Who are the people behind KidsCampus?
Our founder and CEO Mr. P.A.R Odhiambo is a renowned Educationist, with two undergraduate degrees (Bsc. Mathematics & Physics from Jomo Kenyatta University and BSc. Computing and Information Systems from London Metropolitan University). He has over fifteen other professional academic certificates. He is a lecturer in reputable institutions like Strathmore University and is an active member of the Moringa School Technical Bench Review Team. He is a practicing Data Scientist with one of the leading telecommunication companies in Kenya.
What are KidsCampus Technology Projects?
This is the use of technology through projects to integrate computer activities into curriculum to meet learning objectives. Students develop technology skills as they complete a meaningful task such as building a web page, designing a newsletter, creating a graphic story, writing a blog, or analyzing graphed data.
What is a technology project?
A technology project is a set of activities that use the computer as a productivity and creation tool. Each project has integration ideas, reparatory steps, objectives, assignments, student worksheet, resource files and certificate of completion.
How are the technology projects organized?
KidsCampus divides projects into categories based on grade level i.e. Primary ( Grades K-3 ), Junior ( Grades 3-6 ), Intermediate ( Grades 6-9 ) and Senior ( Grades 8 - 12 ).
What projects are available?
Two types of projects TechieKids projects and RoboKids projects which are further clusted into Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories.
What technology skills are targeted?
Coding, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, blogging, research, programming, video, digital citizenship, animation, photo editing. Primary projects provide a foundation for learning. Tasks develop fundamentals, keyboarding, and fine motor skills. Junior projects focus on essential skills. Activities promote the practical application of technology. Intermediate projects emphasize critical and creative thinking. Students design publications, analyze data, code web pages, and more. Senior projects prepare students for higher learning and career readiness. Activities emphasize real-world applications of technology.
How do the technology projects integrate into curriculum?
KidsCampus technology projects are not an "extra" thing to teach. Projects have activities that target learning objectives and topics in curriculum. Technology projects integrate with traditional subject areas such as Language Arts, Mathematics, History, Geography, Science and Visual Arts.
What Apps are used in the technology projects?
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Access, Forms, My Apps, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drawings, Sites, Animate, Photoshop, Kidblog, Scratch and Python 3 .
How do KidsCampus technology projects support STEM?
KidsCampus Technology Projects teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an applied curriculum. Problem based learning scientific method, innovation and critical thinking are key objectives. Meaningful, real-world tasks engage student's interest. Inquiry based education challenges and inspire students to take an active role. Workplace skills are built in a blended learning environment.