CODING WEBSITES
CODE.ORG
Launched in 2013, Code.org® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented students of color. Their vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. |
CODE MONSTER by CRUNCHZILLA
Code Monster from Crunchzilla is an interactive tutorial for kids that focuses on action. Code changes immediately yield visible results. Projects start with simple boxes and colors, rapidly progressing into exciting experiments with simple animation and fractals. Important programming concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, expressions, and functions are introduced by example. |
GOOGLE COMPUTER SCIENCE FIRST CS First is a free program that increases student access and exposure to computer science (CS) education through after-school, in-school, and summer programs. All materials are completely free and available online, are targeted at students in grades 4th-8th (ages 9-14), can be tailored to fit your schedule and needs, involve block-based coding using Scratch, and are themed to attract students with varied interests |
SCRATCH by MIT With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge. |
APPINVENTOR.ORG AppInventor.org is a site for learning and teaching how to program mobile apps with MIT's App Inventor. This site is also designed for use by teachers. The teaching materials here have been used as a basis for numerous middle school, high school, and college courses. |
CODECADEMY Codecademy is an education company. But not one in the way you might think. We're committed to building the best learning experience inside and out, making Codecademy the best place for our team to learn, teach, and create the online learning experience of the future. |
TYNKER.COM
Tynker is a complete learning system that teaches kids to code. Kids begin experimenting with visual blocks, then progress to text-based coding as they design games, build apps, and make incredible projects. |
PIXAR IN A BOX
Pixar in a Box is a behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists do their jobs. You will be able to animate bouncing balls, build a swarm of robots, and make virtual fireworks explode. The subjects you learn in school — math, science, computer science, and humanities — are used every day to create amazing movies at Pixar. This collaboration between Pixar Animation Studios and Khan Academy is sponsored by Disney. |
