{"id":48198,"date":"2021-09-30T09:31:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T07:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/holiday-fun-for-kids-learning-about-coding-and-robotics-20210929-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T10:21:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T08:21:12","slug":"holiday-fun-for-kids-learning-about-coding-and-robotics-20210929-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/holiday-fun-for-kids-learning-about-coding-and-robotics-20210929-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday fun for kids learning about coding and robotics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>THE Fourth industrial revolution is a tech-driven era where robotics, automation and big data analytics are transforming how we live and work. To keep up with the world\u2019s future needs, it is important for learners to be introduced to these technologies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_f4dd5a76\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11623\/3c98505d25144287b589ad51f5272a4c.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11623\/fbff5516871a42ceaf698cc381cbc293.jpg\" title=\"The Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre in Kariega will be hosting a holiday programme from 4-8 October themed Plugged-in Pupils, suitable for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 11, introducing them to coding and robotics.               Photo: LEGO ROBOTICS\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre in Kariega will be hosting a holiday programme from 4-8 October themed Plugged-in Pupils, suitable for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 11, introducing them to coding and robotics.               Photo: LEGO ROBOTICS<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre in Kariega will be hosting a holiday programme from 4-8 October themed Plugged-in Pupils, for Grade 1 to 11 learners, introducing them to coding and robotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Zingisa Gono, Education and Programmes Coordinator at Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology, coding and robotics are aimed at guiding and preparing learners to solve problems, think critically, including to work collaboratively and creatively, as well as function in a digital and information-driven world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring the five days children will get an opportunity to be introduced to coding and robotics, build small robots using Lego equipment, and explore our Science Centre and play games in the gaming area,\u201d said Gono. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor those who would like to join the programme at home, holiday programme packs will be made available with worksheets and links to download coding software and links to videos with instructions.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the children participating in the in-house programme will receive a holiday goodie bag with resources and activities to complete at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking is essential for those who wish to participate in the in-house programme as space is available for only 20 individuals, in adhering to COVID-19 protocol. 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