It is that time again!
Time for another exciting session of coding and robotics online workshops. Join us during the week of 25 – 28 July 2022 when we explore computational thinking.
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CODE4KIDS is TEACHER-FIRST
Hundreds of schools in South Africa and abroad choose Code4Kids. Here’s why:
Code4Kids is Teacher-First. Lessons are designed to be engaging and teacher-led.
No coding background required. As a teacher, you don’t need any coding background. Hundreds of teachers with no coding experience have successfully implemented the Code4Kids curriculum and we’re here to guide, supply and support you throughout.
Teacher training & support. Teachers have access to the Code4Kids continuous professional teacher development program (Levels 1-3). This isn’t a class where students put their headphones on and disappear. This is an exciting class, full of challenges, discussions and team work. We support your teachers throughout the year.
Email us today at info@getcode4kids.com. Tell us:(1) what school you’re at, (2) what grades you teach and we’ll share some more information.
ADESSA WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER – CODE4KIDS
It is with great pleasure that we are welcoming Code4Kids as a new member of ADESSA. We are looking forward to working with this company that is operating on the cutting edge of e-education.
Code4Kids is the best way to bring Coding, Robotics and IT into the school classroom for Grade 4-9.
All a school needs to run Code4Kids are computers, access to the internet and a motivated teacher – no coding background necessary!
Get everything from Code4Kids for the price of a textbook. Sign up for a free no-strings-attached 4-week trial.
Contact them to give it a try!
CODING AND ROBOTICS WEEK
Coding and robotics is the talk of the town. Let Macmillan Education take you on a journey of exploration to find out more about this exciting topic. Learn more about the latest curriculum and how to effectively teach your learners.
We have workshops ranging from ECD, Grade R, Foundation, Intermediate and Senior Phases.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
CODING AND ROBOTICS
Get stuck into Coding and Robotics with two exciting interactive workshops for Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase teachers. For more information and to register by clicking HERE.
CODING AND ROBOTICS
Workshops for Foundation Phase teachers
INTRODUCTION TO CODING AND ROBOTICS
The new coding and robotics subject is aimed at guiding and preparing learners to solve problems, think critically, work collaboratively and creatively, and function in a digital and information-driven world. But how are you, the teacher, coping? Are you feeling lost when the term “coding and robotics” is used? Attend this popular workshop and get the uncertainty out of the way.
Date: 28 September 2021
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Cost: R250
ENGINEERING/DESIGN PROCESS IN CODING AND ROBOTICS
When teaching the robotics and coding curriculum, the Engineering Design Process (Investigate, Design, Make, Evaluate, Communicate – IDMEC) forms the backbone of the subject and should be used to structure the delivery of all learning aims.
Date: 30 September 2021
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Cost: R250
For more information and to register click HERE.
INTRODUCTION TO CODING AND ROBOTICS
Workshop for Foundation Phase teachers
Dates: attend 23 or 25 August 2021
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Cost: R250
For more information and to register, click HERE.
ADESSA WELCOMES HEAD START EDUCATION
It is with great pleasure that we are welcoming Head Start Education as the latest member of ADESSA.
Head Start Education serves as the Gateway to Africa for the leading education companies from around the world and also helps distribute some of the leading education products in South Africa.
Head Start has an E-school solution where they have the best education providers from around the world and in South Africa as part of a “Netflix for Education” solution. The product and catalogue contains over 20 000 activities, games, and videos from ages 2-18, covering all subjects from STEM, literacy, multiple intelligences, brain-training, etc.
Head Start also has a first of its kind, online coding school for kids and adults.
For more information you can reach out to Shivad – shivad@hstart.co (not.com)
CLEVERBOTS TEACH KIDS TO CODE
Wonder Workshop’s CleverBots teach kids to code while playing and having fun. With free apps available for iOS and Android devices and Chrome. Wonder Workshop offers a unique educational platform providing fun to girls and boys from age 6+.
Cue
A witty, entertaining robot with four hero avatars & enhanced AI that takes personality, interactive communication, and programming to a new level. Designed for kids 11yr +
Dash
Dash is smart enough to respond to voices and sounds and Dash can dance and sing, which makes for a fun and interactive learning experience for kids. Designed for kids 6yr +
Dot
Small but mighty, Dot is Dash’s companion, and quite a brainy little robot on its own. Dot comes with several built-in games, such as Magic Dot Ball, Dot of Music, and Light Sword. Using our free apps, Wonder and Blockly, students can create more than 100 games. Plus, with its IR-sensors, Dot can sense and even control Dash! Designed for kids 6yr +
For further information, contact Edit Microsystems.
A coding conference for teachers
The Crack the Code conference promises to be a great event. We hope to see some ADESSA members exhibiting at this event. The good news is there will be no exhibition cost for them!
