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Tynker is a creative computing platform
Children learn programming and design thinking skills in a fun way with Tynker
Our vision is to provide new set of “Maker” skills to students for web, mobile and hardware mediums
“Math Pop” math game - by a 9th grader
“Sun, Earth, Moon ” Animation -by Skylar, 4th grader
“Draw a house ” Animation- By Shaunak, 6th grader
Tynker makes programming & design fun and easy
“Solve this puzzle to build a goofy animation in 10 steps!”
Built-in Tutoring system helps kids self-learn
Quizzes and Puzzles test student understandingPremium Feature
Can you make the penguin dance around in the jungle?
Hands-on exercises promote play v.s. scripted learning
Extensive help promotes learning from examples
Engaging activities for boys and girls
Advanced Vector Image edi:ng
Mix and match characters
Thousands of Images, Sounds and Anima:ons
Premium Feature
Easy Classroom setup and management
Setup a classroom, assign a lesson and be ready to teach in minutes!
Ready to use 3-8 curriculum/lesson plans
Track student progress and conceptsPremium Feature
Class showcase to share with parents
Free for schools - more than 3000 schools use Tynker
Schools are using Tynker in the following ways
1. Enhancing the common core in Grades 2-5 Walter Hays Elementary, etc.
2. Early CS education in grades 2-5 Westside Neighborhood School, Los Angeles, etc.
3. STEM/CS class in Grades 6-8 LASD 6th Grade CSTEM program, Jordan Middle, Harker Middle School, etc.
4. Lunchtime coding clubs twice/thrice a week Barron Park Elementary, Nixon Elementary, Palo Alto, etc.
5. After School programs Miller Middle School, Cupertino.
6. Summer Camps Summer 2013 in Silicon Valley.
Sign-up today at tynker.com
Case Studies available at tynker.com/blog
tynker.com/hour-of-codeTynker will provide free curriculum for hour-of-code
Course: Introduction to Programming-1 A fun, self-paced programming course designed by experts
1. Age Group: 4th - 8th grade (No prior coding experience needed!) 2. Lessons: 16 chapters with self-paced guided lessons and
activities 3. Goal: 16 badges and course completion certificate 4. No installs: Designed for modern laptops, notebooks with latest
internet browsers
Tynker’s offers courses for home use
