Computer science and coding classes are being added to curricula at all levels of compulsory education, in North America and Europe alike.
It's no surprise that in Silicon Valley, all preK-12 students will be exposed to computer science, but other cities in the US such as Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ are following suit. The Canadian province of British Columbia also recently revealed plans to introduce computer science to the curriculum for K-12 students.
Hour of Code is one event that's championing this movement, and allows anyone to run a one-hour learn to code event. Event organizers can choose between the 20 different one hour tutorials that exist for the Hour of Code, some of which involve logic and problem solving exercises without the use of computers.
Compulsory School Coding Classes
Coding Being Added to Curricula at All Levels of Education
Trend Themes
1. Compulsory Coding Education - The trend of making coding classes mandatory in all levels of compulsory education presents an opportunity for edtech companies to create innovative and engaging online coding courses for students.
2. Rise of K-12 Coding Schools - The rise of coding education in K-12 schools presents an opportunity for coding schools to expand their offerings and create specific programs and curriculum for young students.
3. Hour of Code Movement - The Hour of Code movement presents an opportunity for tech companies to create engaging coding tutorials and exercises for K-12 students.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - The increasing demand for coding education in K-12 schools presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for edtech companies to create new and innovative online platforms and tools for educators and students.
2. Coding Schools - The trend of compulsory coding education in all levels of compulsory education presents coding schools an opportunity to expand their offerings and create specific programs and curriculum for young students.
3. Tech Companies - The Hour of Code movement presents an opportunity for tech companies to create engaging coding tutorials and exercises for K-12 students and potentially discover future talent.