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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.
#CodingLabStudents: Alicia Khong, 12, MIT AI & Education Summit 1st Prize Winner
Meet Alicia, an inspiring young coder whose dedication to STEM has earned her a Direct School Admission (DSA) offer to her preferred schools and won her various awards in both the local and global stage - the 1st Prize in the prestigious MIT AI & Education Summit, and the Silver Award in the International Coding Showcase 2023!
#CodingLabStudents: Lim Chen Kai, 12, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner
At Coding Lab, we are proud to showcase the incredible journeys of our students who continue to push boundaries and achieve remarkable feats.
Meet Chen Kai, a talented young coder whose determination and passion for learning have led him to significant accomplishments, including the Bronze Award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) and a successful DSA offer to the School of Science and Technology (SST) for 2025!
Coding Lab Educator Feature: Interview with Akhta
Today, we get to meet a very special person on our educator team! Introducing Akhta!
Being based in Indonesia, Akhta is one of our amazing educators that teaches our students online through Zoom! What are his reasons for working internationally? What approaches does he take to keep our online students engaged? All this and more in today’s Educator Feature!
#CodingLabStudents: Tan Yap, 12, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner
At Coding Lab, we believe in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills in our students, and Tan Yap is a shining example of this philosophy in action!
Tan Yap’s coding journey began when she was just in preschool, sparked by a robotics class that piqued her curiosity. Since then, her passion for coding has grown immensely, from Scratch to Python, and now exploring languages like JavaScript and C++. She has even competed in the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 and won the Platinum award in her first-ever competition, only awarded to the top 1.5% of participants — an achievement that speaks volumes about her dedication and drive!
#CodingLabStudents: Aiden Breva, 12, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner, NJCO Bronze Winner
At Coding Lab, we are excited to share the incredible journeys of our students. Meet Aiden Breva, a 12-year-old from Tanjong Katong Primary School who has already made a significant impact in the world of coding and cybersecurity!
Did You Know? Advanced Computer Scientists (ACS) series
Did You Know? Young Computer Scientists (YCS) series
5 Tech Geniuses - How They Got Started
Career Tips & Starting Salaries: How do Programmers Compare?
Schools in Singapore offering IB Computer Science, O-Level and A-Level Computing
There’s no doubt that computing/programming is becoming more and more of a fundamental skill needed to thrive in this digital age. This is why there has been an increase in the number of schools offering Computing as an O-Level and A-Level subject.
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