Geek Express is an Edtech platform that provides K-12 students with hands-on coding education through project-based learning, utilizing platforms like Scratch and MIT App Inventor. The platform addresses the gap in practical coding skills by enabling students to create their own apps, games, and websites while earning accredited certificates from STEM.org USA.
Funding
$520K 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 K-12 students lack access to practical coding education that prepares them for future STEM careers, often relying on theoretical approaches that don't translate to real-world application. This gap hinders their ability to develop essential problem-solving and creative-thinking skills through hands-on project development.
Solution
Geek Express is an online education platform providing K-12 students with project-based coding courses, enabling them to develop practical skills by creating their own applications, games, and websites. The platform utilizes a gamified learning approach, incorporating points, badges, and community competition to enhance student engagement. Courses are aligned with CSTA and ISTE education standards and taught by Microsoft-certified trainers. Students receive personalized assessments, feedback, and digital portfolios to track their progress, culminating in STEM.org USA-accredited certificates upon completion of each track.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes K-12 students aged 5-17 and their parents seeking to supplement traditional education with practical coding skills, as well as adult learners looking to acquire foundational programming knowledge.
Features
- Project-based curriculum focused on practical application of coding skills
- Gamified learning environment with points, badges, and community engagement
- Microsoft-certified trainers with STEM backgrounds
- Curriculum aligned with CSTA and ISTE education standards
- Accredited certificates from STEM.org USA upon track completion
- Digital portfolios for students to track progress and showcase projects
- Courses taught on platforms such as Scratch, MIT App Inventor, Roblox, and Minecraft Education Edition
- Personalized assessments and feedback provided throughout the learning journey