Zulama
A leading provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions.
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Zulama provides a browser-based, digital curriculum for middle and high school students, focusing on computer science and programming skills taught through video game design. The company was established in September 2009 by Nikki Navta, who previously had a career in textbook publishing. Her motivation to found the company stemmed from observing her teenage sons' deep engagement with video games, which sparked the idea of using game creation as an educational tool.
The firm's educational content is rooted in the curriculum of Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center, adapted for a younger audience. Zulama's business model operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis, with schools purchasing annual subscriptions. These subscriptions provide access to a sequence of courses that guide students through foundational concepts to more advanced topics in game design, 3D modeling, and programming. The curriculum is project-based, allowing students to build their own games, apps, and simulations. This approach aims to foster skills in problem-solving, creative thinking, and teamwork.
Zulama's courses teach students programming languages such as JavaScript and C#, and they gain experience with industry-standard tools like Unity and Autodesk 3ds Max. Some courses are designed to prepare students for professional certifications, including the Unity Certified Associate Exam. The company provides teacher training and support to facilitate the implementation of its curriculum. In February 2018, EMC School, the language-learning division of New Mountain Learning, acquired Zulama to integrate its offerings into their computer literacy product line.
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