by admin | Jul 2, 2016 | Coding, Educational Robotics, Engineering mechanisms, Lego Mindstorms EV3, Robotics, Robotics Incursions, Robotics Teacher Professional Development, STEAM Education, STEM Education, Teacher Professional Development, Technology programs for kids in Melbourne, Technology Programs for Teens, Vex IQ Robotics, Vex IQ Robotics Competition, Vex Robotics
Term 2 Robotics Academy programs came to an end last week and we are finishing up our school robotics programs this week. What can we say except that it has been such a fantastic term, more than the photos can tell!
Our students did Australia proud by emerging 3rd position in the World Championships, our school and public academy programs delved into many aspects of STEM, including coding, robotics, 3D printing. Students attained their Level 1 Robotics Certification, the Mid Year Robotics Competition was a great success and teacher PDs have been ongoing.
There is much to be thankful for and much to look forward to. Thank you to our students, our supportive parents and all those who have believed in our academy programs.
We will not give up on innovation and inspiring our youth to become technology leaders in their own right. Thank you for another great term! #loveinnovation #STEM #STEAM #thebestisyettocome
by admin | Jan 25, 2016 | Coding, Cubelets, General, Holiday Programs for Teens, Holiday Programs in Melbourne, STEAM Education, STEM Education, Technology programs for kids in Melbourne, Technology Programs for Teens
Autumn 2016 has some new modules available for the next holidays. What a great time we had at Tech Summer School. Check our Autumn selection.
STEM Programs in the Fall
Young Explorer (Grades 1 to 3)
Young Inventor (Grades 4 to 6)
Teen Innovator (Grades 7 and above)
Don't miss out!
by admin | Oct 20, 2015 | 3D Printing, Autodesk, Coding, Educational Robotics, Electronics for students in Melbourne, General, Holiday Programs for Teens, Holiday Programs in Melbourne, Robot Virtual Worlds, STEM Education, Technology programs for kids in Melbourne, Technology Programs for Teens
With the focus on coding, robotics and bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education to the young, Innovate Tech Camps presents Tech Summer School 2016.
After a successful launch of new robots in the Young Inventor and Young Explorer modules and using sensational 3D blocks which connect vertically and horizontally, we are bringing some similar modules back after receiving great feedback from the students who attended our STEM Spring Camp 2015.
RoboSENSEsation was a big hit with students who spent much time building and programming robots. As were the Arduino modules and virtual robotics modules.
Tech Summer School 2016 has a huge focus on coding, robotics and 3D printing in line with the need to develop STEM in Australia. At Innovate Tech Camps, students will have access to the latest STEM modules and tools and develop their skills in coding and robotics, while developing greater thinking and problem solving skills.
Join Tech Summer School 2016 and prepare for the jobs of now and the future!
by admin | Aug 19, 2015 | Classroom Projects, Coding, Coding for girls, Educational Robotics, General, Robotics In The Classroom, Robotics Incursions, STEM Education, Student Journals
In the past four weeks, I have learnt how to control robots with a controller and also the physical and virtual robot. The coding is difficult to start with but once you understand, you get your head around it and begin to understand how it all works. I have learnt to have patience when the robot won't do what I want it to do and I have learnt coding and how to use robots.
I have achieved many challenges like activities on the virtual environment and picking up blocks for the physical environment. I started off with no experience with coding or robots. I am very proud of what I now know and what I have learnt. I have achieved many new skills and challenges.
In the physical world, I have learnt how to pick up blocks and how to have patience in coding the instructions, unplugging the cables, pressing play and having to repeat everything all over again. In the virtual world, I completed more than 10 activities. I accomplished so many challenges that I never knew about beforehand.
Robotics can be difficult and frustrating but it is a fun new experience! Thank you Gary and Sue.
– Rebekah, Year 8
by admin | Aug 16, 2015 | Classroom Projects, Coding, Coding for girls, Educational Robotics, General, Robotics In The Classroom, Robotics Incursions, Student Journals
Robotics is very enjoyable and nothing like what I thought it was going to be, which was interesting. It was great to see what people do in the world championships. I think robotics is not scary but it was very hard and challenging, but that was one of the good things about doing robotics – you challenge yourself.
I am happy that coding is one of our curriculum activities because now I know how to code, which can be very useful. I am happy with what I have achieved. Thank you Gary and Sue.
– Shivani, Grade 8
by admin | Aug 2, 2015 | Coding, Coding for girls, Educational Robotics, General, Robotics, Robotics In The Classroom, STEM Education
My thoughts on coding are it's fun and challenging. It was nice to try something new although at first I thought it would've been boring and hard for me. I gave it a try and it was awesome!
It's not easy but it made me realize that amazing things can happen on a computer and I can actually do them. It's hard but easy to get the hang of. It's difficult, but when you succeed, it's great to know you've achieved something at a high standard.
With more practice, you do improve and it's nice to improve on something new.
– Stephanie, Year 8
