Welcome to 2ndR (HK) Limited, A Computer Science education service provider. At 2ndR, we are committed to revolutionizing CS education by offering innovative and interactive solutions designed to empower both educators and learners alike.
Our Journey
Founded in 2022 by a team of passionate CS educators and tech enthusiasts, 2ndR (HK) Limited was born out of the desire to make computer science education more accessible, engaging, and fun. We recognized the need for tools that not only simplify the learning process but also encourage creativity and collaboration among students and teachers. This vision guided us to develop our flagship products: Gandi iDE and the Cocrea community.
Gandi IDE
Gandi IDE is a powerful coding platform based on Scratch, designed to enhance the learning experience for students. It supports collaborative programming in a group, allowing students to explore more teamwork practical scenarios and problem-solving skills in computer science.
Cocrea Community
As the name of Cocrea suggests, 'co-create a world'. Cocrea is our collaborative community platform where educators and students can come together to share ideas, resources, and projects. It's a space dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for CS learners of all levels. Through Cocrea, we aim to build a network of CS enthusiasts who can inspire and learn from each other.
Our Mission
Our mission is to seamlessly connect the dots between theoretical knowledge in computer science and its practical applications in the real world. We are dedicated to enriching the educational landscape by weaving AI technologies and essential teamwork skills into the fabric of computer science education.
Our Partner
CCW is the largest Scratch programming community in China, serving as a vibrant hub for enthusiasts, educators, and students alike.
FAQ
- How to contact the official team?
you can send an email to gandi.ide@gmail.com.
- What is the difference between using Gandi IDE and using Scratch for programming?
Gandi IDE is a mod of Scratch that is compatible with all the basic Scratch code blocks, and it also provides many advanced features to enhance programming efficiency and produce higher quality work. If you are familiar with Scratch, you can quickly get started with Gandi IDE.
- What are the advantages of Gandi IDE compared to Scratch?
- Rapid response and support from the official team
- Based on the Four P's of Creative Learning and K–12 Computer Science Framework best practices, we provide multi-user collaborative functionality, suitable for team development and teaching scenarios
- Provide a large amount of free assets and course resources
- Rich extensions support
- Does using Gandi IDE require payment?
Currently, all features of Gandi IDE can be used for free. In the future, we may charge for some advanced features, but we will definitely keep the option for a free plan, allowing most basic features to remain free.
- Do I need to worry about data security?
All servers we use and the data generated are hosted in the United States. Our privacy policy complies with international privacy laws such as GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA. To ensure the privacy and security of users, we do not sell user data or share sensitive information with third-party companies. To protect minors, the product does not include any private chat functionality or integrate any third-party advertisements. Please refer to our privacy policy for more detailed information.
- What age groups are suitable for using Gandi IDE & Cocrea?
Gandi IDE, as a creative tool, has no age restrictions and fully supports the basic code blocks of Scratch, making it suitable for users from first graders to adults. Cocrea, as a creator community, and in the interest of protecting younger users, we recommend that users under the age of 13 use it with parental permission. We also filter content based on user age and tag creations with appropriate age-range warnings. Additionally, we offer community access control features specifically for teachers to restrict students' visibility of the Explore page.
- Can the assets in the Gandi IDE Assets marketplace be used for free? Do I need to worry about copyright risks?
The assets in the assets marketplace can be used for free, and there is no need to worry about copyright risks. You need to be aware that if you are using the assets for commercial purposes, such as repackaging for resale, you need to contact the official team for authorization.