There are various benefits of learning to code at an early age. Students develop a new way of thinking through coding that helps them in other academic activities. Kids can use their imagination to come up with innovative ideas for apps, games, and digital arts. When kids learn to code, they understand what it takes to make a game; then they don’t want to just play games, but would like to make games!
The difference is how we teach coding to young learners. We have years of experience working with students and technology. Our goal is to develop computational thinking and creativity in students. Our teaching strategies, innovative lessons, student-centered and personalized learning model make us stand out from others.
Due to the pandemic, we started offering classes online on Zoom and they are as effective as in-person classes. The online format works great for coding classes; various Zoom tools such as screen sharing, videos and chat enable engaging classroom environment.
Coding is a new tool of creativity and innovation. Anyone can code even if they have non-STEM interests. You don’t need to be on CS track to learn to code. Students from different backgrounds and interests can bring new perspectives to the project.
If you are interested in a particular topic, please let us know. We will sure take a look and see if we can offer it in future.
Coding is just like other skills such as singing, piano, or basketball. As you practice more, you get better at it. We offer year-round classes so that students can learn and practice without a break. We have seen students who stick with coding for years and some take a week long coding camp. So, continue with coding classes as long as student is interested.
In future, we will offer online as well as in-person classes. Students can choose either one of them as per their preferences.
We know that students have busy schedules. So, yes they can take a break if necessary and resume classes once they are available. But, we highly recommend that students continue with classes as long as they can so they don’t lose the momentum.
Yes, the self- motivated students can learn online from the websites. But it is hard and a bit risky – sometimes young coders don’t clearly understand the concepts or get stuck in the problem solving process. Then, it becomes harder for them to follow through the lessons, they get discouraged and eventually quit. So, we highly recommend learning directly from the experts teachers. The instructor-led live classes are personalized to students’ skill levels too.
Parents receive student’s monthly progress report which summarizes what student has learned in the class, feedback on student’s projects and if there are any areas of concern. Parents are most welcome to provide feedback to teachers too.
Most of the students do their homework. There are a few who don’t like it, but they still enjoy working in the class. We keep encouraging students to practice at home and complete their homework. But, we also make sure that they don’t get stuck or lag behind in the class.
Please let the teacher know in advance if your child is not able to make it. Yes, he will be given a makeup class to attend.
So, please let us know in advance.