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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.

Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Akhta
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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Akhta

Today, meet Akhta, our passionate educator! Having studied Computer Science in university, he has deepened his knowledge across areas such as algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, and game design.

How has Akhta made use of his extensive programming knowledge to inspire our students to innovate and create meaningful solutions in the digital world? Let’s find out!

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From Singapore to MIT: How Coding Lab Students Achieved Global Success
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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. 

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Why we teach Minecraft (and not Roblox)
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Why we teach Minecraft (and not Roblox)

Games have been at the forefront of entertainment for all ages and have never been more accessible.

The two most popular games on our kids’ minds are Minecraft and Roblox. By the age of 7, many of our Students will have heard about these games through their friends or YouTube channels. As a result, many parents have approached Coding Lab, inquiring about the presence of either a Minecraft or Roblox curriculum where the students can be guided into their foray into online games and at the same time, learn programming.

We sat down with our Educator and Assistant Curriculum Team Lead, Hovan Tan, to ask him his thoughts on what platforms are suitable for our children, and how we came to the decision to develop and launch our special Minecraft Code Your World curriculum, instead of other platforms. Let’s hear from Teacher Hovan! 👏

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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Stephanie Swee
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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Stephanie Swee

One of our most beloved educators, Stephanie Swee charms her class with her unique personality and background in Cyber Security!

A board game aficionado with past work experience in the IT industry, she aspires to bring the same level of enthusiasm to her classroom and pass on her passion for coding to her students. Travel with us through her journey into becoming a Coding Lab Educator! 😄

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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Yin Xuan Tan
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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Yin Xuan Tan

Today, we will get to know one of our most passionate and dedicated educators, Tan Yin Xuan!

With a love for working and teaching people, Yin Xuan’s foray into the tech industry to empower and educate her students definitely makes for an interesting story! Find out more about why she brings a unique perspective to her classroom!

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A Peek Into Our Course: Junior Coders Programme - Coding, Robotics, Montessori Learning and Tinkering with STEM
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A Peek Into Our Course: Junior Coders Programme - Coding, Robotics, Montessori Learning and Tinkering with STEM

Giving their child the best of everything is what every parent wants. Starting off on a good note in their learning journey is extremely crucial for our young ones, especially for coding. The earlier you get a head start, the easier it is to grasp and understand the concepts!

With an award-winning curriculum inspired by MIT, our Junior Coders Programme (JCP) is specially designed for little ones aged 5 to 6 to be introduced to the wonderful world of coding! They will learn computational thinking skills, which are applicable to both coding and other areas like Mathematics!

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A Peek Into Our Course: Advanced Computer Scientists (P21S) – Broad-Based Exposure to STEM Topics
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A Peek Into Our Course: Advanced Computer Scientists (P21S) – Broad-Based Exposure to STEM Topics

Have you ever wondered what goes on in our Advanced Computer Scientists (ACS) classes? Every lesson is an exciting adventure with our passionate educators that will take our students to the next level of programming - all while having fun exploring - and experiencing a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related topics!

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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Ryan Wong
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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Ryan Wong

Meet Ryan, our upbeat and passionate educator, who brings a wealth of experience to his classes from his time teaching overseas to his impressive work at the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). With a knack for breaking down complex coding concepts, he aspires to inculcate an exploratory and forward-thinking attitude in our students so that each child will be prepared for the digital world ahead!

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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Evan Lim
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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Evan Lim

Today, we meet Evan, one of our educators at Coding Lab! Since he was in secondary school, Evan has honed his expertise in coding. He is patient, focused and loving, constantly encouraging his students and shining a spotlight on them. Like all our educators, he finds purpose and passion in teaching coding to children.

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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Salena Arsad
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Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Salena Arsad

Let’s get to know our wonderful educator, Salena Arsad! Having had experience teaching core subjects with the Ministry of Education, she decided to broaden her horizons and challenged herself to learn and teach programming at Coding Lab. Her bright and cheerful disposition is sure to encourage her students to learn as best as they can!

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3 Things I Learnt as an Educator at Coding Lab
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3 Things I Learnt as an Educator at Coding Lab

My journey at Coding Lab first began about 3 years ago, back in 2018. Fast forward to today, where I'm now teaching the Scratch, App Inventor and Python curricula and occasionally writing blogs in between. I was also given the opportunity to be the Head of Marketing for Tiny Thinkers, Coding Lab's social initiative for children aged 4-7, where we reached out to thousands of children regardless of their socioeconomic status.

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