Coding and Robotics: How to get started

This course is for you if:
  • You want to start Coding and Robotics at your school but feel unsure where to begin.
  • You are looking for CAPS-aligned guidance that simplifies the jargon and gets straight to what matters.
  • You need practical, real-world tips on setting up STEAM labs, choosing devices, and using coding platforms like Scratch, MakeCode, and DroneBlocks.

Launch your school’s Coding and Robotics programme with confidence. This essential microcourse is designed to empower educators, cutting through the technical jargon to deliver practical, curriculum-aligned guidance for every phase of implementation.

What You Will Learn

Seven video and quiz-based modules with clear, actionable guidance. 

  1. Curriculum and 4IR technology Alignment: Define the buzzwords and understand their role in the current curriculum
  2. Practical Lab Setup: Get real-world tips on configuring your classroom, STEAM lab, and essential infrastructure
  3. Curriculum Integration: Decode how Coding and Robotics fits effectively across Grade R to Grade 9
  4. Coding Language Selection: Guidance on choosing the right tools, including Scratch, Python, and block-based platforms
  5. Software & Platforms: Navigate the best free and paid software options (e.g., Scratch, MakeCode, DroneBlocks)
  6. Hardware Investment: Identify essential, worthwhile technology, from micro:bits to drones, and what to avoid
  7. Next Steps & Summary: Clear, actionable takeaways to start teaching immediately
  • Provides a professional certificate upon completion