Coding and robotics by themselves are already very important skills in the real world. More and more professions require the need for coding, and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developer employment is projected to increase 22% from 2020 to 2030. Additionally, robotics is a foundation for almost every type of engineering. Starting at such an early age gives your child a head start in the real world.
Learning robotics or coding can also foster other facets of one’s life. Coding and robotics teach how to approach problems, break them down, and solve them systematically which is an important part of life no matter what the occasion. Coding and robotics also cultivates creativity, innovation, and communication.
Wize Computing Academy® offers a variety of facets to enrich learners like after-school programs, camps during breaks, and in-person or online coding/robotics classes. These programs offer a variety of different topics and all follow our carefully crafted curricula. Starting at the introductory level (ages 4 – 6), learners continue to improve through hands-on inspiration-driven learning through beginner (ages 6 – 10), intermediate (ages 9 – 14), and finally advanced (ages 10 – 17). Please see the following chart to determine what class is appropriate for your child.
| Wize Computing Academy Pathway | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory (Ages 4–6) |
Beginner (Ages 6–10) |
Intermediate (Ages 9–14) |
Advanced (Ages 10–17) |
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| 3–6 months | 4–8 months | 6–12 months | 8–16 months | |
| DESIGN | ||||
| 3D Modeling & Design | 3D Modeling & Design | 3D Modeling & Design | 3D Modeling & Design | |
| Game Design with Roblox | Game Design with Roblox | Game Design with Roblox | ||
| Designing in Minecraft | Modding & Designing in Minecraft | Modding & Designing in Minecraft | Modding & Designing in Minecraft | |
| BUILD | ||||
| Robotics with LEGO Spike Essential & WeDo | Robotics with LEGO Spike Essential & WeDo | Robotics with LEGO Spike Prime & IoT | Robotics with LEGO Spike Prime & IoT | |
| Robotics with micro:bit | Robotics with micro:bit | Robotics with VEX IQ | Robotics with VEX EXP | |
| FIRST LEGO League Explore | FIRST LEGO League & VEX | FIRST LEGO League & VEX | ||
| CODE | ||||
| MIT Scratch Jr. | MIT Scratch | MIT Scratch + AR/VR | Coding with AR & VR | |
| Intro to Scratch | Scratch + AR/VR | Coding with AR/VR | Advanced Mobile Apps | |
| Python & Digital Citizenship | Python + AI Intro | Advanced Python + AI | ||
| Mobile App Development | HTML CSS JS | JS & Frameworks | ||
We have both options! We have live online classes taught by instructors, and in-person classes/camps based on your location.
Yes they can! We have block coding which is not too difficult so that they can develop the logic of coding. This logic is better when learned young, so it can be built upon by the different activities your child might do in the future. For example, in computer science, the basic logic and computational thinking developed through block coding will allow your child to easily understand difficult topics.
To support your child, you can help encourage their creative pursuit and create goals together. If needed, you can observe and give them feedback. Remind them not to give up and even if they make a mistake, you can help them fix it by going step-by-step until a solution is found. Also, you can contact Wize Computing Academy or ask their coding instructor for any help. In general, be there for them and offer assistance if necessary.
Yes, your child will have multiple opportunities to collaborate with other students. As well as this, they will be discussing some of their ideas and issues with peers on certain projects.
You can discuss with your child about what specifically they learned at their class. As well as this, you can talk to them about a program or project they are creating in the class
