A hands-on, integrated approach has the potential to transform math from a gatekeeper into a gateway for STEM opportunities for all students.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The World Economic Forum has estimated that 85% of joblistings in 2025 will require technological competency. While this doesn't meanchildren need to be coders and developers to have a successful ...

In 2024, the Caps Foundation Phase Coding and Robotics Curriculum was released, marking a significant step in integrating computational thinking into early education within South Africa. The ...