BSD has provided a progressive framework to allow pupils to experience coding in a real-world sense which allows them to grow at their own pace. They are allowed to fail but have the structure to be guided back on course. As a whole, I've been pleasantly surprised at how eager the pupils are to engage with it and really own their projects. The training has been first class in allowing me to ask for just what I need, differentiated to previous experience and not being bamboozled by overwhelming content I don't need. The support is like nothing I've ever experienced - to be able to get help from sign-in issues to debugging of code, live, within a lesson, is worth the money alone for me; it's like having a second or third teacher in the room! The platform itself is very structured but allows flexibility for the pupils to dig deeper at their will. Anytime there is little glitches, support is on hand within minutes. The time saved planning this kind of HTML, CSS and JavaScript content is invaluable and I cannot recommend enough!

BSD Online is a great platform for virtual teaching and learning with excellent content! We have used it for a few years now and find it very useful as it provides great support for our students. The self-paced learning means that are more advanced students are able to learn advanced concepts using the varied projects available and others are able to learn at a pace that suits them. I know I can depend on the support that is provided by BSD, they are very quick in answering queries and solving problems. Over the last few years they have made a number of enhancements to the platform, some of which are a result of feedback from teachers using it. I do like to work with a company that is so attuned to the users’ needs!

The feedback I’ve received from students and teachers is that the platform is well-designed and intuitive in its navigation. In terms of the course content, you get a sense of the experience and expertise BSD have when they were able to put together a bespoke course for us using a variety of their programme packages. They were also flexible when COVID-19 hit and affected our school schedules. Thanks to their support, the disruption was minimal and enabled us to deliver our course successfully. I haven’t participated in PD training, but as an administrator, I have been party to discussions and planning for the PD training. BSD have always been very responsive to our needs and constrictions. They respond promptly in a supportive and solutions-focused way. The teachers who have taken up the training have grown visibly more confident in their work.

BSD provided us with guidance and resources to establish a strong and comprehensive STEAM based program. Not only did they provide us with course materials, but they were our consultants in the design of the course to align with our curriculum standards. The shift to BSD platform provided our teachers with flexibility and adaptability to ensure that the course meets the Academic requirements and differentiated needs of our students. BSD provision of PD was remarkable as they started with our teachers from scratch and built their capacity to use the resources and tools available on the platform. Our teachers were supported step by step and they were impressed with the level of support they received from BSD trainers who were available at any time and for any question.

BSD has helped us develop our computing curriculum significantly in the years we have collaborated. They have helped integrate coding skills into curriculum and as a result of these developments, we have been able to launch the IGCSE Computer Science course. BSD have provided real flexibility and support which is always tailored to our needs at YCIS, this is greatly appreciated by our staff and students. Being part of the BSD network in Hong Kong has developed other technological initiatives, which has enhanced our provision even further.

Island School has partnered with BSD in many ways over the last few years, In that time I have seen them grow and refine their approach to supporting schools as they progress on their individual journeys with technology. I have been impressed with the way that BSD have constantly innovated both their curriculum and the platform they have developed to support students coding development. I like the way that students are extremely well supported when they use the platform which allows them to solve many of their coding problems themselves rather than waiting for a teacher to come round and support them. It encourages independence and the problem solving skills necessary to be a successful coder. Working with BSD has also allowed us to support our teachers' skill development through customised CPD allowing them to feel more confident with introducing technology to young people. I am very appreciative to all the people at BSD, their passion for developing technical literacy in the broadest range of people has allowed us to keep moving forward with our programmes and feel confident in that process.

BSD have become invaluable affiliate collaborators in the delivery of our technological curriculum, here at South Island School. For me personally, as the Digital Literacy Coordinator, they have provided excellent support in helping to construct an embedded approach to coding and more recently have packaged their newly constructed learning platform to have a much more contextual tech and learning focus. The BSD team provide friendly support and share our desire to 'make a difference,' more specifically through digital interventions to global issues.

BSD has allowed me to take programming to the next level in my classroom! In the past, I was intimidated to try text-based coding with students. With BSD's help and their intuitive platform, I'm successfully teaching HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to my grade 8 students.

Some students could pick up the skills from the BSD system very quickly and acted as experts who helped out other students. This was really good. BSD’s system helped us collaborate in class in the truest sense

Not only have they developed an engaging and innovative STEM educational program for our scholars, but they also work with our teachers to instruct them on integrating STEM into all content areas. The professional development feedback we've received from our teachers has been overwhelmingly positive. BSD has managed to design a program to ensure effective teaching to all learners, regardless of age or intellectual ability.

BSD is the bridge that moves our trainees from curiosity to understanding and using the code they are learning. It turbocharges our training pathway.

BSD Education has really changed the way our students have viewed technology. They see themselves as creators and not just consumers.

It’s everything I didn’t even know I needed.” (Re: Code Is: Your Voice) “The platform is doing a better job of bridging gaps that I would have to bridge. Kids can navigate it themselves and be independent learners. It’s evidence that they can code on their own

I was overwhelmed with the response of my students. Many of them had no idea what coding was and had no experience with it and for them to feel the confidence in themselves to get out there and at least try. I know that was due to us working through the [BSD] program together. They are looking at competitions. They're looking at larger projects. They're looking at other ways to show and display what they learn. And like I said, all of this is due to this product and I highly doubt it would have come any other way.

I cannot recommend BSD enough for any school or teacher that wants to teaching coding knowledge, skill, and understanding to their students. The online platform is easy to use and has dozens of features that support teaching and learning, providing an enriching and rewarding experience for both educators and students. The support provided by BSD in providing training is also excellent, meaning that anyone can teach coding regardless without needing any prior experience or skills. Finally, I must also praise the online help system which is one of the best things about the BSD provision - the tech coaches go above and beyond to find ways to support my students' creativity by finding solutions to their problems that are easy to implement and extend their learning. Thank you, BSD! 

Our partnership with BSD has, in two years time, provided us with threefold gain in the areas of: Student Engagement - Their easy to use and navigate platform as well as the unique and unusual projects have seen us gain an increase of at least 50% overall across those subjects using their material as compared to those without. This engagement has also led to better performance in terms of scoring in tests and activities on the part of the student, and much lesser preparation and checking time on the part of the teacher, which in turn allows us to focus on the learning experience itself.

Great news- Most of the boys are on 75% or done with the Adventure project. I have 3 boys who are super coders and done. They are really enjoying it. I asked the boys if they wanted to dive into another project or make this one more expansive by adding more options. And the boys would like to make this project more expansive. So they want to add more options to their options!

One thing I really love about BSD is I can go in at anytime of the day and check and see what project a student is on, what step they are on, how long they’ve spent on that step, and basically see how they are doing in the class and that’s different than what you typically see in coding platforms where you don’t get a behind the scenes access point for the teacher.