In The News
Learn about their experiences from firsthand testimonies detailed in the resources below.The CODERS Program is empowering students and teachers to succeed.
Articles
MOREnet Highlights CODERS Program's Impact in Supporting Rural Educators
"Through the MSU CODERS project, participation in coding activities is at an all-time high, with students embracing the challenges of critical thinking and collaboration. Whether they are using block coding or designing code in Scratch to create a sprite, these kids are discovering the possibilities of future career goals in technology.”
–John Moore, CODERS teacher
MSU Stem Program Helps Rural Schools Integrate Tech into Classrooms
"[My students] have taken the coding to the next level, in so that some of them have even started to help the local technology expert at our school with the hardware to upkeep student laptops."
–Stephanie Fuller, CODERS teacher
Teachers Use Robot Dogs to Teach Coding in Rural Schools
"It really opens up the kids’ eyes to see how something that they can do in a computer works in the real world."
–Jennifer Jackson
Neosho Daily Highlights Inspiring Coding Stories
"The program has turned school into a place to explore creativity and problem-solving, transforming even the most hesitant learners into active participants."
CODERS Program Featured in Shell Knob School District News
"Our Coders team felt that the experience really helped to strengthen and improve their coding skills. It was a very challenging and exciting experience."
Youtube
Public School Teacher Discusses Program Impact on Nixa Schools
"Students are loving it! They are asking me all the time, 'when is Missouri State coming back? We want to see them again.'"
KSMU Radio
KSMU Interviews 3rd Grade CODERS Student
"I think I would personally love to make games with coding...you get to see inside the game and make it. Huh. That's really fascinating."
–Cody, Delaware Elementary
KSMU Interviews Project Director Dr. Keri Franklin about CODERS
"It's gotta start early...they don't have to be scientists when they grow up, but it opens up a door early on for them to think about it.
If they process their thinking in writing while experiencing these scientific conepts, that's going to embed their learning [in their minds]."
–Dr. Keri Franklin, project director