The world’s leading software engineers and web developers all showed an interest in programming early on as children and they all believe that it is never too early to start learning how to code. The past thirty years have shown that the digital world is growing by leaps and bounds and it will only increase as time passes. Cities such as Dubai, Singapore etc are highly digitalized. Programming or Coding is predicted to become an integral part of future professions and an inseparable part of everyday working life. Within the GCC, Middle East and UAE coding is one of the most desired skills and has been one of the highest-paying jobs with diversified career opportunities. Through coding, we can make perform a variety of functions such as develop software, websites, applications, video games and so much more.

Digital learning starts as early as fourth grade, enabling children to be stimulated and motivated to create more and more. It is no wonder then that teens create apps that are worth millions of dollars today.

One of the more important skills to acquire is to know how to build a website. There are some website that allow users to design their own web pages using pre-designed templates which can be customised. The web page is under the umbrella of the provider and is usually free. It does not require any technical knowledge and can be done within a couple of hours. You can have you page up and running within minutes of signing up. Additional features are also available for a nominal monthly fee. These websites are Wix, Tilda and WordPress. They are great for small business or informal pages on the internet. Interested kids can start by making a webpage about themselves, their family, friends etc. In this way they will learn how websites work and at the same time develop creative and logical thinking as well as problem solving skills.

With limited access, website builders such as the above may fail to capture interest and engagement over a prolonged period of time. Hence, online coding courses are the next step for a more formalised and structured approach to teaching web development. Depending on what skills your child needs to learn you can opt from an array of resources available online. These platforms help develop coding skills to create games, cartoons, build websites etc. CodeMonkey, Codespark and Scratch are examples of such fun and free platforms.

Advanced Web Development will entail learning the two important technologies of HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for building websites. HTML defines the structure of the page and CSS specifies the layout of the elements on that page. By using these two codes, kids will be able to build simple and complex web interfaces and understand how things work.

In the world of digital transformations, having an online presence is vital for businesses and individuals. Code Monkey recognises this and targets the children of today by using a gamification process of teaching. This ensures that the childs interest is always held onto and they return to complete goals everyday. CodeMonkey has award-winning courses which teach millions of students to learn how to code in real programming languages. It offers an engaging and enjoyable curriculum for schools, after-school clubs and camps as well as self-paced online courses to learn coding at home. It recognises the tremendous need for coding in a child’s future and provides it in a playful and effective way.

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Every child’s school bag is incomplete without a notebook. As the name suggests, a notebook will help the student pen down all the topics that were discussed in class by the teacher and make personal points as references for future studies. To keep the book organized, here are some tips to follow; write proper headings, make sure your handwriting is neat, use dividers to form separate sections for new topics, and cover the book with brown paper to preserve it for long.

TechnoKids Class Notebook

A TechnoKids class notebook is a perfect example of an e-notebook that is designed to assimilate resources and keep them organized for the learners. Each child’s journey of studying is different and it only makes sense to personalize work and submit assignments as per the requirements of the school. The TechnoKids app is available for download across the world, including students in UAE & GCC regions. The OneNote Class notebook has the following features that are elaborated hereunder;

Welcome Section

This is like a summary section where the entire classroom dashboard is displayed and the teacher posts messages that need to be conveyed to the children. An overview of all announcements and dates of when the topics are to be covered are all posted here for general reference.

Collaboration Space

‘Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much’ is a famous quote by Helen Keller. Collaborative learning must be encouraged and many IB schools in Dubai across Middle East regions believe that this approach builds a strong foundation that boosts confidence and self-esteem of students. In the TechnoKids ‘collaborate space section’ students share topic ideas with their fellow classmates so that project work can be done seamlessly and brainstorming can happen with ease. Any student can create a Question & Answer section on the platform, but the educator has the decision to restrict access or moderate the student’s activities within this space.

Content Library

In the Library section the teacher shares samples and templates which are in read-only format and students can reference the same or download a copy to complete their assigned homework. Students may view the content but can’t make changes in this section. For best results, each child must create their own personalized dashboard and submit their answers for further evaluation.

#4 Give Some Free-Time

Bogging down children with studies and too much homework isn’t going to help. Students need equal amounts of downtime to absorb what was taught in class. Like an office set-up, IB schools in Dubai & Middle East have break-out spots with indoor games such as carrom & table tennis for children to play and channelize their energy towards destressing. This time can be used by them to pay a visit to the library or even catching up with classmates at the canteen.

Teacher Only

Before every class begins the teacher has to prepare what is going to be taught to complete a certain topic. Teaching aids are tools that facilitate educators to make the teaching-learning process more interesting and relatable for students. Every child’s learning style is different and educators have to accordingly prepare aids to manage the classroom well. The ‘teachers only’ section will allow teachers to draft worksheets, dump images, shortlist educational videos, and support the learning journey in a systematic manner.

Set-up the TechnoKids Notebook

There are several steps to create a Notebook and here’s how you can go about.

#1 Give the notebook a name:

Whatever TechnoKids chapter you are on; you can accordingly name the notebook. For example, if you are learning to curate a spreadsheet & learning about word processing skills via the TechnoBudget curriculum, you can name it accordingly.

#2 Notebook Overview

Check this section for regular class notes and keeping a track of the assigned exercises that students need to work on.

#3 Add Another Teacher:

Another amazing feature is that teachers can share their TechnoKids dashboards with another co-teacher, so that everyone is on the same page and easily edits can be made by either of them.

#4 Add student’s name:

Type the name and email ID of students and then click next. Are you ready to transform TechnoKids Project into a Class Notebook?

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