Engaging ALL Students with CodeMonkey
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM · 1 hr. 30 min. (America/Chicago)
Poster
Computer Science and Computational Thinking
Information
Join technology teachers Kelly Susinsk and Javier Aguilar to learn more about CodeMonkey; an online platform that teaches kids real coding languages like CoffeeScript and Python.
Outline
5 minutes => Introduction to CodeMonkey:
What is CodeMonkey?
What are the CodeMonkey course offerings
Alignment with ISTE Standards
Teacher Dashboard
Student Dashboard
Getting Started as a Teacher
5 minutes => Block-Based Deep Dive:
CodeMonkey Jr.
Course Overview
Course Interface
Lesson Plans and Concepts Taught
Experiencing Challenges
5 minutes => Beaver Achiever
Course Overview
Course Interface
Lesson Plans and Concepts Taught
Experiencing Challenges
Extra Content if Time:
5 minutes => Text-Based Deep Dive:
Coding Adventure
Course Overview
Course Interface
Lesson Plans and Concepts Taught
Experiencing Challenges
5 minutes => Dodo Does Math
Course Overview
Course Interface
Lesson Plans and Concepts Taught
Experiencing Challenges
5 minutes => Challenge Builder
Course Overview
Course Interface
Experiencing Challenges
5 minutes => Lessons and Mini Courses:
Lesson Offerings
Digital Literacy
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Experiencing Lessons
5 minutes =>Mini Courses
Mini Course Overview
Experiencing Mini Courses
5 minutes => Q & A
Supporting research
https://www.codemonkey.com/blog/codemonkey-ai-award-2024/
https://www.codemonkey.com/blog/machine-learning-a-fun-and-easy-guide-for-kids/
https://www.codemonkey.com/blog/the-importance-of-knowing-computer-coding-in-different-careers/
https://www.codemonkey.com/blog/teacher-recommended-best-websites-to-learn-coding/
https://youtu.be/P_BPf2dDLvA?si=gljhWHBrhO9W3x_X
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/community/amazon-employees-share-their-stories-to-spark-student-curiosity-in-tech
Attendee Accounts
We will provide a class code to our attendees for this session access to be able to access and experience hands-on the different courses that the CodeMonkey platform offers for any grade level.
Content Community
ISTELive
Subject Area
Computer ScienceTechnology Education
Grade Level
PK-12
Audience
LibrarianTeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In Person
Sample Schedule
Computer Science
Transformative Learning Principles
Connect learning to learnerEnsure Equity
ISTE Standards
Educators: Learner: Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.Students: Computational Thinker: Formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.Students: Empowered Learner: Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices required
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCTablet: AndroidTablet: iOS
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No
Influencer Disclosure
This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.
