What is Coding?
Digital skills and effective communication within a global community is essential to help learners thrive in a future driven by technology. The introduction of coding and robotics through the Coding and Robotics Curriculum and Innovation Hubs aims to develop skills such as computational thinking, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, creative design and effective communication while it promotes engineering and design thinking principles.
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In order to demystify coding it is best if you actively participate and experience the learning journey for yourself. Throughout this workshop you will be required to reflect and participate in different activities.
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Activity 1.1: Watch the video below for an introduction to code. [Time 5:15]
Reflect on the following questions.
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What is code?
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Where do we find code in daily life?
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What can a person do with coding skills?
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However, the purpose of coding in education ​goes beyond preparing programmers, engineers and web designers. Coding becomes the vehicle to learn other skills such as computational thinking, problem solving, and pattern analysis and design and many more. In 2019 South African Education Departments has embarked on a developmental journey to introduce coding and robotics into Education.
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