Ivypark learners explore coding, robotics and programming
Marie le Roux, from Stimu-Zone Polokwane, said it is important for learners to be computer literate at an early age.
POLOKWANE – Foundation phase learners at Laerskool Ivypark recently learned about coding, robotics and computer programming on March 1.
The learners were taught computer literacy and robotics.
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Marie le Roux, from Stimu-Zone Polokwane, said it is important for learners to be computer literate at an early age.
“It is very important to remember that everyone needs to be computer literate before they can start with coding and then move on to robotics. A child needs to know the basic skills of using a computer. It also helps if a child knows how to use the toolbar in the office programmes. This all forms part of our literacy programme.”
She added that in the next phase they will be focusing on block-base coding and then move on to languages such as Java script and html. “Coding and robotics have many advantages such as logical thinking, reasoning, problem solving and are also very good for mathematical reasoning, among others.”
