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WHSC - Innovate Academy

The following program is running for 2019 if you are interested  in participation in this program please read the following information below.

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Here are the programs currently offered for 2019.

 

WHSC - Innovate Teen Robotics & Systems Engineering Academy for Grades 7 to 12 (WEDNESDAYS) Teen Robotics & Systems Engineering Academy is a lunch times school robotics academy program for teens in Melbourne, Australia who are interested in advancing their robotics, systems engineering and

coding knowledge and skills in computer science. The Robotics Academy program is part of the Innovate Program which has the primary focus on getting students to design, build and program SMART

machines and  challenge themselves through problem solving.

 

Robotics Academy is an integrated STEM academy for students from Grades 7 to 12. Academy students will learn robotics, coding, technology, simple machines, CAD, 3D printing, virtual robotics and more through  the year as each term has a different focus. Following Innovate Academy’s core values, students also learn and develop their teamwork, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Students may also apply to join in robotics competitions and sit for robotics certification programs (held at Wheelers Hill Secondary School twice a year) if they wish to take their skills to a higher level.

 

 

With a wide range of STEM resources provided by Innovate Technology and Robotics Academy (the premium STEM education company which provides programs to schools and government STEM projects), WHSC students are continually given the latest and most up to date tools and curriculum which Innovate Academy also provides to teachers in Australian schools and government STEM education initiatives.  With the successful introduction of robotics certification programs and Digital literacy certifications, students can choose their learning track and achieve more, in preparation for their future.

 

WHSC Innovate Teen Robotics & Systems Engineering Academy for Grade 7 to 12 details: 

 

 Each term program is for 9 weeks

 Location: WHSC Computer Lab

 Time: 1.00 pm to 1.40 pm

 Cost: $200.00

 

 

Check out our awesome MVPS students and their achievements at the

Vex Robotics World Championships in Louisville, Kentucky!

 

 

Australian Team Emerges Top 3 at Vex IQ Robotics Competition USA VEX world 2016- Our VEX IQ world Champions! No.3 in the word

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHSC- Innovate Coding Academy (Mobile and Website Applications Development for Grades 7 to 12 (THURSDAYS) 

 

 

Teen Coding Academy is a lunch time school coding academy for teens in Melbourne, Australia who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in computer science. The Coding Academy is part of the Innovate Program which has the primary focus on getting students to code, learn, upskill and challenge themselves.

 

Coding is an important skill to prepare students for the jobs which already exist and the jobs to be. Many more jobs are coming up which require good knowledge of coding and a computer science background.

 

 

Through coding, students will learn about logic, computational thinking,  improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills.  What’s more, they get to build on their soft skills such as resilience, communication and learning to work with others successfully while working on their challenges. They will develop an understanding of how the web works and create working websites.

 

 By learning how to code, students will enhance their digital literacy skills, improve their ability to focus on the tasks at hand and learn how to use the computer productively to their advantage. They will have a better understanding of how programs work and the enjoyment that comes with thinking through things and creating something that works.

 

NEW MODULE FOR 2019 – MOBILE DEVELOPMENT

 

Students will have hands-on experience in developing interesting Android application using the MIT App Inventor application. The course is suitable for students with any level of computing experience. Students will use a a block-based programming tool that allows novices, to start programming and build fully functional apps for Android devices. Students are encouraged to use their own Android

devices for hands-on testing and exploitation. 

 

Benefits of learning how to code: 

 

  • Learn a variety of programming languages (HTML, Java, Javascript, C++, Python) through the year
  • Improve the ability to focus
  • Develop computational thinking skills
  • Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Take on an iterative approach to problem solving
  • Enhance Digital Literacy skills
  • Build confidence and creativity
  • Prepare for secondary education and projects at school and higher learning
  • Prepare for the jobs of the future in a rapidly advancing technological world
  • Develop patience, resilience and strong leadership skills in managing and advancing in technology

 

 

WHSC Innovate Coding Academy for Grade 7 to 12 details:

 Each term program is for 9 weeks

 Location: WHSC  Computer Lab

 Time: 1.00 pm to 1.40 pm

Cost: $180 per term

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