May 23, 2025

184. Is Teaching Coding Still Important? ft. CodeMonkey CEO Jonathan Schor

19 minutes

Show Summary:

Natasha sits down with Jonathan Schor, visionary co-founder and CEO behind CodeMonkey. This award-winning, game-based platform isn’t just fun; it equips students with real-world coding skills in a way that makes computer science accessible and exciting for every classroom. Discover how Jonathan’s leadership has propelled CodeMonkey into a globally trusted tool for educators, and get inspired by his journey as he shares the impact of this groundbreaking platform and what the future holds for K-12 coding. Tune in now and get ready to re-imagine the possibilities in your classroom!

About Jonathan Schor, CEO of CodeMonkey: Jonathan Schor is the driving force behind CodeMonkey, an award-winning game-based platform that teaches real-world coding skills to students in a fun and engaging way. With a passion for making coding accessible to learners of all ages, Jonathan has helped shape CodeMonkey into a global tool for educators looking to bring computer science into their classrooms. Under his leadership, CodeMonkey has reached millions of students worldwide, empowering the next generation of problem-solvers and creators. We’re excited to dive into Jonathan’s journey, the impact of CodeMonkey, and what’s next for coding in STEM education.

About CodeMonkey: Write Code. Catch Bananas. Save the World. CodeMonkey was founded in 2014, based on Jonathan’s successful experiences in teaching young children to code through playful activities. Today, at CodeMonkey brings fun, knowledge and opportunity into the lives of millions of learners around the world. CodeMonkey envisions a global playful learning experience where the next generations of coders are born and raised. CodeMonkey aims to create an engaging platform where programming knowledge is acquired alongside 21st century skills through collaboratively playing and solving puzzles, inventing, creating and sharing.

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