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OneSchool Global North America
Schools Across North America, Canada, United States, and the Caribbean
OneSchool Global North America, a prominent private school organization with 36 campuses spread across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, embarked on a transformative journey to integrate coding education into its curriculum. Driven by a vision of preparing students for the Digital Age and fostering self-directed learning, the Director of Teaching & Learning proposed the adoption of CodeMonkey in 2017.
Challenges Faced:
Introducing CodeMonkey to the organization posed multifaceted challenges. A significant hurdle was the need to train teachers unfamiliar with coding concepts. Extensive efforts were dedicated to training staff and communicating the pivotal role of coding skills in the 21st Century. Additionally, securing budgets for program implementation, including the purchase of educational laptops for students across all campuses, required meticulous planning and resource allocation.
“Learning to write programs stretches your mind, and helps you to think better, creates a way of thinking about things that I think is helpful in all domains.”
Implementation of CodeMonkey:
The implementation of CodeMonkey was a phased and deliberate process. It commenced with a pilot program targeting Grade 5/6 students at select campuses. The success of the pilot program led to the expansion of CodeMonkey integration into the Grade 5/6 curriculum across all campuses in North America and the Caribbean. This strategic approach allowed for thorough assessment of the program’s effectiveness and seamless integration into the educational framework.
Impact on Students and Teachers:
CodeMonkey’s interactive and gamified platform resonated profoundly with students, fostering engagement and making learning to code enjoyable and accessible. Teachers benefited from the platform’s comprehensive teacher resources and training modules, which supported them in effectively delivering coding instruction. Beyond acquiring coding proficiency, students developed essential skills such as logical reasoning and perseverance, enhancing their overall learning experience.
Achievement of Goals:
The primary goal of introducing CodeMonkey was to promote STEM learning and equip students with digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Through the integration of CodeMonkey into the curriculum, OneSchool Global North America successfully achieved this objective. The organization witnessed a notable increase in student enthusiasm for STEM subjects and observed the seamless integration of coding education into various facets of student learning.
Conclusion:
CodeMonkey has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing education at OneSchool Global North America. The successful integration of coding education into the curriculum underscores the organization’s commitment to preparing students for an increasingly digital world. As the journey continues, CodeMonkey remains a cornerstone in shaping the future-ready skills of students across all campuses.
We at CodeMonkey would like to hear your story and how coding in general, CodeMonkey in particular, helped your organization as a whole. We’d love to hear about the experience of students, teachers, school or district-level management.
We would like to share these stories with others so they can be inspired to bring the gift of coding to their organizations. We’d like to show that both large and small organizations have their own unique story. There are so many ways to educate the younger generation!
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