Vidcode for Schools
Teach computer science, computational thinking, web programming, and hardware all in one place. Vidcode is used by upper elementary, middle, and high schools to provide in-depth, research-backed, and culturally relevant computer science courses that are built with today’s tweens and teens in mind.
“Vidcode is culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate. I love how creative it lets me be as a teacher.”
GET READY & ORGANIZED
Vidcode’s self-guided coding curriculum is easy for kids and teachers to start using right away. Our scaffolded tutorials guide students to create a diverse portfolio of work and to be prepared for college-level computer science. Vidcode’s step by step ‘Getting Started’ guide and virtual professional development course on YouTube help you confidently address curriculum demands.
PLAN
Vidcode’s courses are interdisciplinary and teach more than just coding; students gain proficiency in computer science, computational thinking, web development, game design, and hardware. Whether you are teaching at home or school, Vidcode’s curriculum makes it easy for you to cover K-12 computer science standards.
Short on time? Engage your students with one of our 200+ self-guided tutorials.
Or go a bit deeper with one of 300+ lesson plans.
TEACH
The Vidcode coding platform and curriculum provide everything you need to engage your students in computer science, computational thinking, and web programming. Our coding activities connect to students’ interests today by allowing students to integrate their own concepts, multimedia, and interests every step of the way. Learn the basics of coding with our training videos on your educator dashboard. Create a showcase of student work with a single click.
Tutorials on Vidcode integrate multimedia, simulations, games and web development to create the most engaging opportunities for your students’
ASSESS
Vidcode makes it easy to quickly assess students’ work and progress. Automated grading to track students’ knowledge through multiple choice quizzes. Our progress tools allow you to see how long a student has spent on a tutorial and if they have started or completed it. Grading rubrics are provided to easily assess open-ended projects.
Vidcode is loved by over 12,000 teachers who are new to code as well as seasoned computer science instructors. Courses are student-led and allow non-technical teachers to step into the role of facilitator.
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We’re aligned to your state standards
Check out our standards alignment page. We’re aligned by design to the CSTA, NGSS, K-12 computer science standards. We’re rated #1 for CSTA Standards Alignment by the Education Alliance of Finland. Email [email protected] for state-specific information.
PROVEN OUTCOMES WITH 3RD PARTY Research
Vidcode’s coding platform and curriculum are research-backed. 3rd party research has proven that Vidcode statistically improves computer science learning outcomes for students 9+ as compared to control groups using Scratch and Lego. Learn more about our research here
Case Studies
Vidcode is having a positive impact on classrooms around the world. Check out these case studies from current customers and learn how they measure success:
