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Coding and the 4IR opportunities presented through out programmes
iLAB, part of groupelephant.com and a leading global Software Quality Assurance company that has played a leading role in transferring technology skills in the South African economy has made a bold step to kick off a programme that will see 4IR skills being developed in townships and remote communities.
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Together with ERP Technology Partners, Nokia and our implementing partners at GOT GAME and We Code Academy, students in Grades 9 and 10 have been engaged in a STEM Robotics Programme conducted at the African School for Excellence. This programme is facilitated through use of Marty, which is a fully programmable, WiFi enabled walking robot that makes learning about programming, electronics, and mechanical engineering a fun and engaging process. Marty is customisable with 3D printed parts, and has 9 individually controllable motors and built in sensors including bump, tilt, acceleration and force.
Students who complete the course will have the ability to enroll in a MICT Accredited Programme with advanced coding languages that include Python or Javascript in our online academy.