Unlock a new skill for your child this year.
In today’s world, programming and coding are becoming more mainstream. With
technological advancement, learning how to code is almost a must for
children.
The challenge will be picking the right course for the young ones. For many
finding the appropriate time to squeeze in a lesson or two in between schools,
enrichment classes, and sporting activities can be an obstacle.
CodeMonkey
is the perfect answer to providing a child with coding knowledge in a fun way
at their own pace and time. CodeMonkey is an educational computer platform
that allows beginners to learn programming concepts and languages. Tailored
for students ages 6-14, it uses languages like Python, Blocky and CoffeeScript
to get them started on programming.
Signing Up
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There are various packages to start off the child’s programming journey. We
recommend signing up for a trial where selected courses will be provided to
determine if this suits you. You can sign up as a student, parent or educator.
First impression
Programming is taught using games that teach you how to use programming in a
different environment. They are colour coded from Novice to Advance, catering
to students of different levels. Each course has a specific learning purpose
with a mix of text coding, block coding and Digital Literacy focusing on
computer science theory.
Coding languages such as STEM and Python are also available at various levels.
For those starting out, we recommend taking novice games first. It will
start by introducing basic steps in programming. This will help those who need
prior knowledge to get familiar with elementary programming.
The novice game is simple to pick up, and within a few clicks, the student
would have no issue navigating the course.
Learning to programme
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The beginner game introduces the fundamentals of programming. Here, students
will get to introduce commands to the game and use them to create their own
version of the game. We like using colourful graphics and easy-to-learn tasks
to learn programming fundamentals.
In terms of the learning experience, we like the structured process in an
informal setting. By going through the lessons from beginners to advance,
students can pick up the basics and move effortlessly from what they have
learned to more advanced modules.
Each module has various tasks that will be incrementally difficult as part of
the learning process.
Learning Objectives
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At the end of the modules, you will be familiarised with the various uses of
codes and applications. By certain stages, you could create your own
personalised games, chatbots and more.
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There are also elements of maths and physics integrated into the course,
making it relevant and practical.
Why we like it?
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Use of Games to learn
Lessons are in the form of games. While there are theory modules, the
practical modules using games are great. It provides entertainment and keeps
their attention in the long run.
Clear learning paths
We like how the lessons are segregated by difficulty and different coding
languages. This makes learning more structured and easier to absorb
Monthly Activity to apply learning
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The monthly activity is a practical way to apply what the students learn from
their lessons. Using their learned experience, they could create their own
games for monthly activities.
Learn at Your Own Pace
The platform is available 24/7. This means you can learn from the comfort of
your home and at your own pace.
Unbeatable pricing
Pricing starts from US$6 per month. I If you have more than 1 child, you could
opt for the family package from USD 12 per month. t is a fraction compared to
regular classes and worth every buck.
If you plan to pick up coding for your kids or want them exposed to
programming,
CodeMonkey Coding for kids
is a good start. While the target age group is between 6-14, it is more geared
towards primary school students. Regardless, CodeMonkey would be a great way
to kick off the coding journey.
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