CODING KIDS!
An intersectoral collaboration for the
development of digital pedagogy in STEM education
About “Coding kids” project
The project aims to contribute to digital transformation priorities by fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, focusing on STEM education. Key objectives include supporting digital transformation in early education, developing innovative STEM teaching methods, and promoting coding skills through the "Coding Kids!" app.
The project also emphasizes cross-curricular collaboration and the use of game-based education to enhance creativity and competence-based teaching.
The focus on exchanging good practices, transversal learning, and adopting innovative approaches ensures the improvement of professional competences among the staff.. The indirect impact extends to various professionals working with children and the promotion of the tech sector through the project's open educational resource (OER).
The project seeks to address the growing demand for programming skills in the job market and the gender gap in tech-related professions. It aligns with EU initiatives to enhance digital competences and supports the Digital Education Action Plan and Digital Europe agenda. By developing the "Coding Kids!" app for children aged 5-12, the project aims to improve digital literacy and bridge the gender gap in STEM fields.
Participating organizations, such as CMP, Varpelis kindergarten, and RITE, have specific needs aligned with the project's goals, ranging from the development of pedagogical tools to the innovation of early childhood education with digital resources. Transnational collaboration benefits from diverse perspectives, sharing good practices, and strengthening local and international networks.
The project's tangible outcome, the "Coding Kids!" app is a free educational resource accessible in multiple languages, benefiting organizations across Europe and beyond.
Partners
The NGO's main aim is to contribute to research and development in non-formal education through creativity and innovation. It was founded with a focus on collaboration for innovation in the non-formal education (NFE) sector, particularly in Dalmatia county. The organization has several departments, including Education, ICT Innovation, Humanitarian Work, and Children Daycare.
The ICT Innovation department creates digital tools and educational games, while the Children Daycare department organizes activities for children aged 3-12, with a focus on quality time and engagement.
The organization targets learners of all age groups, but its current focus, reflected in its first Erasmus+ project, is on creating tools for the education and engagement of young children aged 5-12.
The mission of RITE is to contribute to scientific and applied research, emphasizing innovation, technology transfer, knowledge consolidation, and policy reform for social value production. With five units catering to professionals, institutions, and organizations, RITE focuses on providing holistic product solutions through cutting-edge technological innovations and fostering interdisciplinary approaches.
The primary learners targeted by RITE include teachers, educators, adult educators, professors, and youth practitioners. Approximately 100 individuals participate in educational opportunities for upskilling provided by RITE. Additionally, the organization develops projects and programs for children aged 3-12, collaborating with kindergartens and schools to reach over 100 children in Nicosia district.
Rokiskis nursery-kindergarten "Varpelis" aims to create a modern, innovative educational institution, actively engaged in local and international communities through EU and local projects. The organization prioritizes the quality of preschool education, community mobilization, and the creation of a safe and modern childcare environment.
"Varpelis" provides a diverse educational space, including sand therapy, ethno museum, creative workshops, sports areas, speech therapy, relaxation, massage rooms, arts education hall, study room, fitness track, and flowerbeds.
The organization caters to about 200 children, including 22 with challenges, such as childhood autism and developmental disorders. Educational support specialists, including speech therapists, special pedagogues, and movement correction specialists, are available.
The Coding Kids app is a game-based teaching resource for Android devices, targeting 5 to 12-year-olds to enhance key competences and digital skills.
The app enhances STEM skills by promoting awareness of seasons, environmental concepts, logical reasoning, engineering, and cause-and-effect understanding. It fosters sequential thinking, planning, organizational skills, and refines fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each digital game contributes uniquely to children's STEM competences.
Contents:
- About the Project: Discover the mission and goals behind Coding Kids! project.
- About the Partners: Learn about the collaborators and contributors involved in making Coding Kids! a reality.
- About the App: Explore the features and benefits of the Coding Kids! app designed to make coding education accessible and engaging.
- About the Games: Get insights into the educational games included in the app, fostering STEM skills in children.
- Bonus Activities: Find additional activities and resources to complement coding education and enhance learning experiences.
- Inclusive Activities: Explore inclusive practices and activities designed to ensure accessibility and participation for all learners.
Unlock the power of coding education with Coding Kids!
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Coding Kids! project is co-financed by the ERASMUS+ programme of the European Union, and will be implemented from March 2023 to February 2024. This publication reflects the views of the authors, and the European Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
(Project Code: 2022-2-HR01-KA210-SCH-000092351)