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Tynker - Empowering Kids To Create. Over 100 million kids worldwide are learning to code with Tynker at home, school, and camp. Join us!

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@gotynker
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🎙️ [LIVE soon!] Join us in a few minutes as we welcome @NASATEM Education Specialist, Ota Lutz, and talk about #MarsWeather ! Then, we’ll create the Martian Weather Station @Gotynker project! How do you celebrate #HourofCode ? 😉 📺 Watch → #CSEdWeek
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Looking to support coding for your Spanish #ELL students? Tynker is thrilled to announce school district grants of our new K-5 Tynker en Español courses for your #ELLs . Learn more at . Note: US school districts only.
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The #BYJUS family is loving @iste ! This team is looking forward to seeing @levarburton on Tuesday in Room 295/96 at 1pm! Will you be there? #ISTELive22 #BYJUSconnectedcampus
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We are excited to partner with the @Barbie team to release the Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™ programming experience, where girls can learn to code and explore #STEM careers. Don't miss the new Robotics Engineer doll! @BlackGirlsCode @Mattel
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You can request free access to the entire Tynker platform and curriculum if your school is impacted by, or planning for, a health-related closure. Feel free to share with any teachers affected. Details at
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Krishna Vedati
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Tynker will be freely available to all schools worldwide facing closure due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns. We are also scheduling free webinars for T's on how to leverage the @GoTynker platform to support at-home learning by S's. More details at
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The @gotynker , @PlayOsmo , @geogebra , @epic4kids and #BYJUS family enjoyed a visit from @levarburton , Osmo's new Chief Reading Officer. We take inspiration from the millions of teachers that are working to make student's lives extraordinary. Keep up the amazing work!
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There's a lot of talk about why everyone should learn to code but we're keeping it simple: coding helps kids excel, in whatever they pursue. Here's how coding can improve everything from math skills to confidence:
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With kids at home indefinitely, it’s important for us as parents and educators to get them in a consistent routine that will keep them motivated to learn. Here are some ideas that we came up with at Tynker to get kids exercising their brains—for FREE!
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🚀Tynker is thrilled to bring you the second #Moon2Mars coding challenge inspired by @NASA space missions! Ss will practice coding & storytelling skills, and winners will get a class or school video chat with a NASA expert! Learn more: @NASASTEM #WSW2019
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Sneak peek at next week's #ForwardToTheMoon 🚀 'Design A Mission Patch' project, inspired by @NASA 's #Moon2Mars mission. Thrilled to work with @NASAedu to bring this your students! 👩🏽‍🚀👨🏽‍🚀 ➡️Learn how you could have a NASA expert speak with your classroom!
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In honor of the #HourOfCode , we're giving away our premium iPad app (normally $5.99) for free! Giveaway ends 12/11.
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😀 We’re thrilled to announce our summer Code-a-Thon in collaboration with Minecraft, coming June 24-August 18th! Enjoy 8 weeks of FREE Minecraft coding missions and awesome prizes. Get ready by signing up for your free Tynker account!
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Tynker app teaches kids Apple Swift with coding games @roblef #Apple #Tynker
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Happy World Teachers' Day from @gotynker ! With your inspiration, our students' creative future is in amazing hands. @AppleEDU #AppleClips #WorldTeachersDay #EveryoneCanCreate
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NEW Augmented Reality coding course! Kids will experience the thrill of #AR as they discover how to program interactive experiences. Learn more:
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At Tynker, we start kids with blocks, then move them to #JavaScript and #Python as they create with code. Read more:
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🚀 "I have always believed that a good engineer is a creative engineer." To celebrate #WomenInSTEM and #MothersDay2019 we’re excited to feature @NASA engineer Christina Deoja, who helps power spacecraft missions like the Morpheus Lander and Orion!
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Have a very #NASA #HourofCode ! Join @goTynker and @NASASTEM for CodeLab: LIVE- all next week! Each show features a #NASA expert, as we code lunar landers, design mission patches, and hone our #coding skills! 👩‍🚀 🇺🇸 ⏱️ Dec. 7-11 | 1pmET/10amPT Sign up-->
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We’ve updated our Tynker Junior app with 9 new projects that will inspire your kid’s creativity! With Tynker Junior you can combine art, music, games, and animation with code with our 5 new creative studios. Learn more!
