Students learn more with Codon
Peer-reviewed research shows that Codon’s biology courseware platform improves learning outcomes for all students, with the largest gains among those who arrive less prepared. See the research.
Students engage more with Codon
Compared to a textbook, the Freeman Readiness Readings….
Codon’s textbook replacement—written by Scott Freeman, author of Biological Science—is designed for student learning, not to impress textbook adoption committees. 93% of students complete the readings before class when assigned for points (n ~41,000).
Learn more in this letter from Scott Freeman.
Students learn more effectively with Codon
Codon uses evidence-based learning methods such as high-structure, self-testing, spacing, and metacognition—moving students away from less-effective techniques such as cramming and memorizing.
Students save 50–70% versus traditional publisher platforms
Codon costs $35–$48 per course for five years of access. No price creep—just pricing that reflects what an NSF-funded platform built by scientists should cost.
Built by Biologists
Codon was founded by a team of biology educators with a vision of building a platform to help instructors easily and effectively implement the most impactful research-backed practices.
Scott Freeman
University of Washington
Scott Freeman
Freeman is a pioneer in biology education research and the former author of Biological Science. At Codon, he has reimagined the textbook into a new form that students are more inclined to read and engage with.
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Jennifer Knight
University of Colorado Boulder
Jennifer Knight
Knight is a leading biology education researcher who studies how students' use of metacognitive and self-regulatory practices influence their success. At Codon, she helped design and test our learning platform from the get-go.
See the Evidence →Codon has been used at 1200+ courses at over 350+ schools…
