We are embarking on exciting times for our young learners. It is not only the learners though as we, the dinosaurs, will have to learn some new skills. Who knew that I would learn to write my name in code.
So now we start learning this coding stuff. We use the American Standard Character for Information Interchange (ASCII) to write binary code. Now I have to write my name and have discovered that 01001001+01111001+0110110+01101110 = Lynn
The Coding and Robotics subject is central to function in a digital and information-driven world; apply digital ICT skills and transfer these skills to solve everyday problems in the development of learners. It is concerned with the various inter-related areas of Information Technology and Engineering.
Pattern Recognition and Problem Solving: Learning to identify abstract and geometric patterns as an integral part of the Design and Computational Thinking process which will assist learners in solving problems.
Algorithms and Coding: Fundamental programming principles and constructs are introduced for learners through physical coding activities which progress from Grade 1 to digital platforms that are easy-to-learn and fun for learners to engage with.
Robotics Skills: Robotics consist of two merging fields that include coding and engineering. Learners are introduced to the fundamental mechanical and electrical engineering systems and circuits that are used in Robotics. The Robotics strand primarily uses the Engineering Design Process and infuses the concepts of computational thinking into the process.
Application Skills: Learners are introduced to different digital platforms and taught about the various user interfaces and functions of applications on the devices. The use of applications and user interfaces.
Internet and E-Communication Skills: Prepares learners to interact safely in a digital online and offline world.
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