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Looking for fresh ideas to bring computer science to life in your classroom? The Virtual Teacher Conference is packed with practical sessions, classroom-ready strategies, and a chance to connect with educators across the country. This year, we’re excited to highlight two dedicated Tynker sessions designed specifically for Tynker teachers or teachers interested in learning more about Tynker. Whether you’re brand new to Tynker […]

We’ve been hard at work making updates at Tynker, and we’re excited to share what’s new! Here’s a quick look at some of the latest additions and improvements. Weekly Project Updates Each week, a new project is made available to reinforce core coding concepts and spark creativity. Check out the current Weekly Projects below before they’re gone! Winter Mini-Games (NEW!) […]

​Coding is a New Language for All 6th Graders in Minnesota School District

“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 […]

When Scarsdale School District started discussing the need for a district-wide computer programming sequence, addressing teacher anxiety and lack of coding experience were some of the most challenging problems to solve. They were looking for an easy-to-implement solution, with curriculum to support learning in other subject areas, while easily supporting classroom teachers. Gerry Crisci, Director of Technology, and Paul Tomizawa, […]

 “They can build games that are specific to the African culture, to the African heroes, so they can actually code the African heroes.” -Percy Ganga Why Teach Kids to Code in Zimbabwe? In Harare, Zimbabwe, Perseverance (Percy) Ganga, founder and director of the International Institute of Junior Coders and Engineers, O’Brien Rusike, and Tinashe Mulambo want to teach kids coding concepts. […]