COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMY (Grade 3 to 6)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in every profession, foundational understanding of computer science is becoming an essential component of student learning.

Coding is an important skill to prepare students for the jobs which already exist and the jobs to be. Many more jobs are coming up which require good knowledge of coding and a computer science background. Through coding, students will learn about logic, computational thinking,  improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills. What’s more, they get to build on their soft skills such as resilience, communication and learning to work with others successfully while working on their challenges. They will develop an understanding of how the web works and create working websites. 

This module focuses on learning coding languages through long term learning. By learning how to code, students will enhance their digital literacy skills, improve their ability to focus on the tasks at hand and learn how to use the computer productively to their advantage. They will have a better understanding of how programs work and the enjoyment that comes with thinking through things and creating something that works.

Benefits of learning how to code:

• Explore various internet, mobile and hardware technologies.
• Learn a variety of programming languages (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python) through the terms
• Improve the ability to focus
• Develop computational thinking, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Enhance Digital Literacy skills
• Build confidence and creativity
• Prepare for secondary education and projects at school and higher learning and jobs of the future with acquired soft skills in managing technology.
  

ROBOTICS ACADEMY (Grade 3 to 6)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Robotics Academy is an integrated STEM academy for students from Grades 3 to 6. Students will learn robotics, coding, technology, simple machines, CAD, 3D printing, virtual robotics and more through the year as each term has a different focus. Following Innovate Academy’s core values, students also learn and develop their teamwork, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Students may also apply to join in robotics competitions and sit for robotics certification programs if they wish to take their robotics and technology skills to a higher level.

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in every profession, foundational understanding of computer science is becoming an essential component of student learning.

With a wide range of STEM resources for robotics and technology, MVPS students are continually given the latest and most up to date tools and curriculum which Innovate Academy also provides to teachers in Australian schools and government STEM education initiatives. With the successful introduction of robotics certification programs and Digital literacy certifications, students can choose their learning track and achieve more, in preparation for their future.

Benefits of learning robotics:

• Enhance robotics and digital literacy skills
• Learn coding and handling complex mechanisms
• Develop soft skills
• Learn how to work in team based environments
• Development of logical thinking and computational thinking skills
• Technology management skills
  

TECH EXPLORERS COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMY (Grade 1 and 2) New Coding Pathway for Juniors!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Tech Explorers Coding is an academy program for students to start on the coding pathway with digital literacy knowledge. This academy focuses on coding using a variety of programs and apps. Students will learn and apply coding concepts to a range of activities.

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in every profession, foundational understanding of computer science is becoming an essential component of student learning.

Activities include the fundamentals of coding, logical thinking applications and creating games. Other digital literacy class activites include storyboarding, touch typing and use of computer applications.

This academy program is suitable for students who wish to learn how to code and create things out of that. Students who enjoy technology will benefit from attaining better computer skills, logical thinking and learning what outputs their codes have and how to make those codes do even more. This program is suitable for younger students to develop their confidence in problem solving, creativity, design, communication and more.

Tech Explorers Coding Learning:

• Fundamentals of coding
  
• Digital literacy
• Developing logical thinking with Drag and Drop programming using Scratch / various coding applications
• Technology – Touch typing, basic computer skills