Designed to build the capability of Digital Technology teaching in the Geelong region and promote increased student attainment in Digital Technology related STEM career pathways.
There are two elements to the program:
Student Program – Internet of Things (IOT) and Gaming with Python (GwP)
Applications are now open, for more information see:
For more information see Building digital technology capability in Geelong region schools
‘Western Heights College has been accessing the programs offered by Skilling the Bay for a number of years now. Many students have attended both The Internet of Things and Gaming with Python programs in Year 9 or 10. Each of these students already had an interest in IT and these programs have allowed them to learn more about coding and robotics. Students also really like the “adult” atmosphere at the Gordon. As a supervising teacher, I took the opportunity to develop my skills. Supervising one group of students for the second week of the Internet of Things, I asked Kevin for a Sparkfun kit and I spent the day working through the experiments – building the circuits and coding. Our school ended up purchasing 12 of the Sparkfun kits and we now teach coding using the kits in the STEM component of our Year 9 Science course.’ Katrina, Western Heights College
The Geelong Tech School collaboration addresses the need to improve the capability of STEM teaching practices in Geelong regional secondary schools, as a means of inspiring the next generation of STEM capable students. This works to inspire more students to undertake a STEM pathway to future employment and ensure a supply of graduates to match growing workforce demand. For more information see Building digital technology capability in Geelong region schools To register your interest or stay informed about the program, please enter your details here:
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