Amy
Instructional Technology Coach/Teacher
Used CodeMonkey daily for 3-4 years
May 2024
Designed with kids of all ages in mind, its user-friendly interface makes it a hit with students from 1st to 5th grade, ensuring that no matter the age or skill level, everyone can dive right in and start learning. The courses offered by Code Monkey are not only challenging but also incredibly comprehensive. While the primary focus is on coding skills, students also develop a wide range of other valuable skills, such as problem-solving and perseverance. The carefully crafted challenges encourage students to think critically and creatively, fostering a growth mindset that extends far beyond the realm of coding. I particularly appreciate the recent improvements to the teacher resource section. The organization and streamlining of resources make it easier than ever for educators to find the materials they need, allowing for a more seamless and efficient teaching experience. With resources that are prepared and readily available, teachers can spend less time planning and more time engaging with their students. Thanks to Code Monkey, my students have made significant strides in their coding abilities and problem-solving skills, and I look forward to continuing to use it in my classroom for years to come.
Amy found CodeMonkey:
- Significantly reduces teacher workload“Lesson plans and resources are available on the site. The prep is easy and the resources are of high quality and provide rigor.”
- Significantly improves teaching efficiency“I do not have to invest a lot of time and effort into planning the lessons and they are of high quality. The students are engaged and love it.”
- Significantly improves school processes“Data collection is easy with the records and reports in Code Monkey. There are also quizzes to assess learning.”
- Significantly builds student knowledge“The students get to practice math skills such as patterns, angles, grids, negative and positive numbers, variables, and computation. The are also practicing directional skills.”
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