Bloomcoding provides online coding education for children aged 7-14, integrating weekly lessons with physical educational gadgets for immersive learning. Students learn Python and other languages to create 3D, VR, and AR experiences. The program also features weekly life skills sessions focused on collaborative game development and soft skill enhancement.
Funding
$1.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many children find traditional coding education unengaging, leading to decreased interest and hindering the development of crucial 21st-century skills. Existing online coding platforms often lack hands-on experiences and personalized attention, failing to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
Solution
Bloomcoding provides an online coding education platform for children aged 7-14, combining live virtual classes with physical learning kits to create an immersive educational experience. The curriculum integrates augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, enabling children to learn coding concepts through interactive 3D projects. Small group sizes ensure personalized attention, while weekly life skills sessions complement the technical curriculum, fostering communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities. By blending digital learning with tangible tools, Bloomcoding aims to make coding accessible, enjoyable, and relevant for young learners.
Target Audience
Bloomcoding primarily targets parents seeking engaging and effective online coding education for their children aged 7-14, who want to supplement traditional schooling with hands-on learning experiences and life skills development.
Features
- Weekly 1-hour coding lessons using Python and other coding languages
- Home-delivered educational kits featuring AR cubes and VR headsets
- Project-based curriculum designed by Microsoft for Minecraft Education
- Weekly life skills laboratory inspired by Ad Astra School at SpaceX
- Small group sizes (4-6 children) for personalized attention
- Access to a digital platform with a parent account for progress tracking
- Microsoft graduation certificates upon course completion
- Up to 8 free 1:1 make-up lessons per month, depending on the subscription