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You don't have to be an astronaut to be part of @NASA ! Educator @davidjlockett talks the benefits of #STEM learning:
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The Wild Minecraft Code-a-Thon is here! Kids can start #coding and creating #Minecraft mods with a chance to win awesome prizes! For 8 weeks, kids get creative with #code & learn about #biodiversity ! Enter here: @playcraftlearn #MinecraftEDU
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At Tynker, we start kids with blocks, then move them to #JavaScript and #Python as they create with code. Read more:
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Coding helps kids excel – in whatever they pursue. Keep your students hooked on coding with our fun activities!
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Microsoft selects Tynker for #coding in #Minecraft : Education Edition . Try the beta today!
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Dive in and learn about all 10: . Tweet us + share which reasons motivate you to teach coding! Image via @mraspinall
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10 Reasons Kids Should Learn to Code: among them are empowerment, creativity + math skills! Help your students build these skills (and more) with our #HourOfCode activities:
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Your students can do an #HourOfCode with @Hot_Wheels ! They'll practice #geometry and make their own racing #game .
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Coding helps kids excel – in whatever they pursue. Explore ways coding gives kids an advantage in all walks of life:
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Add #programming to any subject with Tynker's #STEM courses! #TynkerChat #KidsCanCode #edchat
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Parents and teachers, we've got your back! Check out our free 10-week program to keep kids engaged this summer:
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On the blog: 10 Reasons Kids Should Learn to Code! Among them are empowerment, creativity, + math skills! #csk8
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4 Tips for a Successful #HourOfCode : 1. Make it student-directed 2. Create opportunities for differentiation 3. Allow them to "fail forward" 4. Encourage them to make with code! Read more:
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4 Tips for a Successful #HourOfCode : 1. Give kids interest-based options 2. Let kids teach each other 3. Allow them to make mistakes 4. Encourage them to make with code! Read more:
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Black History Month is a great time to celebrate the impact of African-Americans on the world of coding and beyond. Our "Tell Their Story" project lets your child craft presentations on notable black Americans and practice coding concepts along the way!
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10 Reasons Kids Should Learn to Code: among them are empowerment, creativity + math skills! Help your students build these skills (and more) with our #HourOfCode activities:
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Tweet a picture of your students doing an #HourOfCode with Tynker for a chance to win a #drone ! US only. Learn more:
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BIG news from Tynker! We've launched a new coding app for pre-readers. Download for your iPad from the App Store to play 3 fun adventures.
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9 of 10 parents demand #coding ? Check out this amazing #infographic on the state of Computer Science in the U.S.
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What happens when you combine 👩‍🚀 + 🚀 + 🌕 + 🌌 + <c-o-d-i-n-g>? You get a @NASA + @Gotynker Hour of Code! Dig deep with 4 NEW Tynker and @NASASTEM inspired projects, and try the NEW Tynker Level Editor! Learn more--> #CSEdWeek #HourOfCode @Flipgrid
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Awesome demo by @Deirdre206 using #Tynker to code @MinecraftEDU at the #MicrosoftEdu event this morning!
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To celebrate #CSEdWeek , @NASASTEM & @GoTynker are hosting FREE & LIVE coding sessions for T's & S's on @YouTube December 7-11 ➕ we'll have a @NASA expert 🤩 joining each day to discuss the #STEM in space exploration🚀! Don't miss out, RSVP at #HourOfCode
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Tynker launches two new courses to support the #EveryoneCanCode program from #Apple .
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1,000 free classroom licenses to teach #coding . Apply now! Thanks @InfyFoundation #STEM
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With our 2 #microbit courses, Ss can learn MicroPython and Tynker Blocks to program micro:bits and see how software and hardware interact! Read our press release: Come to Booth 516 for micro:bit demos! #ISTE2019 @microbit_edu
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It's day 3 of our 2020 Tynker Summer Code Jam and we already have over 1,000 entries! Week 1 Challenge is to #code your own avatar. $10,000 in prizes is at stake! And it's FREE to participate. Just follow the link to sign up. #coding #tynkersummercodejam
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Read about how educator Bryan Sanders ( @nayrbgo ) opens up the world of 'Possible possibles' for his students using #Tynker and other learning materials.
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This Monday, join Jennie Magiera @MsMagiera as she leads #TynkerChat for: Math as a Creative Art. #elemchat #CSK8 #CS4All Share! 7pm ET!
