WIN: 7 Reasons All Kids Need To Learn Robotics And Coding In Malta

 

Not to be cliché, but we’re going to be cliché; our children are our future. And we need to invest in them to make sure they grow up to be the best version of themselves they can be.

And for all the age-old adages we spit out about “kids and their technology”, we can’t deny that the future they’re going to live in is definitely a technological one. So we need to make sure we equip them with the right tools to excel in this technology-based world.

Here are seven reasons why you need to make sure your kids are learning all they can about robotics and coding.

1. It teaches them to be problem solvers

And how to be critical thinkers from a young age. If a child is told to build a robot out of a pile of blocks, they’re going to have to use their brains to take things step by step to achieve the desired outcome.

If the robot doesn’t work, they’ll have to look at the work they did and figure out where they went wrong.

2. It makes use of their tactile senses

Building robots is a physical activity that gets kids using their tactile senses. They learn through doing, instead of listening, reading or writing. That means that children who are stronger tactile learners are given the chance to excel in the area.

It also gets them using a different part of their brain.

3. Lessons include loads of physical activity

And some lessons even take place outdoors. Before engaging with products and programmes, kids will learn certain skills through games and physical activity.

Children won’t be sitting down for the entire lesson and will learn through movement too.

4. Children will learn to give precise directions and instructions

A robot cannot think for itself. At least not the ones that children will be interacting with in their lessons. So they will have to learn to be very precise with the instructions they give their robot.

“Walk forward and turn” won’t cut it; they’ll have to learn to be more specific and go with “walk six steps forward and then turn to the right”.

5. Lessons don’t follow a ‘traditional’ structure

Since robotics is heavily based on critical and analytical thinking, students are often left to solve problems on their own. Instead of being told what to do, they’ll have to think for themselves.

Children will have to harness their creativity and analytical abilities to complete the task at hand.

6. It’s not just tablets and computers

Coding isn’t just an online exercise; the kids will learn the basics of coding through play and interactive exercises with each other and their teachers. Any exercise that makes use of a tablet or computer is usually paired with an interactive exercise.

There’s more to technology than just staring at a screen, and this will teach kids exactly that.

7. It’s never too early or too late to start

Kids can start learning how to code at any age, and it’s never too late to pick up a new skill. So whether your child is 3 or 13 years old, they’re bound to benefit from these lessons.

And the skills they learn will equip them for the technology-based future they’re heading towards.

If this sounds like something you want to get your child involved in, you need to know about robocoach

robocoach is a school-based programme for children ages 3 to 13 that teaches them all about robotics, programming and coding. Hosting after-school sessions at several schools on the island, robocoach equips students with skills that will serve them not only in the above mentioned areas, but also in their day-to-day life.

They make use of age-friendly products that can only be accessed through robocoach, so that lessons are as interactive as they can be.

They also hold a summer school at several locations across Malta and Gozo

robocoach are promising a jam-packed summer which will definitely keep children actively enjoying their time, whilst also building projects and learning.

Groups will be challenged in various learning streams through the use of diverse robotic equipment including Qobo, robo wunderkind, Scottie Go!, Engino, Sphero and VEX, as well as 3D printing and green-screen technology solutions. And they’ll have their fair share of fun and games, physical activity and outdoor time too.

robocoach are offering one lucky winner the opportunity to send their child to 16 Summer Club sessions, spread over 8 weeks and worth €270

All you have to do is leave a robot emoji in the comments below and tag a friend or share this article and you could win!

You can check out robocoach at this year’s Malta Robotics Olympiad between the 10th and the 12th of May at the MFFC, Ta’ Qali

They’re one of the main sponsors for this year’s MRO and will have a massive stand set up there. So you can go and learn more about what programmes they have on offer, as well as interact with some of their products and the technology that they use.

Want any of the products mentioned in this article and used during robocoach courses? These are available to view and purchase from digital.com.mt. Range of new products are currently being added. Also great for fun, unique and educational presents!

Tag a friend whose kids would love the robocoach programmes!

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