Beschreibung
The Codeathon teaches content related to technology and computational thinking, including coding, creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Specifically, it covers microbit robotics, binary logic, circuit building, and debugging. Participants also learn teamwork and resilience.
The content is conveyed through hands-on activities using specific resources. These include microbits for robotics and sensors, and Chromebooks for Scratch to create animated stories and games. The event structure itself is a key method, fostering a collaborative and immersive environment.
The main goals of the event are to ignite a passion for technology, demystify coding, and demonstrate its role in creativity. It aims to foster a love for creative digital expression and prepare students for a digital world by developing essential future skills. Ultimately, the event helps the Trust schools stay at the forefront of digital literacy education.
The target group for this event is primary school students from the nine schools within your Trust specifically focusing on PPG and girls.
What makes the event special is its dynamic and collaborative nature, offering a series of nine engaging, hands-on activities. It is presented as a strategic investment in the students' future, providing them with essential skills in a fun and immersive way.