Write Code In the Browser
Write Code On Any Device. Using enCode Create’s Creation Suite learning platform, students can write code directly in the browser. They never need to download software, and can use any device, including Chromebooks, tablets, or smart phones. Create Any Kind of Software, Including Interactive Games Maybe in-browser coding tools only give access to a small…
New Course Aligned to Tennessee K-12 Computer Science Standards
Built in collaboration with Surf Wisely, enCode Create’s newest coding and computer science course, Computer Science Foundations, is aligned with Tennessee’s K-12 Computer Science standards. Students learn the basics of coding, cybersecurity, data awareness, and the social impacts of computing and innovation. What sets our course apart from other offerings for Tennessee educators? Our course…
Run Greenfoot projects in your browser without downloading any software!
Greenfoot, first released in 2006, is one of the most influential tools for teaching computer science. It allowed students who were learning code to easily create video games. Because it used the Java programming language, there was no limit to how simple or how complex student projects could be. Installing Greenfoot on student computers is…
Teacher Spotlight: David Sankey
How This Florida Middle School Teacher Uses enCode/Create Curriculum and Resources in His Classroom Teacher’s Name: David Sankey School: Westwood Middle School City and State: Gainesville, FL 1. What courses and grade levels do you teach? I teach robotics and a computer course. All my classes are mixed 6-8th grade. 2. How long have you been…
What is scaffolding, and why is it important when teaching computer science?
What is scaffolding? If you’re not an educator, this word probably makes you think of the temporary support structures used by construction workers to reach tall places. On the other hand, if you’re a teacher, your primary association may be something else. In the education world, “scaffolding” has a specific technical meeting. It refers to…
Instructor Spotlight: Philip Luong and Kevin Guo
Two recent high school graduates are now talented coding teachers. Putting the focus on two very talented instructors: this time last year, Philip Luong and Kevin Guo were high school seniors taking their very first coding class. Their school used enCode create’s curriculum, and they quickly became talented programmers. After two semesters of building their…
Partner Spotlight: Ann Andrews and Techfunic
How this startup uses enCode Create products to power their business. Company: TechfunicFounder: Ann Andrews Why did you start Techfunic and how long have you been in business? I created Techfunic for my own children and it soon grew by word of mouth via friends and parents. My upbringing in India involved a lot of…