Interdean reviews the Robotics & Maker Academy initiative which will being in Singapore at the end of 2014.
Ten thousand primary and secondary schools are predicted to benefit from a new $2.8 million dollar Robotics & Maker Academy collaboration between Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP).
This collaboration is set to last for three years, and was co-funded by the IDA and SP. It will run till June 2017. Throughout this period the RMA will target 30 primary and secondary schools.
The RMA will be launched in the last quarter of 2014, so schools with an interest in Robotics and Engineering will be invited to join the programme.
This new programme will give students the chance to develop their knowledge as they learn to code and programme robots in a supported environment. There will be workshops and competitions to encourage their development.
These skills will be necessary to enable Singapore to gear up as the world’s first Smart Nation. It will give students an interest in Infocomm technologies and take on professional Infocomm careers in future.
Mr. Steve Leonard, Executive Deputy Chairman, IDA, stated: ‘Getting young people excited about building and experimenting with technology is easy when it involves cool things like robotics. We are focused on developing young Singaporeans to be confident with coding and building technology so as to prepare for an ever-evolving Smart Nation future.’
A spokesperson from Interdean, commented: ‘It’s fantastic to see educational investments like this occurring in Singapore. By encouraging students to have an interest in robotics and engineering, they are also securing Singapore’s future as one of the most advanced countries in the world. If you are thinking about relocating to Singapore and you have a child, then news such as this should be very reassuring. Singapore is home to some of the best education in the world. With initiatives like this one occurring, it shows that Singapore take education seriously. You can be safe in the knowledge that your child will receive some the best and most exclusive education available.’
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