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🔥 Read our Highly Cited Paper 📚 Innovations in Introductory Programming Education: The Role of AI with Google Colab and Gemini 🔗 Article Link: https://lnkd.in/g_mXKrFu #Education #MDPI #EducationSciences

💡 Teaching Coding the Right Way Teaching coding is not just about syntax, logic, or completing programs — that’s the easy part. The real challenge lies in teaching students how to think, how to approach real-world problems, and how to build solutions that actually matter. As educators, our goal should be to guide learners toward: ✔️ Problem-solving mindset ✔️ Real-world application of concepts ✔️ Logical and analytical thinking Because coding is not just about writing lines of code — it’s about solving problems. What truly fuels innovation is the curiosity of a child and an open mindset. When students are encouraged to explore, question, and think freely, they don’t just learn coding — they start creating ideas, building technologies, and shaping the future. 🚀 Great programmers are not just taught — they are nurtured. Thank you. Shailesh Kumar Faculty Head Computer Science MCS Hazaribagh #Coding #Education #ProblemSolving #Programming #Innovation #Learning #EdTech #ComputerScience

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 Prepare your students for 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 tech challenges by integrating industry-relevant coding practice directly into your curriculum. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳: • 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Seamlessly align with your academic syllabus through customized labs and assignments. • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀: Courses across C++, Java, Python, DSA, Web Development, and AI/ML. • 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Real-time assistance that helps students overcome coding hurdles independently. • 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱: Track student engagement, performance, and learning progress in one view. • 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Conduct course-wise exams or custom evaluations for different batches. Empower your faculty and students with tools that drive measurable learning outcomes and enhance your institution’s academic reputation. 📧 Email - colleges@codechef.com #faculty #dashboard #learning #colleges #btech #computer

💡 How I Transform a Child’s Mind Through Coding When a child starts learning to code, something incredible happens. It’s not just about Python, Scratch, or HTML. It’s about how their mind begins to change. Here’s what I’ve witnessed time and time again: 🔹 From Consumer to Creator They stop just playing games… and start building them. 🔹 From “I Can’t” to “Let Me Try” Debugging teaches resilience. Errors become lessons, not failures. 🔹 From Passive Learning to Active Thinking Coding forces them to ask: What’s the problem? What’s the logic? What’s the solution? 🔹 From Fear of Mistakes to Experimentation In programming, mistakes are expected. Trial and error becomes normal. 🔹 From Short-Term Focus to Structured Thinking They learn sequencing, patterns, and cause-effect relationships. But most importantly… Coding builds confidence. The moment a child runs their program and sees it work, their eyes light up. That spark? That’s problem-solving confidence being born. And that confidence doesn’t stay in coding. It shows up in: ✔ Mathematics ✔ Science ✔ Communication ✔ Critical thinking ✔ Leadership Coding isn’t just a technical skill. It’s a mindset shift. If we teach children how to think, not just what to think — we prepare them for a future we can’t even fully predict yet. 🚀 Every child can learn to code. The real question is: Are we giving them the opportunity? #CodingForKids #STEMEducation #EdTech #FutureSkills #DigitalLiteracy #ProblemSolving

Why do many students struggle with programming? In my 8+ years of teaching, I observed that most students focus on syntax rather than logic. Programming is not about remembering code. It is about: • Understanding the problem   • Breaking it into smaller steps   • Thinking logically before coding  Strong fundamentals in programming and Data Structures make a huge difference in a student’s career. What do you think is the biggest challenge while learning programming? #Programming #Coding #Teaching #DataStructures #ProblemSolving #ComputerScience

AI is changing the way software is built — fast. In this video, I explain what Vibe Coding is, how it works, and why I believe it could have an impact on coding that is similar to the calculator’s impact on mathematics. I share my perspective as both a programmer and educator, including how I used Vibe Coding to rapidly rebuild part of the Creator Academy app, and why I think this shift means students may actually need deeper coding understanding in the future, not less. In this video, we explore: - what Vibe Coding is - how modern AI coding platforms work - why this matters for students, teachers and schools - why AI may raise the bar for future developers - why coding knowledge may become more important than ever before I also share why I believe schools need to pay attention now, and why the real challenge is not whether students use AI, but whether they build the understanding needed to use it well. Vibe Coding Explained - And Why It Changes Coding Education https://lnkd.in/gfpXhcTf