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Worried about planning #HourOfCode ? We've got you covered! Just log into your Tynker teacher dashboard & get started w/ 30+ activities that kids love.
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NEW - Tynker puzzles now allow students to move fluidly between visual blocks, JavaScript, and Python as they code!
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Everything you need for #HourOfCode , from answer keys to automatic assessment. #KidsCanCode #CreateWithCode #STEM
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#Teachers , the #HourOfCode starts Dec 5. Are you ready? Review our free curriculum options! #KidsCanCode
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Going to #ISTE17 ? Come to the Tynker booth ( #758 ), and learn about Minecraft, Swift, classroom integration and more!
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ICYMI, Design a 🌗 #MissionPatch global coding challenge for Grades 1-8 starts this Monday. The #Tynker team invites teachers to join @NASAedu for this chance to have @NASA experts talk to your students about #Moon2Mars . Open to educators everywhere 🌏!
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See how we teach kids #coding , starting with blocks and moving to #JavaScript and #Python as they build creatively.
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NEW! Announcing Lego WeDo 2.0 support! Your students can build and program incredible inventions. #innovation #STEM
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Wow! Thank you @CommonSenseEd - we're thrilled and honored 🤩
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Congratulations to @gotynker and @epic4kids for winning the Common Sense Selection for Learning seal! #ISTELive #iste22
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Learn why coding is an investment in your students' futures:
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Are you ready for #HourOfCode ? We are! Discover how Tynker makes HoC seamless and engaging. Join now: #csk8 #cs4all
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We've released our first #Python course, which transitions students from block-based coding to Python! #KidsCanCode
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A roboticist, executive, entrepreneur, computer scientist, author, and model — it might be easier to name all the things Carol Reiley isn't! Discover Carol's incredible career in the advancement of robotics, self-driving cars, and much more! @robot_MD
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We're super excited to launch the Tynker CodeMaker Camp™ program today! These camps are a great way for #K12 #educators to leverage their free time in the #summer to help kids become Makers through the use of #code . #createwithcode #stemed #AfterSchool
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Win a @Parrot Cargo drone for your classroom! 🎉 For an entry, create your FREE teacher account in time for #HourOfCode : #CSK8
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#HourOfCode begins tomorrow, but don't worry—we've got you covered! Just log into your Tynker teacher dashboard & get started w/ 30+ activities that kids love. #CSEdWeek
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Why is it important to introduce your students to coding? Great perspective from @MrsA1stGrade ! #csk8
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Over 7,000 schools & districts have applied for grants of free #schoolclosure #Tynker licenses. We're honored to support educators from 132 countries & 50 US states bring #RemoteLearning opportunities to their students. Apply for your grant today:
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Are you ready for #TynkerChat ? Join us Monday 3/13 at 4pm PST / 7pm EST with moderator @awelcome !
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With our new #Minecraft modding courses, you can turn Minecraft time into #coding time!
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👩‍🏫What a Great Group of Educators! ❤️ We love our Tynker Teachers! 💡 Join us for the next round of #infypathfinders 📆Applications going live soon for the next round July 19 at Indiana University #everyteachercancode
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We've been hard at work improving Tynker for Schools! Make the most of this school year with... -New curriculum including AR, STEM, & more -A streamlined teacher dashboard -Enhanced metrics to easily view progress -Updated privacy compliance #CSK8 #STEMed
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Why encourage kids to learn to code? 1. Building hobbies builds confidence. 2. They’ll fail—and that’s okay. 3. Hands-on learning is powerful. 4. They’ll see that learning = fun. 5. Coding is a timeless skill. 6. They may just change the world! Read:
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Our new app for #prereaders , Tynker Junior, is now available for teachers to use in classrooms (iOS only)! 🌈 4-7 yr olds use voice instructions 👂to play with fun characters to learn foundational computing concepts 💻. #CSforAll Learn more at
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Did you know it's #NationalEngineersWeek ? We brainstormed 11 free STEM activities to get the curious kids in your life interested in STEM – check them out on our blog!
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. @CSTeachersOrg is looking for K-12 CS educators promoting equity in CS! Consider taking 3 minutes to nominate an educator for the Equity Fellowship to help bring more voices and expertise to the #CSforAll community. #CSequity
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Hour of Code has arrived and @gotynker has you covered! Create a fun, easy #HourofCode for your students with Tynker! Get access to 40+ FREE Hour of Code activities for K-12, sign up for training and much more! Get started right here 👉 #CSEdWeek #CSK8
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A teacher in Spain had the brilliant idea to bring Tynker into Physical Education class. Students are #coding an interactive dodgeball game!
