Monday, November 10, 2014

New Kodable app

Many of you are already enjoying using the Kodable Class app on the iPad to introduce Coding to young children - suitable for EYFS and upwards in Primary, and great fun too! 
Kodable has announced a key change and more can be found on their blog.
They have decided to retire Kodable Class from the App Store, and migrate the features to a new app called Kodable, this will streamllne Kodable for iPad, Android and Computer web-based users resulting in easier access for all.
Key dates to look out for:
November 28 2014 - Kodable Class no longer available in the App Store, and ALL Kodable Class subscribers, including those on School Plans, need to migrate to the new Kodable App.  All of your info will migrate by entering class codes or just follow migration instructions.
Migration Webinar November 19 2014 - All will explained in a short webinar on November 19 at 10am PST. See what time that is for you, here. Opportunities to ask questions too. A recording is available if you miss this webinar.
To migrate in under 5 minutes take a look at the Kodable migration guide

Thursday, January 30, 2014

The Hour of Code - March 2014




Just One Hour is all it takes..... Be part of the Coding revolution and create a foundation for success in your school.

All UK schools' can begin to get ready for NC 2014 Coding with the Hour of Code - details can be obtained and shared in this online PDF.
Register your interest to participate here.


The 25th Anniversary of the World Wide Web.
Code.org is launching the UK Hour of Code from March 3rd - 7th 2014, as part of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the World Wide Web by the ultimate UK coder, Tim Berners-Lee. Hour of Code is geared to encourage interest in computer science and show that anyone can learn the basics.