World Coding Day was celebrated on 29 October and it’s worth asking what Foundation Phase teachers in South Africa really ...
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in all areas of our lives. Children are increasingly using technology at home too. Naturally, technology is an increasingly important facet of 21st ...
The curriculum is structured into three knowledge areas: Coding, Robotics, and Digital Concepts, with a strong emphasis on unplugged activities. These activities are designed to introduce ...
Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and problem-solving without the ...
DERRY, N.H. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. CoderZ, an award-winning, ...
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says its coding and robotics curriculum pilot in select grades is “progressing well”. The department resumed the pilot project this year, after it was forced to ...
Toy robots are nothing new. In the 1980s, the R2D2-like Tomy Verbot or the clunky Milton Bradley Big Trak let kids program their movements or actions using voice commands or a keypad. The marketing ...
This story was updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy. See correction below. In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation highlights positive ...
There is much discussion happening at the moment about the pros and cons of introducing Coding (computer programming) and Robotics to young children. The Department of Basic Education is already ...
COVID-19 has put the world on pause and has forced many Canadians to stay at home. While limiting public exposure is of the utmost importance, boredom from staying at home is inevitable. To cope with ...