For more than 7 years, the
"Learn Programming"
plan seeks to awaken technological vocations in young people and initiate them into the world of programming.
Bearing in mind that programmers are increasingly required by the
labor market
, the idea is to promote the incentive of the boys already from the school stage.
The initiative is from the Ministry of Education of Buenos Aires, which provides training to
students in the last years of primary and secondary school
through completely
free
four-month courses in Web Development, Robotics, Design of mobile applications and video games, and more.
This program also has several agreements with private institutions and organizations, with the aim that more and more children can join the world of programming.
The project already has the participation of more than 23,000 young people
between the ages of 10 and 18
from schools in the
City of Buenos Aires
.
The program is designed for boys between the ages of 10 and 18.
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Through collaboration with the
Amazon Web Service (AWS) company, the plan also offers an
Introduction to the Cloud
course , which uses resources from the
AWS Educate
program
with the aim of providing students with the necessary tools to master this subject.
And thanks to this collaboration with AWS,
Aprendé Programming
was chosen in the category "Personalized learning and self-paced" by the
World Economic Forum
as one of the 16 "lighthouse" initiatives of Education 4.0 in the world.
Who are the Aprendé Programming courses for?
The courses are divided into two groups:
1) Primeros Pasos:
intended for students of the last four years of the
primary level of state management
, that is, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade.
In them you learn about educational robotics, electronics and block programming.
The boys are accompanied by a pedagogical duo, which also promotes collaborative work, creativity and critical thinking.
2) Learn Programming 5.0:
intended for
students of the
last 2 years of secondary level
both from private and state schools, and for those
adults who are completing their studies
in "CENS", "Finish High School" or "Adults 2000".
On this journey, they will be able to opt for different training courses in web development, mobile applications, 3D design and printing, etc., as well as Introduction to the Web, an exclusive technology for adults.
On Fridays, "Open Lab"
is offered
, a space to solve doubts, deepen and generate workshop spaces and activities
Boys in 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade may opt for the courses in the "First Steps" section.
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What are the courses offered by the Aprendé Programming program?
The requirement for all courses is to have
a computer or mobile device
with an internet connection.
Classes last two hours, are given once a week, for four months.
1) Robotics with Microbit Level 1 and 2
It is an introduction to programming and robotics through the development and design of projects using the Micro:Bit programmable board and the MakeCode environment.
It proposes a learning based on challenges such as the creation of digital stories, the design and implementation of electrical circuits and the creation of video games among others.
To
enroll in level 2
it is necessary to have completed level 1.
Who can sign up?
Students who are in the 4th grade of elementary school.
There is a choice between virtual or face-to-face modality.
2) Robotics with Arduino Level 1 and 2
The course proposes the development of different programmable electrical circuits with Arduino 1 and its simulator, Tinkercad.
In the process, block programming and the use of real challenges are used to put creativity and the tools acquired into play.
To
enroll in level 2
it is necessary to have completed level 1.
Who can sign up?
Students who attend 5th, 6th and 7th grade of elementary school.
It can be done online or in person.
3) Game development with Scratch
An introduction to programming through games using a platform called Scratch where, through the development and design of projects, the children can create their own creation.
The duration is 10 classes, in two weekly classes of two hours (for a month and a half).
Who can sign up?
Students who attend 5th, 6th and 7th grade of elementary school.
The course can be virtual or face-to-face.
The boys start programming through games.
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4) Augmented reality with Scratch
The content developed in the previous course is deepened, incorporating the multiple possible interactions that characterize augmented reality technology: use of the microphone, of the webcam, among others.
Learning is based on practical challenges through the recreation of video games that incorporate the player's speech, movement, gestures and sounds in general.
In order to enroll in this course, it is necessary to have completed
"Development of videogames with Scratch" first.
Who can sign up?
Students who attend 5th, 6th and 7th grade of elementary school.
The course is virtual.
5) Robotics Club for Girls Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4
This course offers commissions
exclusively for girls
with the intention of awakening a vocation for technology in them, contributing to
narrowing the gender gap in this area.
The course proposes the development of different programmable electrical circuits with Arduino 1 and its simulator, Tinkercad.
In the process, block programming and the use of real challenges are used to put creativity and the tools acquired into play.
Levels 2, 3 and 4 are only enabled for those who have completed the previous ones.
Who can sign up?
Students in the 5th, 6th and 7th grade of elementary school.
The course can be virtual or face-to-face.
Students in the last two years of high school may also enroll in these courses.
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6) Web development Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4
Activities of exploration, systematic learning, structuring and integration will be developed: research, discussions, group productions, analysis, reflection and evaluation.
These activities will provide tools for the development of their
own web page
.
Levels 2, 3 and 4 are only enabled for those who have completed the previous ones.
Or also for those who have knowledge of
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
.
Who can sign up?
Students of the last two years of secondary level (4th and 5th year of Middle School or 4th, 5th and 6th year of Technical School) and students of "Finishing High School", "Adults 2000" or "CENS".
The course modality can be virtual or face-to-face.
7) Mobile app development with Kotlin
Different programs will be used with support in the Kotlin programming language.
The challenge will be to create the first mobile application with Android Studio.
Who can sign up?
Students of the last two years of secondary level (4th and 5th year of Middle School or 4th, 5th and 6th year of Technical School) and students of "Finishing High School", "Adults 2000" or "CENS".
The course modality can be virtual or face-to-face.
8) Game development with Unity 3D
It is trained to master the principles of video game design and architecture, management, animation from a practical and effective vision.
Who can sign up?
4th and 5th year students of Middle School or 4th, 5th and 6th year of Technical School.
The course modality can be virtual or face-to-face.
9) Programming with Python
Python is one of the most important programming languages today with which it is possible to create and automate solutions to endless problems.
In this course you will learn the most relevant topics of this language.
Who can sign up?
4th and 5th year students of Middle School or 4th, 5th and 6th year of Technical School.
The course modality can be virtual or face-to-face.
Second semester classes start on April 3.
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10) Robotics
The necessary knowledge for the construction of robotic prototypes will be addressed, creating technologies based on the needs and problems that the current world demands.
Who can sign up?
4th and 5th year students of Middle School or 4th, 5th and 6th year of Technical School.
The course modality can be virtual or face-to-face.
11) Data Science
Exploration, systematic learning, structuring and integration activities will be developed while the basic principles of artificial intelligence, the Python programming language and its application will be seen.
Who can sign up?
Students of the last two years of secondary level (4th and 5th year of Middle School or 4th, 5th and 6th year of Technical School) and students of "Finishing High School", "Adults 2000" or "CENS".
The course modality can be virtual or face-to-face.
12) Immersive experiences
Everything happens in three dimensions, which is why it is key to create immersive worlds to use in products, video games, awareness campaigns and marketing.
Tools and knowledge will be obtained for the design of the characters and the worlds of a game, an animation or a virtual or augmented reality experience.
Who can sign up?
4th and 5th year students of Middle School or 4th, 5th and 6th year of Technical School.
The course modality can be virtual or face-to-face.
How to enroll in the Aprendé Programming courses and until when is there time to do so?
To enroll you must enter
https://aprendeprogramandoinscripciones.bue.edu.ar/
then choose the course according to age and what you want to learn.
And follow the steps to complete the personal data, residence and also those of the educational establishment to which you belong.
Registration is open from February 13 and there is time to sign up
until Friday March 24
.
Classes start on April 3.
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