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Our Pedagogy

Computing & Technology Quality Framework

Concepts related to computing, programming and technology can be quite abstract and intimidating for young learners. As such, we've devised core pillars for our learning approach and follow a rigorous quality education framework. From lesson delivery to content development on our learning platform, our pedagogy and best practices are featured at every step of the learners journey.

Our Learning Pillars

Project Based Learning

We use project-based learning to provide learners with the opportunity to apply and consolidate their knowledge and understanding. Design is an important but overlooked aspect of computing. Our courses focus on key projects that you will create and add to your portfolio! We use project-based learning activities that enable students to apply and consolidate their knowledge and understanding. Design is an important, often overlooked aspect of computing. Students can consider how to develop an application for a particular user or function and truly embrace innovation through invention!

Semantic Waves

We teach new concepts by first unpacking complex terms and ideas. There are several technical terms that have precise technical meanings in the world of computing. In several of our programs we explore these ideas first in unplugged and familiar contexts, then repacking this new understanding into the original concept. This approach also known as semantic waves can help learners develop a secure understanding of complex concepts.

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

For computing to be relevant, engaging, and accessible to all, a lot of thought is put in our curriculum, materials, and teaching practices. Students find learning to be highly interactive and enjoyable when they are able to personally relate and apply their interests and experiences to the projects they build. Our instructors will draw on the breadth of students’ experiences and cultural knowledge, facilitate projects that have personal meaning for learners, and discuss issues or problems that students find most passionate about!

Distilling Big Concepts

Exploring the world of computing and technology can be intimidating especially when things begin to become technical. As a result we often use the “Big Word Alert!” which support students' acquisition of knowledge, through the use of BIG key concepts, terms, and vocabulary. We distill concepts by first identifying and then breaking down concepts or theories into fundamental learning components and then provide opportunities for students to build their understanding from there. Glossaries with concept maps, and regular recall and revision will support this approach.

A to Z, starting with Y

Our lessons focus on not just learning many things on a surface level but truly diving in depth in core topics. We strive to make our programs as wide and deep as possible by providing learning activities with different levels of direction, scaffolding, and support that promote learning. But most importantly we begin by getting students to ask and understand the “why?”. Why are they learning the things they do and why things are the way they are? By adding additional context for example historical background learners will be better engaged and encouraged for greater independence in learning.

Adaptive Learning

Every individual is unique with different learning preferences and habits. Therefore instead of trying to conform students into a rigid curriculum or lesson plan we try to customize and adapt learning outcomes according to one's ability and progress. For instance when teaching programming we would focus first on code 'reading' activities, before code writing. The rate at which new concepts are introduced is dependent on a student's ability to review and interpret code. Learning follows a methodical approach from reading, tracing, explaining and finally writing code.

Teens & Kids Coding with laptops - coding class for ages 7-18.

Learners are assigned dedicated and passionate tech mentors that will help guide and support each student. From debugging code problems to providing specially curated learning paths and challenges, our highly personalized programs facilitates motivated learning.

Personalized Learning

Our Focus

Computational thinking develops students’ skills in problem solving through algorithmic thinking and design. Acquisition of programming language skills is usually a part of this area of learning. Computational thinking, as defined by Jeannette M. Wing , is a way people solve problems and that it is not about trying to get people to think like computers. This often involves thinking and problem-solving processes to reformulate a seemingly difficult task into one we know how to solve.

Thus, computational thinking, is a fundamental skill for everyone, not just computer scientists and programmers. Systems thinking develop students in the design and creation of systems and solutions through processes in problem definition, system analysis, and systems design.

Our courses enable students to leverage the best of existing technologies. We believe several Ai tools including GPT, GitHub Copilot, Perplexity and Claude should be used alongside student's learning to facilitate understanding but to also help boost productivity. It is important for learners to understand not just what these support tools can do but also how they actually work, their limitations and how they can be fully leveraged.

Leveraging Ai Technologies

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