Helping Schools Inspire The Next Generation Of Technologists
A student who has never seen a line of code before is unlikely to pursue computer science, but as the mere-exposure effect explains, we display greater affinity for things after even a mere exposure.
What We Do?
Fun
Flappy Bird, Angry Birds, 2048 and more!
Our workshops are full of fun and engaging games.
Learning through playing is the best way students develop a natural curiosity for a subject.
Powerful
We don't just teach, we inspire.
We instill content mastery in students and help them develop life-long passion.
We teach students to seek out resources independently, through school, and beyond.
Student Centric
Made by students. For students.
Our passionate program developers designed the workshops from a student's perspective.
We know what students like, so we design projects that students love. We understand which concepts are most challenging, so we work hard to address them.
Teacher Friendly
Step 1. Turn on computer. Step 2. Engage. Educate. Empower.
No technical experience necessary!
Our workshops can be taught by virtually anyone. All you need is access to computers, and ideally some teacher assistants.
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Mobile
Your students. Your classrooms.
Our workshops are all digitally hosted on Piazza. We bring our curriculum directly to your classroom, whether you're in California or Maine.
Free
That's right, $0.
We understand that budgets are tight, so for now our workshops are 100% free.
Interactive
Dynamic Education Experience
Our workshops have interactive demonstrations to keep kids engaged.
Paradigm Shiftnoun.
A Fundamental Change In Approach.
Projects
Awesome Workshops. Fun Projects
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Game 2048
Award Winning Stanford Nifty Project
Love the popular sliding block puzzle game 2048?
Let's built one together and impress your friends!
Trusted by Teachers and StudentsWe work with schools to do incredible things.
1100+Enrolled Students
6+Participating Schools
9.50+Rated by Students
42%+ Female Students
92%+Want Greater Access to Computer Science
99%Are More Likely to Pursue CS
94%+Would Like to Come Back
98%+ Recommended by Students
“As a teacher of Career and Technical Education, I found Paradigm Shift's workshop to be a valuable resource for my own instruction. Student attendees were 100% engaged from start to finish. I would be happy to host them again in the future”
Our Team
A Group of Creative UC Berkeley Students
About Us
We are a group of UC Berkeley students tired of the status quo, tired of the fact that roughly 90% of students will not be exposed to computer science before college, if at all. In our day and age, that's simply unacceptable.
In November 2015, we banded together to create Paradigm Shift, a computer science curriculum creation and distribution social venture.
Our mission
Excite as Many Students as Possible About Computer Science in the Most Budget Friendly Way for Schools.
Unlike traditional methods of learning computer science (online classes, private tutors, summer camps, etc.) which require students to seek out the resources, we bring computer science to the students, in their very own school and classrooms.
Hi, I’m Kunal MishraChief Executive Officer
Kunal has two goals in life: 1) to make the world a better place for everyone and 2) to own a dog. He's working towards the first but, frustratingly, no luck yet on the second.
Hi, I’m David TaoChief Operation Officer
An aspiring entrepreneur and self-proclaimed burrito expert, David manages all things operations, including fundraising, sales, and marketing.
Hi, I’m Anish PrabhuChief Technology Officer
Anish's friends often joke around that his life is an episode right out of ‘Silicon Valley’, but Anish is really just someone who’s passionate about exploring cool new technologies and loves sharing what he has learned with others.
Hi, I’m Gan TuChief Software Engineer
A designer, entrepreneur, and developer with the mission of "Learn to Create. Influence Change."
Hi, I’m Taylor HaasDirector of Fundraising
A California transplant and avid hiker, Taylor leads fundraising efforts, helping to keep workshops free for schools.
Hi, I’m Angela KwonDrag and Drop Development Lead
When Angela's not thinking about STEM education, you'll find her eating with friends, listening to her multitude of Spotify playlists, or laughing at just about anything -- sometimes all three at the same time.
Hi, I’m David HarrisonWorkshop Development Member
I'm a second year computer science major at UC Berkeley. I enjoy orienteering (a map and compass sport), hiking, camping, music, cooking, and spending irrational amounts of time optimizing minutiae.
Hi, I’m Pablo Chong HerreraAssistant Operations Manager
Pablo is a second year Political Science undergraduate who enjoys watching basketball and traveling. He contributes to Paradigm Shift by applying for funding, and has a passion for assisting others.
Hi, I’m Jesse LuoProject Development Member
Jesse is passionate about education, computer science, and traveling. He hopes to change education by starting locally and then globally.
Hi, I’m Arthur KazantsevWorkshop Development Team Member
When Arthur's not busy working on his studies, you'll find him engaged in his two favorite hobbies of paddling in the Bay or gaming with good friends. He hopes to one day revolutionize the world with the next big project.
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