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Sharing our intimate insights on Education, Computational Thinking and Technology
Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the realms of education, coding, and technology. We aim to empower parents and students by providing valuable insights, tutorials, and resources. From unraveling the mysteries of coding to exploring its endless possibilities, we believe that coding is not just a skill but a mindset that nurtures problem-solving, creativity, and resilience. Join us on this exciting journey as we shape the next generation of digital pioneers, preparing them to thrive in the ever-evolving digital age.
Shaping Singapore's Future: Future-Proofing Singapore’s Youth with Smart Nation 2.0
As Singapore advances towards its vision of becoming a top digital economy and remains the 5th smartest city globally (and the top in Asia as of 2024), Coding Lab is committed to nurturing the next generation of tech-savvy leaders. By teaching coding and computational thinking, we play an active role in shaping the future of our nation.
#CodingLabStudents: Prabir Balchandani, 13, HCIC 2023 Platinum Winner
Today, we are introducing Prabir, an aspiring 13-year-old coder who clinched the Top Platinum Award for the Hwa Chong Info-Communications Challenge (HCIC) 2023, which is only awarded to the top 1.5% of the participants!
Coding Lab Students on Channel 8’s Frontline: Celebrating Their Global Success!
Did you catch us on Channel 8’s Frontline on 27th October 2024? 📺 We’re still buzzing with excitement as our talented students showcased their incredible coding journeys, including winning the grand prize at the prestigious 2024 MIT AI & Education Summit! 🏅💡
Fun Techtivities in October!
Wishing all our Primary 6 students good luck for their PSLE exams! Whie this month is a busy period, espeically for our Primary 6 students, that doesn’t mean we cannot have some time to unwind while learning about technology at the same time!
#CodingLabStudents Shine with 5 Platinum Awards at HCIC 2024
A huge round of applause to our exceptional 2024 batch of students for their fantastic performance at this years HCIC! 🏆 This year, our students made us proud by taking home an impressive 18 awards, including 5 Platinum Awards (given to the top 1.5% of participants!), 2 of which were earned by girls. Talk about #girlpower!
From Singapore to MIT: How Coding Lab Students Achieved Global Success
At the end of July 2024, Coding Lab was proud to announce that our brilliant #CodingLabStudents clinched the top prizes in various categories at the prestigious 2024 MIT AI & Education Summit! We had the chance to meet various experts at MIT, such as Professor Hal Abelson, and our co-founder, Yong Ning Foo, as well as our team, gained various insights from them.
#CodingLabParenting: Keeping your child safe on the Internet
In today's digital age, the Internet is readily available to all, including our youngest members of society. While access to the Internet offers numerous educational and creative opportunities, it also brings with it cybersecurity concerns that parents must address.
Fun Techtivities in September!
The September Holidays are here, and it is the perfect time for some fun with friends and family, while learning about the wonders of technology at the same time! 😉
#CodingLabStudents: Winston Ang, 13, St. Andrew’s Secondary School
Today, we are introducing Winston, an aspiring 13-year-old coder who kickstarted his coding journey with us and got into his dream school via DSA with coding, right here at Coding Lab!
Coding Lab won First Prize at the 2024 MIT AI & Education Summit!
Our Coding Lab students from Singapore students do the country proud at the prestigious MIT AI & Education Summit 2024, held from July 24 - July 26 in Cambridge, MA. by clinching top prizes!
Empowering Women in Tech at the Women’s Forum For the Economy and Society 2024!
Coding Lab is extremely honoured to be featured in the Women’s Forum For the Economy and Society 2024, hosted at Singapore Management University! This year’s theme, “Tech as a Vector of Inclusion”, was an especially significant endeavor as it brought female perspectives on technological advancements to the forefront of a typically male-dominated industry.
Fun Techtivities in August!
Celebrate Singapore’s 59th birthday by having some educational fun and exploring #Techtivities with your friends and family! 🇸🇬
#CodingLabStudents: Lucas Tan, 13, St. Joseph’s Institution
At Coding Lab, we are passionate about empowering our students to reach new heights and commemorating the remarkable achievements of our students. Introducing our #CodingLabStudent of the month, Lucas Tan, 13, who is currently attending St. Joseph’s Institution after successfully gaining an offer through DSA via coding!
Fun Techtivities in July!
We may be back in school, or amid the holidays for some of us. No matter what we are doing, we always need a break, so here are some #Techtivities for you to go to with your friends and family to have fun while learning about technology at the same time! 😉
Empowering Future Coders: Introducing our #CodingBytes series
In today's rapidly evolving world, technology permeates every aspect of our lives, shaping how we work, communicate, and even think. Recognizing the pivotal role of technology literacy in the future, we are committed to fostering a love for coding from an early age. Welcome to Coding Bytes, where we endeavor to ignite the spark of coding passion through engaging projects and accessible tutorials.
Through this series, we want to provide an additional way for students to boost their coding portfolio for future DSA and expand their programming knowledge through independent learning. We want to ensure we support our students’ learning even outside of classes, and our various student achievements in the local and global stage speak for themselves!
Fun Techtivities in June!
The school holidays are in full swing, or soon to arrive for some of us! How best to prepare yourself for the holidays than to see what techtivities you can explore with your family and friends? 😉
#CodingLabStudents: Chen Feng, 12, Rosyth Primary School
At Coding Lab, we are passionate about empowering our students to reach new heights and commemorating the remarkable achievements of our students. Prepare to be inspired as we introduce you to Chen Feng, 12, from Rosyth Primary School.
His exceptional talents were recognised with a Distinction and Judges' Choice (Most Promising Coder) Award at the International Coding Showcase (ICS) 2022. He also won the Silver award at the reputable Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2023!
Fun Techtivities in May!
Summer holidays will soon arrive. How best to prepare yourself for the holidays than to see what techtivities you can explore with your family and friends? 😉
#CodingLabStudents: David Xu, 10, Catholic High School (Primary)
It is never too early to start coding — it is an essential life skill that can be picked up with the proper resources and guidance!
Meet David, a young and budding coder currently 10 years old, who loves exploring what he can do and create with coding! Despite being one of the youngest participants in the International Coding Showcase 2022 at 7 years old, David’s solid foundation in coding propelled him to achieve remarkable feats, earning a Distinction and Judges’ Choice (Best Presentation) Award!
Coding Lab wins Tokyo Bay eSG award - Minecraft Cup 2023
We are thrilled to announce that the Coding Lab Pro Builders team has been awarded the Tokyo Bay eSG Award - the ONLY Team from the National Japan Minecraft Cup 2023 to be accorded this honour!