The Department of Basic Education (DBE) recently gazetted and approved an amendment to the National Curriculum statement of grades to include coding and robotics in the Grades R to Nine curriculum.
This is because the DBE believes that a coding and robotics curriculum will develop learners’ ability to critically solve problems, work collaboratively and creatively, and function in a digital and transformative world.
In response to this, Computer 4 Kids Roodepoort held an informative and exciting holiday programme for primary school learners from ages five to 14.
The programme was led by relatable and enthusiastic facilitators Nicolene Schutte and Thalita Janse van Rensburg, and it aimed at exposing and introducing young minds to the world of computer skills, robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence.
Supported by the director of Computer 4 Kids, Able Wolfaardt, the programme brought an informative wealth of knowledge for the young minds and parents from the Helderkruin and Roodekrans have an opportunity to enrol their children for free one-hour sessions held in three days, one day each week.
“Children learned to manipulate robots through coding using Go Go bot and Vinci Bot. Go Go created a security system using an Arduino microcontroller, while Vinci Bot coded Lego parts, adding a hands-on element to the learning experience,” said Able.
Computer 4 Kids aims to equip public schools with the skills to tackle unemployment by upskilling youth and exposing them to new technologies. For more information contact info@computer4kidsroodepoort.co.za.
