"By using robotics and computer coding to promote stronger numeracy skills in this year’s Summer Learning Program, students are tapping into the digital world they already inhabit," reports the Windsor Star. With the aim of "the promotion of important mathematical, literacy and social skills," … [Read more...] about News item: “Kids learn computer coding as part of robotics program at summer camps”
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Windsor Star: “Summer learning program keeps kids sharp”
"In order to keep kids sharp over the holidays," reports Dane Wanniarachige of The Windsor Star, "the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board’s Summer Learning Program offers an academic refresher blended with summer camp activities." Read the full article here. … [Read more...] about Windsor Star: “Summer learning program keeps kids sharp”
Using Twitter to promote and share summer learning activities
St. Mary's Catholic Learning Centre is using its Continuing Education Twitter feed to promote and share its Camp BLAST summer learning activities. To build the school's following on the popular social platform, parents of SLP students are provided with Twitter account postcards and invited to … [Read more...] about Using Twitter to promote and share summer learning activities
Windsor Star: “Public school board introduces robotics pilot program to boost numeracy”
"Creativity, engagement, and innovative, inquiry-based learning are the current buzzwords in education," notes Windsor Star reporter Dave Waddell in his recent article on "a pilot program that uses robotics to integrate the concepts of science, technology, engineering and math into Greater Essex … [Read more...] about Windsor Star: “Public school board introduces robotics pilot program to boost numeracy”
