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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
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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.

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Coding Lab Students on Channel 8’s Frontline: Celebrating Their Global Success!
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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! 🏅💡

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Fun Techtivities in October!
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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!

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#CodingLabStudents Shine with 5 Platinum Awards at HCIC 2024
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#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!

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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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Empowering Women in Tech at the Women’s Forum For the Economy and Society 2024!
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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.

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Fun Techtivities in July!
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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! 😉

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Empowering Future Coders: Introducing our #CodingBytes series
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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!

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#CodingLabStudents: Chen Feng, 12, Rosyth Primary School
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#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!

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#CodingLabStudents: David Xu, 10, Catholic High School (Primary)
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#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!

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