Coding Galaxy vs Rodocodo

Hour of Code - Adventure Planet • 10 free learning missions for beginners as you to experience the exciting coding puzzles • Teaching plans and worksheets are available for in-class teaching ------------------------------- Coding Galaxy is an award-winning learning solution designed for K–12 students to develop computational thinking skills and get familiar with concepts in coding and innovative technologies. With engaging lessons, learning games and projects for 21st century technology education, we foster and shape next generation innovators. Coding Galaxy - Computational Thinking learning series has been qualified by Education Alliance Finland, recognized by SIIA CODiE Award, Asia Smart App Awards and Hong Kong ICT Awards. As a passionate team in education, we will continue to enhance teaching and learning with technologies Coding Galaxy is a platform for learning computational thinking, designed for students aged 5 or above. The complete teaching package includes learning software, unplugged activities, teaching plans and tools, and learning reports. The course content is designed and written by experienced teachers and educational technology specialists, integrating learning design and curriculum from across the globe, including Europe, America and Asia. Through over 200 missions and a variety of learning activities, the course develops students with problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and leadership skills. With the comprehensive teaching package, the teacher will deliver quality lessons of these skills and knowledge of the 21st century with ease, fostering the next generation of talents. **Learning Objectives** 1. Develop computational thinking skill and problem-solving skills (Induction and deduction, Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction, Algorithmic Thinking, Testing and Debugging) 2. Master basic computer science concepts: Sequence, Looping, Conditional Logic, Function, and Parallelism 3. Broaden essential life skills with the 4Cs (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity) and leadership skills **Highlighted Features** - More than 200 missions - Multiple Learning modes (Self-Learning, Collaborative and eSports mode) for different learning environments - Scaffolding learning process with in-game instructions and hints - Engaging learning experience with adventurous storyline and heroic tasks - Users performance tracking - In-app learning report - Well aligns with the International Computer Science Education Standard, by building up fundamental computational thinking skills

Explore new worlds while learning to code with Rodocodo’s new “Code Hour” coding puzzle game. *FREE Hour of Code Special Edition* Have you ever wondered how to make your own video games? Or maybe you'd like to make an app, but don't know where to start? Learning to code makes this possible! And with Rodocodo it’s easy to get started. You don’t need to be a maths whizz or a computer genius. Coding is for anyone! Help guide the Rodocodo cat through new and exciting worlds while learning the basics of coding. With 40 different levels to explore, how far will you go? *What is Hour of Code?* Hour of Code is a global initiative that introduces kids to computer science through one hour of playful, engaging coding activities. Created to remove the mystery around coding, it shows that anyone can learn - and enjoy - computational thinking. Rodocodo shares this belief wholeheartedly. That’s why we’ve created a special free Hour of Code edition of our game for everyone to enjoy. *What’s Included* Across 40 fun-filled levels, players will learn essential coding skills such as: * Sequencing * Debugging * Loops * Functions * And more... This special Hour of Code edition is 100% free with no in-app purchases. To explore our full Rodocodo learning platform and discover more coding resources, visit https://www.rodocodo.com.