Website of the Week - CodeCombat

The video introduces 'Website Wednesday', focusing on CodeCombat, a platform for learning programming through interactive gameplay. It highlights CodeCombat's open-source community, its global reach, and its use of popular languages like Python and JavaScript. The video demonstrates how teachers and students can engage with the platform, showcasing its educational benefits and practical approach to coding.

What is the primary educational approach of CodeCombat?

• Typing code with immediate purpose

• Reading textbooks

• Watching video tutorials

• Using drag-and-drop blocks

Who is the CEO of CodeCombat?

• John Doe

• Nick Winter

• Alice Johnson

• Jane Smith

Which programming languages are prominently featured in CodeCombat?

• Python and JavaScript

• Java and C++

• Swift and Kotlin

• Ruby and PHP

What can teachers do with CodeCombat?

• Import classes and track student progress

• Only play games

• Create video tutorials

• Write textbooks

What is the first level in CodeCombat called?

• Knight's Quest

• Wizard's Tower

• Kithcart Dungeon

• Dragon's Lair

What is the main task in the first quest of CodeCombat?

• Solve a puzzle

• Build a castle

• Collect the gem and avoid spikes

• Defeat the dragon

What is the purpose of equipping shoes in CodeCombat?

• To gain extra points

• To jump higher

• To enable character movement commands

• To increase speed