“Codesters is a popular tool used to introduce novice coders to Python through scaffolded game design projects. <Codesters: Team Mode> builds on this platform by adding the ability for users to collaborate on projects. By creating an environment that not only introduces key concepts in programming, but also supports communication and co-creation, <Codesters: Team Mode> will facilitate joint knowledge construction among users. By integrating new features to the online platform and instructional design of the course, <Codesters: Team Mode> will allow novice coders to actively engage with the material, and the most important resource of all -- their colleagues.”