At imagi, we believe in building tools that truly support educators, and that starts with listening. This year, we conducted a global teacher survey to understand how imagi is used in the classroom, what’s working well, and where we can improve. The results are in, and they highlight the power of creative computer science in education!
Who Participated?
38 educators from across the globe responded to our survey, generously sharing their experiences and feedback. While most responses came from the United States, we also heard from teachers in Spain, Qatar, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and other countries. These educators work in a variety of settings including private or international schools, public schools, and after-school computer science clubs.
imagi in the Classroom
Educators are using imagi in a variety of creative and impactful ways. While the platform is designed to be accessible for all levels, the majority of our survey respondents reported using imagi primarily with middle school students (Grades 5-8). However, we are seeing a growing number of teachers introducing imagi to older and younger students as well, adapting the tools to fit their classroom needs.
Interestingly, while many of the educators who responded already had some experience with computer science and are using imagi to explore more creative, engaging ways to teach programming concepts, we also heard from teachers who are complete beginners. These educators are building their confidence as they go, supported by imagi’s accessible tools and resources.
The step-by-step tutorials on the imagi Edu platform were incredibly helpful, especially the beginner-friendly activities that made it easy to introduce coding concepts. Thank you, it really helped spark their curiosity and creativity in technology.
This mix of experience levels shows that imagi can empower both seasoned CS teachers and those just beginning their journey, an important step as we work to bring computer science education to even more students and classrooms.
All my students showed interest and were able to be creative while making connections to their math learning, especially with concepts like the x and y axis.
Another exciting insight is the range of subjects where imagi is being used. While many use it in Computer Science and STEM classrooms, we also saw responses from educators integrating imagi into Math, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and even afterschool and enrichment programs. This shows that imagi’s flexible design supports cross-curricular learning and creativity, not just coding.
Whether it’s building pixel art animations, exploring AI concepts, or introducing Python through storytelling and games, imagi is helping teachers bring coding to life in diverse educational settings.
Impact on Students
One of the most rewarding takeaways from the 2024-2025 imagi Teacher Survey was hearing how imagi is positively impacting students across classrooms.
Teachers reported that students feel more engaged and motivated when using imagi. The visual nature of the computer science projects, like creating colorful pixel art and animations helps students connect with programming concepts in a way that feels fun and rewarding. This is especially powerful for learners who may not initially see themselves as “techy” or interested in computer science.
Educators shared that imagi:
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Creativity & Engagement: imagi sparked creativity, making computer science fun and engaging, leading to increased student confidence and willingness to explore coding.
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Hands-on Learning: Students benefited from hands-on experience, creating personalized projects, which demystified tech skills and built teamwork.
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Conceptual Understanding: imagi helped students grasp complex concepts like matrices and functions more easily, and connect computer science to other subjects like math.
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Motivation & Ownership: Students became more goal-driven, often working outside of class to complete their projects and taking ownership of their learning.
Many teachers also noted that students who are typically quiet or disengaged in other subjects often shine when using imagi. By giving students a playful and creative outlet to express themselves through code, imagi opens doors for learners of all kinds, including those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM.
We are in LOVE with imagi! The girls in my class used coding as a way to express their creativity, and students were so excited to use the animation feature to create moveable art.
This feedback reinforces our belief that when coding is made accessible, visual, and joyful, it becomes a powerful tool not only for learning computer science, but also for building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
What’s Next?
This feedback helps us shape future lesson plans, improve our tools, and build more accessible coding experiences for classrooms everywhere. We’re especially focused on developing clearer pacing, expanding curriculum for different age groups, and exploring how to better support educators through resources and training.
💜 To all the teachers who participated: THANK YOU. Your voices guide the future of imagi and the future of computer science education.
Stay tuned for what’s coming next, and as always, keep computer science creatively!
