Well organized intro to coding

How I Use It

Code academy is an interactive tutorial on programming for beginners. I was searching for a program to use at home to introduce some of my family members (mixed ages) to coding as an after school activity. In reviewing the web site design module I thought that even though it was self-paced it seemed to move through the content very quickly. The practice seemed a bit too simple and I’m not sure how much a student would actually retain. It does track learner progress and provides points and badges for lesson and unit completions which helps with engagement. The lessons are well organized and build on one another. It would work on an individual basis depending on student interest.