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Lo vimos, nos gustó, lo probamos, funcionó, nos preguntamos...y si lo hacemos nosotros? #Educaci ónFísica #TIC #Programaci ón @gotynker #code
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Margaret Hamilton is credited with coining the term “software engineering” during her work at MIT. Along with her team, she wrote the code for Apollo 11’s on-board flight software. #CSK8 #STEMed #WomenInSTEM
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Your students can unleash their #creative sides and practice #geometry this #HourOfCode by coding #math #art ! #STEM
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We've just released a HUGE update to our #coding puzzles, bridging the gap between block and text coding!
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Flying drones is cool, but #coding drones with @ParrotEducation and Tynker is cooler! #WEMTA17
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@NASAEdu and Tynker teamed up to challenge young makers worldwide to design their own mission patches with code. @NASA experts selected 5 winners out of nearly 10,000 entries. Winners and their classrooms will get to video chat with a NASA expert!
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Join us for this amazing @Flipgrid + @GoTynker Webinar: Building Community Through Code! Add new #Coding and teaching tools to your arsenal- and use your 3 FREE Tynker courses! #everyteachercancode #flipgridfever Register here -->
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The Canadian government recently dedicated $38 million to CanCode, a STEM initiative reaching half a million kids!
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Learning to code is crucial to kids' futures! Recently, @chancetherapper surprised a 5th grade class in Chicago and spoke on the importance of developing tech skills:
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#Coding is such a powerful skill for kids to learn! #CSK8 #KidsCanCode
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A cool Tynker STEM tutorial to explain tomorrow's eclipse! Tynker's school plans come with hundreds of PBL projects:
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Women in STEM! Read about the journey of Rana el Kaliouby, an Egyptian-American computer scientist and entrepreneur and one of the industry's leading pioneers in artificial intelligence.
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🗣️“If you can learn how to code, you can teach how to code.” Read more about Brittani Gordon, one of the inspiring educators who learned how to code with #Tynker at this year’s #InfyPathfinders ! #CSforAll @InfyFoundation @DaviniaGordon
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Teachers, we're LIVE right now with @NASA_SACD aerospace engineers @Go4LaunchEmily & @PaulDKessler1 talking about lunar habitats for our #HourOfCode sessions with @NASASTEM ! Join at #CSEdWeek2020
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Join NASA and @gotynker for an #HourOfCode with NASA Langley #Artemis researchers during #CSEdWeek . Activities include driving rovers on the Moon and lunar rover relays! 🖱️🔗: 👩‍💻 12/9: Take A Lunar Test Drive 🧑‍💻12/10: Tell Your Lunar Gateway Story
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Join @shannonmmiller as she moderates #Tynkerchat with us this Monday! Join our @participate page here: RT + share!
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.⁦ @Space_Station ⁩ operations manager ⁦ @Metro_Spaceport ⁩ is on LIVE with students ⁦ @friendsbalt ⁩ - their prize for winning the #mission patch design challenge by #Tynker and ⁦ @NASAedu ⁩!
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Are You Ready for #HourOfCode ? Join us on Monday night for #TynkerChat ! We'll set you up with everything you need to have the most organized, engaged, and exciting event yet! #elemchat #CSK8 #CS4all See you at 4pm PT / 7pm ET!
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🥳Tynker Junior is FREE for teachers till August 1, 2019! As a thank-you to our #Tynker educator community, our pre-reader app is available to all teachers to use in their classrooms. Read more to get your free access for a limited time: #CSforAll 👨🏽‍💻👩🏽‍💻
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What's the future of #AR + toys for kids? @WIRED takes a look at how augmented reality can expand what it means to imagine and play:
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What does Tynker have in store for your #HourOfCode ? Log into your teacher account—or create a free one—to find out! (Hint: 30+ FREE activities, HOC teacher guides, tracking tools, + more)
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How do kids learn to code with Tynker? Through scenario & story-based learning, they'll solve puzzles, get creative, and transition to JavaScript and Python in no time! Learn more:
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10 Reasons Kids Should Learn to Code: among them are empowerment, creativity + math skills! Help your students build these skills (and more) with our #HourOfCode activities:
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