How to make Python Games with Trinket

I’m very excited to announce a new and much-requested feature.  Our latest update lets you make cool interactive games by letting our Python Trinkets react to click and key events.  But, in true Trinket spirit, how about I show you first, then tell: Turtles in Space is a simple asteroids clone that demonstrates this new speed […]

Why Parents are key to a great Hour of Code

This is part of a series of posts containing advice and tips for having a great Hour of Code event during CS Ed Week, December 8th – 14th, 2014.  Have your own tips to share?  Find us on Twitter! Teachers: Whether you’re just getting started planning your Hour of Code activity or have everything laid […]

Michele Lee on teaching and learning from students

I’m excited to share an interview with Michele Lee of Davis Drive Middle School in Cary, NC.  As you’ll read, she’s using code to enhance her Family and Consumer Science courses.  We never could have imagined the inventive ways Michele and her (very engaged!) students are using Trinket.  All along, they’re taking ownership over the […]

Add Interactive Code to any Weebly Site

You may have seen our series of How-To posts on how to install Trinkets on various websites and LMSs.  By popular demand, here is a screencast about how to add a Trinket to a Weebly page.  This will let you and your students use interactive code on any Weebly site, greatly enhancing your classes! Weebly is […]

The Hour of Code is Coming!

Code.org’s annual Hour of Code happens during CS Education Week is December 8 – 14, 2014.  During this one week, we hope every student and teacher chooses to spend one Hour of Code in their classroom.  I wanted to share some ideas and encouragement to help you get prepared. Anyone Can Learn, Anyone Can Teach Code.org has […]