In our ever-changing technological world, the Coding and Robotics curriculum plays a vital role in exposing our learners to new technologies within the schooling environment and building a foundation ...

Alexander Slagg is a freelance writer specializing in technology and education. He is an ongoing contributor to the CDW family of magazines. It starts with a game of Robot Turtles, a board game by ...

2025 brings a significant shift in the education system, with the Coding and Robotics curriculum for Grades R to 9, gazetted in June 2024, now entering classrooms. It presents opportunities for skills ...

These activities are designed to introduce computational thinking skills and provide a solid foundation for future learning in coding and robotics. What does the concept of 'unplugged' mean for ...

The curriculum is structured into three knowledge areas: Coding, Robotics, and Digital Concepts, with a strong emphasis on unplugged activities. These activities are designed to introduce ...

A Stellenbosch University (SU) study by Michael Vorster, a Cape Town-based teacher, showed how Minecraft can enhance students’ coding and robotics learning experiences at school. The study centred on ...

That’s the lens through which we have approached Coding and Robotics. We have started where teachers are, in real schools with opportunities for growth and a need to solve challenges and build from ...

Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and problem-solving without the ...