In this episode I talk with Christine McDonnell, Codelicious co-founder and CEO. Codelicious works to build confidence in educators and students in the classroom by providing instant access to full semester foundational skills-building computer science curriculum. The curriculum is focused on grades 3-8 that any educator can teach.

Many of them have not had experience in the subject of computer science, and may lack the skill set to instruct computer science. As a result, most curricula in this area is based on free options. Codelicious fills a void by delivering full semester, comprehensive skills-building curriculum and foundationally takes students through the journey of preparing them for a technology pathway.

Topics in this episode

Current status of computer science education in schools

The importance of understanding coding and computer science in preparation for jobs in technology

Common methodologies of teaching computer science. Static vs engaging models

Other options for accelerating computer science into the classroom

The rapid growth of new technology affects the classroom and curriculum

Codelicious is structured to engage students and develop problem-solving skills

Pivoting from a brick and mortar after-school model to a SaaS curriculum licensing model

Contact Info

Website: Codelicious.com

Email: [email protected]