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| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Jeremy Keeshin, Zach Galant[1] |
| Industry | Internet |
| Services | Technology education |
| URL | CodeHS |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Current status | Active |
CodeHS is an interactive online learning platform offering computer science and programming instruction for schools and individual learners. CodeHS is focused on spreading access to and knowledge of computer science by offering online instructional materials supported by remote tutors. In the introductory learning module, students on the site practice computer science concepts and programming skills by giving commands to a dog named Karel. In the most popular course offered, which is similar to the original Karel programming language developed by Richard E. Pattis, Karel the dog must complete various tasks by moving around a grid world, and putting down and picking up tennis balls using only simple commands. Later learning modules teach more advanced concepts using languages like JavaScript, Java, and HTML.[2]
History
[edit]CodeHS was founded in 2012 by Jeremy Keeshin and Zach Galant, both Stanford University Computer Science graduates. Keeshin and Galant based CodeHS on their experience as section leaders and teaching assistants for several of Stanford's introductory computer science courses.[3] The company joined the Imagine K12 incubator's third class, launching in October 2012,[4] and its investors include NewSchools Venture Fund, Seven Peaks Ventures, Kapor Capital, Learn Capital, Imagine K12, Marc Bell Ventures, and Lighter Capital.[5] In total, CodeHS has raised $2.9 million as of December 2016.
NBC Education Nation
[edit]CodeHS was selected as one of three education technology companies to take part in the 2013 Innovation Challenge, part of the NBC Education Nation initiative.[6] Innovation Nation challenge participants CodeHS, Teachley, and GigaBryte participated in a series of challenges in October 2013, culminating in a live pitch contest broadcast live on NBC during the Education Nation Summit. CodeHS won the Innovation Challenge, earning a $75,000 prize awarded by the Robin Hood Foundation.[7][8]
Hour of Code
[edit]During the week of December 9, 2013, CodeHS participated in the nationwide Hour of Code challenge promoted by Code.org. CodeHS was featured as a tutorial for learning JavaScript on the Computer Science Education Week website. Over the course of the week, an estimated 116,648 participants started learning to code for an hour on CodeHS.[9]
Badges
[edit]There are many badges in CodeHS, and many of them involve coding concepts with Karel the dog. Different types of badges are awarded on different courses.[10] On July 28, 2016, CodeHS announced a new feature that allows teachers to create their own badges and award them to students. Teachers have the option to choose an image, name, and description for a badge.[11]
Reception
[edit]CodeHS received media coverage upon its launch, from Forbes, TechCrunch, and Education Week.[12][13][14][15] The site has also been featured on various blogs for its interactive and beginner-focused approach to teaching programming.[16] CodeHS has been praised for its easy-to-understand video tutorials, making it a useful resource for computer science teachers. This business is mostly aimed toward students rather than adults looking into coding.[17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Meet the Team - CodeHS". Archived from the original on 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ↑ "Course: Introduction to Computer Science". Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "CodeHS: About". Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Y Combinator Of Education Imagine K12 Launches Its 3rd Cohort, Bringing The Digital Revolution To Classrooms Near You". 29 October 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "CodeHS Financials and Metrics". Craft for Business. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ↑ "Education Nation 2013". NBC News. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "CodeHS Wins Innovation Challenge at Education Nation". Getting Smart. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education". NewSchools Venture Fund. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "Computer Science Education Week". Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript (Golden) (2022) - Badges | CodeHS". codehs.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ↑ "Award Your Own Badges on CodeHS". CodeHS. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ↑ "Tech Startup CodeHS Aims to Bring Computer Literacy to High Schools". Forbes. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "STEM Ed: CodeHS Wants To Teach Every American High Schooler How To Code". 27 November 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ Tomassini, Jason (17 September 2012). "Startup Hopefuls Test Ideas With Educators". Education Week. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "The Anatomy of an Education-Technology Startup". Education Week. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "Top 10 Websites To Learn Coding (Interactively) Online". Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ "CodeHS Review". PCMAG. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2025-03-22.