Code Breaker Founder Brian Aspinall Empowering Students to Learn By: Jen Brignall-Strong For more than a decade, former elementary school teacher Brian Aspinall has traveled the globe, working with educators, school boards, and government officials to introduce coding and computer science into classrooms. And it all started with a pooping baby video game. “In 2006, […]
In 2009, Code Breaker Inc. CEO and founder, Brian Aspinall sought out to find a means to bring social networking into classrooms. A seventh and eighth grade teacher at the time, Aspinall built Twiducate, an app that provided a safe way for teachers to share content with students, who in turn were able to practice social […]
By: Daphne McMenemy If you Google Digital Citizenship, the results are endless. There are a number of sites and resources dedicated to what it means to be responsible online. Two of my favourites happen to be ISTE’s Standards for Studentsand Common Sense Education. These sites, among many others, offer a wealth of information on creating your digital footprint, […]
By Adam Gault | Harrow News | January 24, 2023 Vol. 87; Page 16 Brian Aspinall has travelled the world sharing his love of coding and computational thinking as an educator and a keynote speaker. But for this Harrow native, his passion for technology began right here in a classroom at Harrow District High School. […]
Originally Posted: KRON4, FOX59, FOX8, KHON2, FOX2, NEWS8, 12WBOY Brian Aspinall is an educator and best selling author and is considered one of the brightest STEM innovators in education. The key ingredient to successful leadership is not to command a group of followers, it is to generate more leaders. Every person we meet knows something […]
“It is our responsibility to give our learners opportunities to step outside their comfort zone & take risks that allow them to discover their passion.” Daphne McMenemy is joining the ranks of Brian Aspinall in his efforts to continue to bring Code Breaker Inc. to the global stage. An educator for the past eighteen years, […]
By Jed Stefanowicz The Hour of Code and CSEd Week have come and gone. Now what? Part of the danger of such a spotlight is the shadow it casts on the rest of the year. Teachers have tweeted, students have coded, and certificates have been printed, but how can we foster sustained interest and engagement […]
“Even the classic acts of solving puzzles or sorting and stacking blocks systematically builds CT skills and agency in solving problems with independence.” By Jed Stefanowicz Computational thinking (CT) is a critical classroom competency. Competency refers to the ability to apply skills, knowledge, or understanding to perform a task or accomplish a goal. As the tasks and […]
By Daphne McMenemy The last period of almost every day ends the same in our classroom. We have a snack, tidy up, pack up, and gather on the carpet to read a story together. It’s the same scene every afternoon – a dozen or so kids are on the carpet waiting patiently at the rocking chair, a few are still […]
The original interview can be found here. Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Brian Aspinall, Founder of Code Breaker Inc., located in Harrow, ON, Canada. What’s your business, and who are your customers? Code Breaker Inc. began in 2010 as an educational consulting business […]
“School Day, founded in 2017, is a Helsinki-based start-up specialized in EdTech. We combine kindness with unique AI to deliver pedagogical support that improves social-emotional learning and wellbeing. Everything we do is aimed to help schools and school districts to achieve better wellbeing and higher learning results. School Day Wellbeing is an act of empathy […]
I first learned the value of teamwork when I was tasked to lead a Province wide initiative to write Computer Science curriculum here in Ontario. Sure, I had been a part of school staffs, a teammate on the local soccer team, and even a volunteer on a board of directors, but this was different. Our […]
By Brandon Perry Building positive relationships with those in a school community is essential as an educator. It is vital to foster connections with your students, parents, and colleagues. The more these partnerships thrive, the more students can learn and grow which is ultimately the main goal. During my first few years teaching I was […]
When we meet young learners for the first time, there are key questions we have. Can they recognize letters and numbers? Can they count? Can they spell their name? We also want to know if they can communicate with peers and if they can express themselves in age-appropriate ways. There are diagnostic assessments we can do and conversations we can […]
Prime Minister’s Award For Teaching Excellence in STEM – Certificate of Achievement Recipient “Every student deserves to have that feeling of looking back at their school years and remembering that special teacher who impacted them so greatly that they have left a lifelong impression. It is that teacher who helped you to learn something new […]
For all the kids who grow up in a small town and think they don’t stand a chance. You do. I was once that kid. What is the one thing you have always wanted to try? Why haven’t you done it? Surround yourself with people who make you better and use them as your safety […]
I’ve started writing again about the importance of passion projects as a result of our pandemic pivot. Stay tuned for more about that! I am really really excited to share my 4th book with the world. Stay tuned! The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to make tough decisions, but a Colchester couple has been […]
About this event Summer provides a unique opportunity to make space to consider exciting and innovative aspects of our practice. Summer holds many opportunities for professional development for educators. Code Breaker Summer Camp is an event that brings together the latest trends and knowledge in education across a global platform. Leaders in education will come […]
Well this blog post is a long time coming. I’ve been on the hunt since COVID started for a class to try this project. I finally sat down to tinker with it myself. Before we get started, let us explore the MicroBit. Internally, it carries a radio signal strength that is a numerical value which […]
Getting through the school year can be challenging. Let Mindset Moments be your guide! In Mindset Moments, educator Andrew J. Canlé shares his strategies for overcoming the difficulties of your day to day. This 10-part credo unearths how educators can achieve their best reality to get better results both personally and professionally. From Canlé’s catalogue […]
By Daphne McMenemy I recently added a brand-new robot to my little army, Robotical’s Marty the Robot. From the second this little bot came out of the box, I was a fan. Marty has an immediate personality which won over my first and second grade students from the get-go. Maybe it’s the little plastic eyebrows, […]
Hello, world! I am super proud to announce I am continuing my work at two Faculties of Ed for the Spring term. I will be teaching Integration of Information & Computer Technology Parts 1, 2 and 3 at York University and Teaching and Learning Through eLearning at Queen’s. If you are a teacher in Ontario […]
Hot off the press! Code Breaker Inc.’s latest release is live and already a NUMBER ONE in Educational Administration! Dr. Lori Koerner defines leadership as the choices we make, the relationships we establish, and the influence we have on those we serve. Lori reminds readers that not only does a leader empower and encourage, they […]
For all the kids who grow up in a small town and think they don’t stand a chance. You do. I was once that kid.