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Last week, on June 19th, students from Leading Coding participated in the Oxford University Computing Challenge (OUCC). It proved to be a highly challenging but meaningful experience for them: 🔹 Exclusive Entry: The OUCC is an invitation-only event in the UK, for students who scored in the top 10% of the UK Bebras Challenge. 🔹 Challenging Levels: All our students, from Year 5 to Year 10, attempted the senior level of the competition, which was designed for Year 9 and Year 10 students. 🔹 Challenging Problems: Every question in the competition required a fully functioning program to solve. 🔹 First-Time Participants: Most students attended the competition for the first time. 🔹 Tough Language: Despite students in Year 5 to Year 8 having the option to use Scratch, and senior students being able to use easier or high-level languages such as Python, most of our students chose to answer using C++, a challenging coding language. Why were our excellent students encouraged to use one of the most difficult languages, C++? ✨ 1. Learning C++, a low-level language, provides a deep understanding of fundamental programming syntax, allowing students to comprehend not just what they are doing, but also why they are doing it. 2. C++ is a core course in most university computer science degree programs. 3. C++ is the designated language for many prestigious competitions such as the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). 🌍Leading Coding continues to offer globally recognized competitions, including the IOI, the Australian Mathematical Olympiad (AMO), and the IOAI. These computer competitions differ from other academic contests as they heavily focus on practical engineering projects, combining theory and hands-on experience. Thus, we look forward to seeing more of our students excel in these elite competitions! We are incredibly proud of each student. It's gratifying to witness them embrace the spirit of challenge. We encourage those with the opportunity to participate in upcoming Olympiads to continue enjoying the process! 👏 #leadingcoding #codingschool #programmingclass #codingforkids #oucc #bebras #computerscience #computingchallenge #computationalthinking #futureofTech

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We have a lot of great #STEMeducation resources on the #spacecoast of FL. One is Codecraft Works. I was stunned by the success of her middle school initiative which goes beyond learning to code but helping students identify their passions. This is what school guidance counselors do from K-12 but they are mostly ignorant of #aviation and #aerospace careers and the software programs they use have limited information on all the careers we offer. I view Shannon Landin's #careerexploration as a model because coding and programing is needed in every industry including ours. Learning how to apply their passions (hopefully including aviation/aerospace) to coding is important. Go Shannon. Rachel Rutledge Stephanie Robinson #STEM

Itz’at STEAM Academy, an effort between MIT and the Belize Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology, pushes the boundaries of education through innovative methodologies. | Click below to read the full article on Sunalei

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I'm still on cloud nine! Codecraft Works just had the distinct pleasure of working with 200 middle school students to deliver a truly unique learning experience. The focus of this camp goes far beyond just learning to code. We focus on helping students identify their passions (what makes a middle schooler tick?), peer collaboration, real-world problem solving, and the importance of designing before you code. 📝 We have them conduct empathy interviews, walk them through the design thinking framework, and ask them to share their dreams. The result? Mind-blowing software prototype innovations that are meaningful to them, and potentially to others as well! Here's a quote from one of our partners: "Thank you for a wonderful coding experience with the students. We need a 10-point scale rating out of 5." Incredible outcomes indeed! #codecamp #STEMeducation #futureinnovators #problemsolvers #learningbydoing #empathy #collaboration #studentengagement #STEAMeducation #21stcenturyskills #codecrafters National Science Foundation (NSF) Brevard Public Schools Codecraft Works Kathryn Creedy Raj Bhargava

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