Made by biology teachers, grounded in how students learn
Codon’s biology courseware platform* improves learning outcomes for all students, with the largest gains among those who arrive less prepared. See the research.
*The platform is a comprehensive learning ecosystem, replacing overpriced textbooks and traditional online homework and polling systems.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 400+ schools…
