Code Jumper

Code Jumper™ is an incredible innovation that teaches students who are blind or visually impaired computer coding. By putting the block code tactually in your hands, all students can learn together in an inclusive setting. Originally designed by Microsoft® and developed by APH, this educational toy bridges the skills gap and opens up the world of coding to every student. Children not only learn basic programming concepts, such as sequence, iteration, selection, and variables, but will also be encouraged to think computationally, such as solving the same challenge in multiple ways. Most important, any teacher can facilitate Code Jumper lessons without prior computer science experience, and Code Jumper is inclusive of all children across the vision spectrum. The Code Jumper App is a free app which requires Windows 10 and can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Download and install the free Code Jumper app from the Microsoft Store. In addition to the Windows operating system, the Code Jumper coding tool is also supported on devices running Android 6 or later, or on modern Chromebooks that allow for the installation of Android apps from the Google Play Store. The Code Jumper app screen has six icons on its menu bar and works well with built in screen readers.