Helderberg International School - (EC - Y3) - Edro Robotics - Term 2 - 2019 (copy)

More about EDRO

EDRO was formed in early 2014 to address a gap in current education programmes for integrated STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) curriculum using robotics. Countries all over the world including the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Asia use robotics in their classroom, some for many years. It is estimated that 20,000 robot kits are purchased annually for use in the South Korean educational system as an example.

Why robotics?

Robotics inspires learners to make connections across STEAM disciplines rather than learning topics in isolation as it combines mechanical, electronic, electrical and programming skills. Robotics provides a fun, inspiring, but yet challenging method for kids to apply these concepts in a satisfying way. It also encourages critical reasoning, problem solving, creativity and team work. Numerous studies have shown that learners engaged in robotics go on to excel in learning mathematics, science and ICT and there is increased enrolment in further study in these fields. Perhaps more importantly, robotics also introduces kids to a deeper understanding of how technology really works, preparing them for a future that will become increasingly technologically complex. The ability to code is cited as being the new literacy for the future and programming robots introduces learners and learners to computer programming and coding.