Pre-registration for the 2024 edition of the “Concordia Robotics Club” is now open. Following the success of the first cohorts in 2023, the Directorate of Innovation and Knowledge Economy, part of the Special Unit for Strategic Projects of the Municipality of Concordia, is doubling down and once again launching the necessary actions for the rollout of this innovative proposal.
The Club is a collaborative learning space aimed at training children aged 7 to 9 in robotics and programming knowledge.
On this occasion, the first cohorts will begin in the first days of August, extending through September, and aims to reach different neighborhoods of the city, fulfilling the ambitious vision of democratizing technological education in lower-income sectors.
The workshops last for two months, and it is worth noting that there will be new cohorts in the months of October and November. Both segments are designed to train boys and girls who do not have prior knowledge of the subject, meaning they are at an introductory level.
Classes will be held in an in-person workshop format, once a week in the afternoon, respecting regular school hours so that the greatest number of children possible can participate.
What is interesting about this initiative is that, in addition to fostering the development of technological competencies, participants acquire and test their soft skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and communication. In this way, they are prepared to face a future in which the labor market has become increasingly competitive.
According to the project coordinator, Licentiate Andrea Solari, “the results are visible and demonstrate the importance of managing programs aligned with public policies related to the knowledge economy from an early age.”
ABOUT THE TRAINING
From the Directorate of Innovation, they explain that children will learn through a board called Makey-Makey, to which different instruments and tools are connected with their respective connectors to the computer. In this way, information is sent from the board to the computer, triggering a specific function, which is visualized in the Scratch program.
Through this mechanism, children incorporate knowledge through “learning by doing,” one of the most effective forms of learning, which combines theory with practice.
In 2023, 90 boys and girls graduated, who were able to demonstrate, through a final project presented in teams, that they were able to incorporate knowledge and tools that will be of great use for their entire growth and development.
Finally, the relevant authorities invite all children aged 7 to 9 to participate, and those who wish to do so must pre-register through the following link: https://bit.ly/3Rfs174 and at this point, it is important to clarify that there will be a selection process and those who are selected to be part of the Club will be notified via the email address with which they pre-register.
The Club is a collaborative learning space aimed at training children aged 7 to 9 in robotics and programming knowledge.
On this occasion, the first cohorts will begin in the first days of August, extending through September, and aims to reach different neighborhoods of the city, fulfilling the ambitious vision of democratizing technological education in lower-income sectors.
The workshops last for two months, and it is worth noting that there will be new cohorts in the months of October and November. Both segments are designed to train boys and girls who do not have prior knowledge of the subject, meaning they are at an introductory level.
Classes will be held in an in-person workshop format, once a week in the afternoon, respecting regular school hours so that the greatest number of children possible can participate.
What is interesting about this initiative is that, in addition to fostering the development of technological competencies, participants acquire and test their soft skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and communication. In this way, they are prepared to face a future in which the labor market has become increasingly competitive.
According to the project coordinator, Licentiate Andrea Solari, “the results are visible and demonstrate the importance of managing programs aligned with public policies related to the knowledge economy from an early age.”
ABOUT THE TRAINING
From the Directorate of Innovation, they explain that children will learn through a board called Makey-Makey, to which different instruments and tools are connected with their respective connectors to the computer. In this way, information is sent from the board to the computer, triggering a specific function, which is visualized in the Scratch program.
Through this mechanism, children incorporate knowledge through “learning by doing,” one of the most effective forms of learning, which combines theory with practice.
In 2023, 90 boys and girls graduated, who were able to demonstrate, through a final project presented in teams, that they were able to incorporate knowledge and tools that will be of great use for their entire growth and development.
Finally, the relevant authorities invite all children aged 7 to 9 to participate, and those who wish to do so must pre-register through the following link: https://bit.ly/3Rfs174 and at this point, it is important to clarify that there will be a selection process and those who are selected to be part of the Club will be notified via the email address with which they pre-register.