With OpenClass, Code:You’s training team consolidated their entire curriculum—videos, reading materials, coding exercises, quizzes, and knowledge checks—into a single, streamlined platform. The result? A smoother experience for students and instructors alike.

A More Efficient Way to Build a Curriculum

As the team responsible for structuring Code:You’s curriculum, Training Manager Tonia Nolden needed a platform that made content easy to organize.

“What I love about OpenClass is that it's very easy to curate or create the curriculum. The tools are user-friendly, and it makes sense in the way the curriculum is laid out. Students can watch a video, read a lesson, and immediately reinforce their knowledge with a quick knowledge check.”

Previously, structuring content was a tedious, manual process. Moving lessons around often resulted in errors that disrupted the student experience. But with OpenClass, Nolden and her team can quickly arrange content in a way that makes sense—without the risk of breaking the structure.

“With our old platform, it could take us months to build a curriculum. Now, with OpenClass, I can create a full module in weeks, sometimes even days. The speed and efficiency are night and day.”

Bringing Lessons to Life with Interactive Coding Exercises

One of the biggest challenges for Code:You was providing students with hands-on coding practice. Training Coordinator Danny Morton described the struggle of relying on third-party tools for coding exercises.

“We didn’t have any kind of built-in coding capabilities. We had to rely on external vendors, and sometimes those sites would change or shut down, forcing us to scramble and redesign everything.”

With OpenClass, coding exercises are built directly into the platform. Students can write and test their code within the same system where they watch lessons and complete quizzes.

“Having real-time feedback on code execution is a game-changer,” Morton said. “Now, we can see exactly where students are struggling and adjust accordingly. Before, we were just hoping they were completing the exercises.”

For students, this has made an enormous difference. Instead of waiting weeks to start programming, they’re writing their first lines of code within the second week of class.

“We’ve had students who have never coded before, and by week two, they’re programming,” Nolden said. “They don’t have to install anything or jump between different platforms. They code right inside OpenClass, and that has been a huge advantage.”

A Seamless Experience for Students and Instructors

Training Coordinator Blake Herbert emphasized how OpenClass improves the student experience by keeping everything centralized.

“Students don’t have to juggle multiple logins or different platforms. Everything—videos, reading materials, quizzes, and coding exercises—is in one place. That makes learning so much more seamless.”

From an instructional standpoint, the platform has also eliminated the tedious work of grading and tracking student progress.

“Before, we had to do a whole bunch of settings just to verify that quizzes would grade correctly,” Morton said. “With OpenClass, everything is auto-graded, and we get real-time feedback on what’s working and what’s not.”

This feedback loop allows Code:You’s team to refine their curriculum on the fly. If an assignment isn’t resonating, they can adjust it immediately.

“We’re no longer guessing if students are understanding the material,” Morton added. “We have real-time data on completion rates, quiz performance, and engagement.”

Student Feedback: “A Huge Improvement”

One of the most telling signs of success has been the response from students—especially those who previously used Code:You’s old platform.

“Students who have gone through both systems say OpenClass is a huge improvement,” Herbert shared. “I was actually a student in this program before I became an instructor, and when I heard we were moving to OpenClass, I was thrilled.”

Nolden agreed, sharing that students have used words like “engaging” and even “fun” to describe their experience with OpenClass.

“We’ve had students tell us, ‘Excellent choice in switching to OpenClass,’” she said. “They feel more engaged, and that’s what really matters.”

More Than Just a Platform—A Trusted Partner

Beyond the technology itself, Code:You’s team has found immense value in OpenClass’s responsiveness and support.

“The OpenClass team has been phenomenal,” said Training Coordinator Dan Collins. “Whenever we have a question, we get an immediate response. It’s fantastic.”

Morton echoed that sentiment:

“Even when we make silly mistakes, they’re quick to help us fix them. The level of support has been outstanding.”

“If OpenClass Disappeared Tomorrow, I Would Miss Everything”

When asked what they would miss most if OpenClass disappeared, Nolden’s response was simple:

“Everything. The AI tools, the ease of creating curriculum, the efficiency, the quality—it has been a game-changer for us.”

Herbert put it succinctly:

“OpenClass makes my job easier. That’s what every instructor wants.”

For Code:You, OpenClass isn’t just a tool—it’s the foundation of their curriculum. And as their students continue to thrive, it’s clear they’ve found the right solution.

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How Code:You Created an Engaging, Interactive Curriculum with OpenClass