“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…
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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…
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“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…
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Elk River School District is well aware of the benefits of learning coding in today’s increasingly tech savvy world. Troy Anderson, Manager of Instructional Technology, spoke with us about their process for selecting and rolling out a curriculum that met their district technology goals. What made you decide…
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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…
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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…
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To make sure our teachers have a successful start to the school year with Tynker, we are offering several 15-minute webinars hosted by our Tynker Customer Success Manager, Account Specialist, and Curriculum Developer! Each webinar will focus on a few tools and how they can be used throughout…
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Minecraft fans have something new to discover. Tynker has added in the brand new baby mobs from Minecraft. Tynker’s mob editor lets kids create, customize, and play with adorable baby creatures directly in Minecraft while exploring coding through hands-on gameplay. Kids can: ✓ Explore Minecraft mobs, blocks, items…
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We’re excited to share that CodeHS acquired Tynker in May 2025. For more than a decade, CodeHS has worked with schools and districts to expand access to high-quality computer science education. Throughout that time, we’ve admired the impact Tynker has had in helping younger learners build confidence and…
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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…
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