Company
Date Published
Author
Amjad Masad
Word count
1720
Language
English
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None

Summary

Repl.it Teams for Education aims to revolutionize coding education by providing a seamless and amazing experience for teachers and students. The platform offers features such as Multiplayer, which enables real-time collaboration, and shared folders, making it easier for teachers to organize their courses. Conversations around code will also be contextual, allowing for easy feedback and discussion. Expanded language support and mobile support are also included, enabling students to code on the go. Native graphics capabilities will allow students to build games and engage in fun aspects of programming. The platform integrates with GitHub, providing auto-grading functionality and making it easier to manage classrooms. Teams pricing is affordable and simplified, with a flat rate of $35/team/month or $350/team/year. The release timeline is planned for July, with a waiting list for invited users who can sign up on the Repl.it website.