@iLabAfrica – Strathmore Kids and Teens ICT Program

@iLabAfrica Research and Innovation Centre- Strathmore University is offering an ICT program for primary and secondary school kids. The program seeks to introduce IT to the students at an early age through fun and interactive activities

The activities to learn include:

Coding – kids learn how to develop simple programs, apps & games using visual and/or text-based programming languages

Electronics and Robotics – from first principles to advanced robot programming

Computer Science Concepts – logical and computational thinking

Child Online Protection – kids learn how to interact with the internet safely and securely.

We have ensured that the student involved has reached the set marked prerequisites. They include:

Students should be between 6 years -18 years.
Students should have the ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
Every student should own a personal email address. This is where all training manuals, notes and assignments are shared/sent. We recommend Gmail.
Students should have a curious mind, ready to explore and learn!!

The learning stages of the children is determined by the ages of the children

Simba – They are between the age 6 and 9 years. The young minds whom we help come out of the shell and dive into technology in an interesting way. More they are introduced to algorithms, debugging simple programs, and use of devices (robotics) to create, organize, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content.

Ndovu – They are aged between 10 to 13 years. For them is more of an understanding ground after they are left to unfurl the future of IT. Their level of understanding is broad and as they are debugging the codes they do it with a purpose. For them they learn websites and other internet services. Besides that they are involved with complex use of robots.

Kifaru – Aged between 14 and 18 years. As the major group, they are more efficient with what is happening around programming language. The interaction of more than code languages and how to come up with apps (gaming, or useful ones).

Benefits

Hands on learning on Robots programing, application development and cyber security.
Mentorship from IT experts in various blue chip IT firms in the Country
Certificate
Fun and games
Lunch and refreshments
Networking with kids from other schools
Prizes

Course Fee per child (Physical class): Ksh. 8,500 per week/module

Course Fee per child (Online class): Ksh. 5,500 per week/module

Payments Instructions (ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE TO STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY only):

Payment Option 1 – Mpesa:
Paybill: 600950
Account Number: 600840
Send Confirmation message (include Child name) to Rael at : 0759 842 649

Payment Option 2 – Standard Chartered Bank:
Standard Chartered Bank (any branch)
Account Number: 010 204 484 4 000
Indicate Course Name as: Kids Coding Bootcamp (on Bank slip)
Include Child’s name (on Bank slip)

Coding Program