KIDS CODING COURSES
NOV 2021 – FEB 2022 IN DISCOVERY MIND PRIMARY SCHOOL TUNG CHUNG CAMPUS
Available Courses:
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INTRODUCTION OF EACH COURSES
K2 Electronic Coding Bricks Course (K2-01)
Course Details
Course Content:
- Turns abstract programming languages into physical blocks of sensors, actuator, basic logic processor etc.
- Easy magnetic connection of blocks allows various logic processes and sequencing to achieve intelligent control of robot.
- Seamlessly connected to “Electronic Coding Bricks” that enable children to build their own scene resembling real-life environment, such as an electric fan or a playground.
Key Development:
- To Encourage Problem Solving Independently.
- To Promote a Child’s Brain Development.
- To Stimulate Interest in Learning.
- Students learn to assemble, and understanding of sensors, motors and gears in each unit.
Date & Time
Course Date:
2021
Nov: 27;
Dec: 4, 11, 18;
2022
Jan: 8, 15, 22, 29;
Feb: 12, 19;
Course Time:
10:45 am – 11:45 am; Total 10 units, 1 hour per units
Remark:
* Students will share the hardware set provided by Codabot, if you want to own the hardware, please contact Codabot by [email protected]
P1 – P2 Scratch & Minions +
App Inventor 2 (P-01)
Course Details
Course Content:
- Using Scratch as a programming language and an online community where children can program and share.
Key Development:
- Systematic reasoning.
- Collaboration and Social skills.
- Learning visual programming.
- Create Mobile app and utilising phone sensors to control Robot.
Date & Time
Course Date:
2021
Nov: 27;
Dec: 4, 11, 18;
2022
Jan: 8, 15, 22, 29;
Feb: 12, 19
Course Time:
10:45 am – 11:45 am; Total 10 units, 1 hour per unit
Remark:
Students need to bring their own laptop for the course.
P3 and above – Pluto 1.2 Drones (Gadget Commander)
Course Details
Course Content:
- Basic Pluto Blocks programming.
- Use of smart phone sensors and devices.
Key Development:
- Aeronautical science and aerospace engineering concepts.
- Drone coding to control.
- Model assembly.
Date & Time
Course Date:
2021
Nov: 27;
Dec: 4, 11, 18;
2022
Jan: 8, 15, 22, 29;
Feb: 12, 19
Course Time:
9:00 am – 10:30 am; Total 10 units, 1.5 hours per unit
Remark:
- Students need to bring their own laptop for the course.
- Students will share the hardware set provided by Codabot, if you want to own the hardware, please contact Codabot by [email protected].
- The student needs to complete an online assessment to ensure the level of coding knowledge is suitable for this class.
P4 – P6 – 3D
Designer (P-03)
Course Details
Course Content:
- Basic concept of 3D model design includes 3D drawing, remixing.
- 3D printing technology understanding and the basic concept of design 3D printing items, fabrication of their items.
Key Development:
- Understand 3D printing technology.
- Basic concept like 3D drawing, remixing and 3D scanning.
- VR and AR development.
Date & Time
Course Date:
2021
Nov: 27;
Dec: 4, 11, 18;
2022
Jan: 8, 15, 22, 29;
Feb: 12, 19
Course Time:
9:00 am – 10:30 am; Total 10 units, 1.5 hours per unit
Remark:
- Students need to bring their own laptop for the course.
- The student needs to complete an online assessment to ensure the level of coding knowledge is suitable for this class.
Certificates would be issued to students for those who completed the courses with no less than 80% attendance.
If Codabot needs to cancel:
- If due to typhoon 8, black and red rainstorm warning or other personal reasons that your child cannot attend class, there will be no refund or make up class for that day.
- Codabot reserves the right to suspend/cancel the placement if the child’s needs cannot be supported within the setting in the school environment.
If parent needs to cancel:
- The request for cancellation must be submitted to Codabot in writing on or before 23 Nov 2021 for refund, after this date, the paid course fee is not refundable or transferrable.
- No credit or refunds will be issued for any personal reason or activity sessions missed by the participant.
Unstable weather arrangement:
Note: Teachers will be responsible for informing the parents if classes are cancelled due to the below weather conditions.
Discovery Mind Primary School is a registered school as a whole day session with the Education Bureau. We will follow the whole-day schools guidelines when the school closure announcement is made by EDB.
Please read the below arrangement:
In the event of any further T1 signals or heavy rain (amber / red / black signal) being in force parents should take one of the following steps:
- Phone teacher (Tel. No. will be send by confirmation letter) at 8:00 a.m. for confirmation of any closure (maybe voicemail).
- Listen to RTHK radio 3 station (FM 92.6 – 94.4) – this is a government station which broadcasts the closure of schools.
- Log into Education Bureau website www.edb.gov.hk
- Check local and English language TV channels – information can be limited on English language channels.
- According to the Education Bureau’s guideline, school will be closed when a typhoon 8 signal or black/red storm signal is hoisted (please note that there might be a special announcement from EDB) and there will be no refund or make-up days.
- If such warnings are hoisted during school hours, parents or guardians must come to pick up the student as soon as weather permits.
- Class will change to online if possible, teachers will inform the class state before the class time.
Any Enquiry:
Customer Service Email: [email protected]
Customer Service Whatsapp: +852 9466 4732