As parents, you probably already know that encouraging your children to be interested in subjects such as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can be an uphill battle. While it can be a difficult task, it is not impossible. In fact, all you have to do is nurture a positive attitude and willingness to learn in your child. Granted, kids might not want to listen to their parents all the time and could have a
Coding is a computer-based language that allows coders to write instructions for a computer. These instructions can be anything from how a website looks, to the behaviour or interface of an application. Knowing how to code is an important skill for children of the 21st century. Not only does it teach your children valuable problem-solving skills, but it also harnesses their computational thinking and logic skills. Coding can be learned at any age through many
The time has finally come for the annual MakeX Spark Competition, the highly anticipated robotics competition organised by Polaris Network and hosted by MakeX Robotics in Singapore. With the pandemic still rife in Singapore, this year’s competition will be held virtually, where participants will get the opportunity to showcase their creations in the global community. If you have never heard of the MakeX Spark Competition, your kids might be missing out on a ton of
What is STEAM education exactly? STEAM education is a term that has been widely used in the education sector and in schools within Singapore, with an increasing number of schools placing focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics subjects in order to educate students to better prepare them for the workforce. The focus on these subjects was catapulted in recent years due to the advance of technology and the need for the future workforce
Wrecking your brains thinking of a million and one ways to entertain your kids while staying indoors during the weekend? You are not alone. With the COVID-19 pandemic still posing a risk to young children, it is the safer choice to keep outdoor activities in crowded public areas to a minimum and keep our children occupied with fun activities at home. But how does one keep children busy with stimulating activities for hours? The solution
As technology continues to advance rapidly, schools in Singapore are beginning to leverage the benefits of technology to offer more interactive learning experiences in classrooms. One great example of this would be how Singapore schools are incorporating Robotics Education or Educational Robotics into their curriculum for all students. What is Educational Robotics? It is an interdisciplinary learning environment that is built on the use of robots and their electric components to enhance the learning and
