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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.
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!
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!
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Rachel Chong
Rachel is our nurturing and patient educator. With her enduring passion for teaching and guiding young students along the path to coding literacy, our Educator Rachel is here to share about her teaching experience with Coding Lab.
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!
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!
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Hovan Tan
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.
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!
A Peek Into Our Course: Young Computer Scientists (P11S) - Lifelong Learning and Applying It
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Thinzar Htet
Thinzar is one of our beloved adjunct educators with a big heart. In this interview, we get to hear more about her non-conventional journey into the tech education industry.
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.
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Edmund Teow
Today, we get to know our educator, Edmund! He is a common sight in many of our Python classes, and it's hard to miss his hearty laughter when you're on our campus. Armed with a Masters in Mathematics, Edmund is always jovial and ready to lend a helping hand to his students.
Did You Know? Advanced Computer Scientists (ACS) series
A Peek Into Our Course: Python Perfect (S100P) - Individualised Learning and how it benefits our teens
Did You Know? Young Computer Scientists (YCS) series
#CodingLabParenting: Tech Podcasts & TED Talks to get you psyched about tech (We’ve shortlisted the essential 5!)
Resilience and Reflection: A chat with our founders, Yong Ning Foo and Candice Wang
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Educator Lynn Kiew
Career Tips & Starting Salaries: How do Programmers Compare?
Back to School Tips: What Parents should know Post-Circuit Breaker
With effect from 2 June, Primary and Secondary students who are in graduating cohorts will attend school daily while other cohorts will rotate weekly between Home-Based Learning and returning to school for lessons. Here are some specially curated tips that we hope will aid you in making your child’s digital journey the best that it can be.