CODING AND ROBOTICS FOUNDATION PHASE - Online

Outcomes of Workshop

This workshop will enable you to:

• On completion of this course, you will:
• Understand the basics of coding and robotics
• Comprehend what coding is
• Recognise the importance of coding
• Explore how coding works
• Identify applications of coding
• Explain what unplugged coding is; recognise the benefits of unplugged coding
• Interpret the structured diagram for coding and robotics education
• Align understanding with the specific aims of coding and robotics education
• Know the key concepts in computational thinking
• Understand what design thinking is
• Investigate logical and critical thinking in coding and robotics education
• Explore high-level competencies for coding
• Investigate high-level competencies for robotics
• Interact with high-level competencies for digital concepts
• Explore high-level competencies for coding
• Investigate high-level competencies for robotics
• Interact with high-level competencies for digital concepts
• Identify the key learning elements that guide the progression of coding and robotics education across different educational phases
• Describe the expected progression of learners from the Foundation Phase to Intermediate and Senior Phases in coding and robotics.
• Understand how to scaffold learning activities to align with learners' cognitive development and skills across each phase.

Target Audience

Teachers, departmental heads, deputies and principals, SMTs, SBSTs and SESs

Duration: Half day

SACE PD Points:

5