Not a tech-savvy teacher? Not a problem.
Zulama believes that you have what it takes to bring computer science learning into any classroom. We built in support for all teachers that lets students work at their own pace. Zulama also features video tutorials, step-by-step instructions and examples, and a guided student experience so any teacher can teach it, no matter what your instructional background or expertise is.
Zulama's project-based learning approach means that students spend their time creating solutions to tackle problems, just like in the real world. Students can work on their own, in pairs or in small groups, building not just computer science skills but also interactive skills that are vital to success in the real world.
Zulama is designed to offer both stand-alone Computer Science courses and projects designed to fit into and enhance other core courses like History, Science, Math, and ELA.
Created by Computer Science Experts
Our curriculum was designed and written by faculty from world-renowned game design and computer science departments at MIT and Carnegie Mellon. Constructionist learning theory and design thinking form the basis for our award-winning products.
Students ideate, plan, research, design, prototype, and program their own computational apps, games, and simulations using a diverse suite of digital tools and programming languages accessible to many technology set-ups and appropriate across grade levels. From Scratch to Unity, JavaScript to C#, students get to build their skills while programming polished and portfolio-worthy projects.
Our upper level courses are based on industry-standard tools and coding languages, allowing students to learn using professional software engineering practices such as pair programming. You'll be able to get students prepared for certifications such as the Unity Certified Associate Exam and the Autodesk 3ds Max Certified User Exam, while our Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles course can also help students earn college credit while still in high school.
Students develop skills critical for navigating our rapidly changing technological landscape including determining the reliability and credibility of information found online, managing their own online etiquette, and weighing the benefits and risks of online environments. Students gain an understanding of the implications of technology on the world around them to become better digital citizens.
Our project-based learning and design thinking approaches promote the development of essential 21st Century Skills. Students practice pair programming and work in design teams, taking on different roles to complete a project, building on their talents and learning the "soft skills" needed to move a project from idea to completion. Students build skills that are highly valued across industries, such as how to work in a team, take feedback, problem solve, and think critically.
As a company intent on changing the conversation around how best to prepare today’s students, expanding our mathematics emphasis to include computer science is a natural evolution. After all, mathematics and computer science are fundamental to STEM and computational thinking, and coding is a powerful way to help students become creative problem-solvers, innovative engineers, and mathematical thinkers.
Barry Malkin, President and CEO of Carnegie Learning
