reading hundreds of articles, blog posts and mentions that highlight Tynker’s platform. Here are a few we’d like to share with you!
“C.W. Stanford Students Participate in Hour of Code Initiative”, The News of Orange County, (Hillsborough, North Carolina)
‘Eighth-grade math teacher Angie Stephens says, “Tynker is the one [activity provider] we’re using, and they have these little lessons to engage kids in computer programming, and do it at their level…..Last year, we did more of the typing activity, and they struggled with it. This year they seem to be enjoying it [Tynker] a lot.”’ Read more
“Old Trail Students Learn Coding”, Akron.com (Akron, Ohio)
A special assembly recognized the 500+ students, teachers and parents, who completed an hour of code using Tynker, and celebrated the grant from a local foundation that will fund Tynker programming all year round. Read more
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Solving Coding Puzzles |
3rd Graders Collaborate |
Exploring Math Art |
Tynker was a popular Hour of Code activity outside of the US as well. Hundreds of schools used Tynker’s coding activities in over 10 countries, including Bedford Public School in Ontario, and Montcalm Secondary School in London.
“Local Students Introduced to Computer Science”, The Beacon Herald (Ontario, Canada)
‘Students were using Tynker, a visual programming language that makes coding fun and accessible. The budding programmers stacked up blocks of computer code to make an on-screen character walk, jump, fly, breathe fire or gather piles of treasure. “Those basic coding concepts could have a significant impact on young minds,” said Joani Gerber, Stratford Accelerator Centre Director.’ Read more
“An Hour of Code, A Link to Future“, The London Free Press (London, England)
‘Greg Smith, lead web developer at…. a growing London technology company, said he’s already started teaching his seven-year-old daughter basic principals of programming by using apps like Tynker..,’ Read more
In 2015, our goal is for EVERYONE to know how fun and easy coding can be and by learning computer programming skills, we want kids to develop the confidence to create with technology. To take the next step, we have courses and curriculum for teachers and students who are ready to go beyond an hour of code. Let’s keep the momentum going!
P.S. If you missed an Hour of Code, it’s not too late! Encourage your school, parent group or local library to host an hour of code with Tynker, anytime! With more than a dozen free activities, anyone can learn to create with code — inspire all ages and experience levels to participate. Planning is easy using our guide and teacher resources.
