Codio

Codio is an evidence-based platform for delivering high-quality computing and tech skills education. Built to increase learner engagement and performance while decreasing course administration, Codio offers a complete solution for teaching computing courses and labs with interactive text, auto-graded assessments and support.

Codio lets you create browser-based computing labs in a variety of languages, including training and running AI models with GPU-accelerated instances. The platform supports unlimited Windows and Ubuntu VMs, auto-graded JupyterLabs, and real-world IDE experiences with VSCode. It also includes features like a fully-featured instant IDE, learner behavior insights, curriculum authoring, plagiarism detection, and an AI-powered learning assistant called Codio Coach.

Key Features:

• Auto-Grading & Feedback: Instant feedback saves instructors time grading.
• Online IDE: A fully-featured IDE for all students, including debugger tools and dyslexic font support.
• Learner & Behavior Insights: Research-based visualizations and learner analytics to help instructors make data-driven decisions.
• Curriculum Authoring: Create your own course content and auto-graded assessments.
• Plagiarism Detection: Detects potential instances of cheating.
• Codio Coach: An AI learning assistant designed to help learners overcome challenges without compromising academic integrity.
• Virtual Machines: Instantly spins up Linux and Windows virtual machines for specific software use.
• Code Playback: Allows instructors to jump into a learner's code and play it back as it was written.
• Collaborative Coding: Supports group and pair programming assignments with code commenting and video chat.

Codio is used by a range of educational institutions, including higher education, bootcamps and K12 schools. It can help deliver engaging hands-on learning experiences with templated labs, auto-graded assessments and instant student feedback.

Independent research has shown that using Codio leads to significant improvements in student performance and satisfaction. Specifically, it has resulted in:

• 15% higher learner performance
• 30% less course admin
• 10% higher learner satisfaction
• 75% less time spent grading

Codio's platform is trusted by educators around the world, providing a powerful and flexible solution for teaching computing and tech skills effectively.

Published on July 8, 2024