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  • Last Updated: July 6, 2026 2:11 p.m.

    Introducing the Tynker PD Membership

    We’re excited to introduce the Tynker PD Membership, a new year-round professional development resource designed to help educators confidently teach computer science with Tynker. With the Tynker PD Membership, you’ll have on-demand access to a growing library of instructional videos that make it easy to strengthen your skills, discover new classroom strategies, and get even more from Tynker throughout the school […]

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  • Last Updated: May 20, 2026 2:47 p.m.

    Deeper Learning with Programming in Sioux City

    “It’s not just about the coding, it’s about using coding to foster deeper learning that allows students to learn, apply what they learned, and demonstrate mastery of the core content.” Kathy BottaroDigital Learning Program CoordinatorSioux City Community School District Using Tynker Since: Fall 2014 How did Tynker address the challenges you faced in your district?   We were opening a new K-5 […]

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  • Last Updated: August 29, 2024 10:21 a.m.

    How the Latest Teacher Morale Survey Impacts Education

    Explore the significance of teacher morale survey tools in improving school culture, boosting teacher retention, and fostering a positive learning environment.

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  • Last Updated: August 14, 2024 2:45 p.m.

    A Complete Guide to Teaching Philosophy Reflection

    Unlock your full potential as an educator through this comprehensive guide on teaching philosophy reflection. From understanding your core beliefs to creating a “living document” of your teaching journey, let’s dive in!

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  • Last Updated: August 7, 2024 12:44 p.m.

    Microschools for Teachers: A Guide to Starting and Running Your Own

    Discover the exciting world of microschools for teachers! Learn about funding, regulations, and curriculum design as we provide a comprehensive guide to help passionate educators launch their own successful microschools.

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  • Last Updated: June 19, 2024 1:22 p.m.

    Discover the Potential of AI in Education Today

    Explore how AI in education can transform learning, enhance teaching methods, and improve student outcomes with cutting-edge technology.

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  • Last Updated: March 20, 2025 10:38 a.m.

    How We Fine-Tuned Llama 2 for Our Block Coding Copilot

    This is the behind-the-scenes journey of creating Tynker Copilot, our groundbreaking innovation designed to help kids learn to code faster. Imagine a world where a simple text prompt transforms into a fully-fledged Tynker program, powered by visual code blocks. Intrigued? Read on to discover how we built it!  Here are a few such examples generated by Tynker Copilot. Prompt Response […]

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  • Last Updated: August 9, 2023 10:56 a.m.

    Featured Maker: Alexander Wants to be a Math Teacher!

    Meet our newest Featured Maker, 9-year-old Alexander from California! Alexander likes to play video games. Super! Alexander recently spoke with us about his experience coding with Tynker. Do you have an idea of what you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a math teacher. What’s your favorite subject in school, and why? My favorite subject […]

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  • Last Updated: August 7, 2023 9:23 a.m.

    The Clever Ways to Use Tynker

    Our friends at Clever recently launched new API’s which necessitates changes in how Tynker and Clever interact. These changes will impact both Tynker Free and Tynker Premium users. If you use Clever with your students here’s how to ensure your connection keeps working. Clever for Tynker Free Users Logging In Great news! You can continue using Clever to sign in […]

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