Thrilled to share how we're boosting young learners' engagement through RPG gameplay using Kangacode in their first Python course! Can't wait to connect with the community, and see you folks soon in Long Beach, California! https://lnkd.in/gy3GaBpu #PyCon2026 #PythonEducation #KangaCode #EdTech #K12Education

From Ideas to Algorithms: A Scratch Workshop #STEM #ComputerScience #FutureTalents #LifeAtATT Another great opportunity to teach kids the basics of programming 💻- conditions (if–then–else), variables, loops, and cloning in Scratch. Today we worked with 4th graders, and they were really smart and quick to pick things up. It was a different setup for me today: Matej Vadovič took the role of the main lecturer, Foltynova Klara and Richard Jánov were in assistant roles, and Richie also helped prep all the notebooks for the kids beforehand 🛠️. I could observe more as the “third assistant” and support where needed. 1️⃣ With 14 pupils from an elementary school, it was honestly “just enough” even with 3 instructors/assistants 👩🏫- the energy level was high, and everyone needed attention at some point. 2️⃣ The girls were super engaged 🙋♀️ - they were keen on understanding algorithms and the logic behind programming, and they followed the explanations really well. 3️⃣ The boys were more focused on making the game look appealing 🎮- lots of creativity and experimenting, while the game logic was sometimes less of a priority (still fun to see!) 4️⃣ It makes me wonder 🤔: where does that early interest fade later on? In many places the “~10% girls” trend is hard to beat, but here it felt like 100% of the girls were engaged and curious - so something must be happening later, right? Thanks to everyone who participated - it was a great opportunity for me to delegate the front-of-room teaching and see other talents shine 💡

Finding qualified computer science teachers shouldn’t be the barrier that keeps your students from future-ready skills. At Rex K-12, we make it possible for any educator to confidently teach computer science. Whether your school has a dedicated CS teacher or not, our curriculum is built to support you every step of the way. From block-based coding and 2D game programming to AI Basics, Prompt Engineering, Python, and Java, our K–12 pathways are designed to meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. Every course includes: ✔️ Detailed, step-by-step teacher guides ✔️ Instructional videos for both teachers and students ✔️ Built-in supports that make implementation simple ✔️ Flexible options for in-school, after-school, or summer learning No prior computer science experience required. Just a commitment to giving students the opportunities they deserve. If you’re planning for next school year and want a solution that actually works for your team, we’d love to show you how Rex can support your campus. Dr. Gloria Guadalupe Navarro 👉 Schedule a demo: https://lnkd.in/gptzNAGz #ComputerScienceEducation #K12Education #EdTech #FutureReady #STEMEducation #CodingInSchools #AIinEducation #TeacherSupport #DigitalLearning #SchoolLeaders #EducationInnovation #CSforAll

𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 2026 (𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫)! 🚀 For those unfamiliar, Code in Place is a free, beginner-friendly course offered by Stanford University that teaches the fundamentals of Python, based on their CS106A curriculum. The program is designed with a guided structure, including weekly lectures, hands-on assignments, and small-group sections where participants actively learn by doing. One of the most unique aspects of this program is the small-group learning environment. Each group is supported by a Section Leader who helps students understand concepts, solve problems, and stay motivated throughout the course. This makes the experience much more interactive and personalized compared to typical online courses. Beyond just coding, the program emphasizes problem-solving, logical thinking, and building a strong foundation to use technology and AI tools effectively — not just rely on them. Another highlight is the global community. Participants connect with learners and mentors from around the world, creating meaningful discussions, collaborations, and long-term connections that extend far beyond the course itself. I’m really excited about the opportunity to be part of such a dynamic learning environment and to continue growing my skills in programming and teaching!