CodeMonkey

I use CodeMonkey with my middle school students to introduce them to the basics of coding and computational thinking. My 6th graders work through the Coding Fundamentals course, where they learn concepts like sequencing, loops, debugging, and variables by writing real code to solve game-style challenges. CodeMonkey helps introduce coding to students who have never programmed before. The platform is engaging, easy for beginners to understand, and keeps students motivated because it feels like a game while they are learning real coding skills. It also helps me as a teacher because I can track student progress, see where students are struggling, and support them as they work through problems. Students move at their own pace while building important skills like problem solving, persistence, and logical thinking. I typically use CodeMonkey with multiple classes of about 20–25 students, and it serves as an important foundation before students move on to more advanced coding projects like web design, app development, and game creation.

• My students ask to do more CodeMonkey. It is so engaging that the kids want more and more. This is worth the investment alone.

It was a great entry-level way for my people to learn basic coding. I think in a world of skilled workers, there are a lot of skills that are not taught properly or at all. Codemonkey helped with giving the younger people that work for us a headstart in learning this valuable tool. It will eventually address the cost problem of outsourcing a lot of coding to third-party contractors.

• Making coding simple.
• making support very easy to receive.
• Fun, Interactive sessions.

• Positive - Allowing our staff to enhance their skills.
• Positive - Definitely a long-term ROI in that we will not have to outsource our coding to 3rd parties.
• Negative - I feel that using it can definitely be limiting with how you learn away from the product.

360Learning, Camp K12 and EverFi

360Learning, Camp K12, Coding Elements