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Jeremy Keeshin – Co-founder and CEO of CodeHS

By Scott Richmond on January 31, 2020

Jeremy Keeshin – Co-Founder and CEO of CodeHS

Jeremy Keeshin is the co-founder and CEO of CodeHS, an online platform that teaches students computer science in an engaging way. 

The platform allows students to navigate through learning activities depending on their background knowledge and pace. There are many resources available to help them start and maintain a thriving computer science program; a particular challenge given that the subject is generally underrepresented in high schools (citation needed). They provide a curriculum pathway for grades 6-12 in subjects like Python, JavaScript, web design, computing, and mobile app design. For teachers, they offer a one-stop-shop for delivery, managing lessons, grading, and planning, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers to build their learning. 

Jeremy and his fellow co-founder Zach Gallant started CodeHS in 2012 after graduating from Stanford. Both hold computer science degrees and care deeply about the potential of computer science as a subject that is equally as important as reading and writing. They understand that CS on its own doesn’t do much to attract attention from would-be learners, and providing curricula that makes it fun goes a long way to getting students interested. Beyond having formal training in CS it doesn’t appear that Jeremy has much experience other than being a TA for CS106 at Stanford. Their team consists of four software engineers and three curriculum developers, and a whole host of other positions. They hold a variety of backgrounds but there seems to be a good blend of technology, education, and academic qualifications.

 

Here is the link to the CodeHS site

 

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2 Feb Posted on Jeremy Keeshin – Co-founder and CEO of CodeHS

I love whenever a piece of technology fits so well with the passions of the creator. Of all the things for someone experienced in computer science to create, a venture that teaches that material seems like the best marriage of skills and interests. I mean, if any subject within education should be improved thanks to advances in technology, I think it would be computer science itself. I do appreciate the value that they've put into curriculum development, holding a good ratio of software engineers to curriculum developers, understanding that knowledge in programming doesn't necessary equate to knowledge as to how the material can be best delivered, or deciding what content needs to be delivered.

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James Seaton @jseaton

I love whenever a piece of technology fits so well with the passions of the creator. Of all the things for someone experienced in computer science to create, a venture that teaches that material seems like the best marriage of skills and interests. I mean, if any subject within education should be improved thanks to advances in technology, I think it would be computer science itself. I do appreciate the value that they've put into curriculum development, holding a good ratio of software engineers to curriculum developers, understanding that knowledge in programming doesn't necessary equate to knowledge as to how the material can be best delivered, or deciding what content needs to be delivered.

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1 Feb Posted on Jeremy Keeshin – Co-founder and CEO of CodeHS

Learning to code is becoming increasingly popular. There are numerous programs that offer similar features. There are some platforms that have confusing interfaces and can be difficult to navigate. However, CodeHS has a simple to use interface that is intuitive to navigate. The team behind CodeHS is well balanced and is able to meet the needs of educators that are teaching coding in their schools.

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Learning to code is becoming increasingly popular. There are numerous programs that offer similar features. There are some platforms that have confusing interfaces and can be difficult to navigate. However, CodeHS has a simple to use interface that is intuitive to navigate. The team behind CodeHS is well balanced and is able to meet the needs of educators that are teaching coding in their schools.

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