New Tech Kids | program

26 Aug 2016

Bringing Tech Ed to All Children

NewTechKids is on a mission to bring technology education to all children, including those who belong to families with low incomes who would not normally receive it. Kids with potential are everywhere and our goal is to find and nurture them. In September 2016, we will teach pilot programs developed by Stichting NewTechKids which establishes new computer science clubs for primary school aged students in two of Amsterdam's most economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods: Amsterdam South East and Amsterdam New

8 Apr 2016

Teacher Training Program: May 2016

By NewTechKids

NewTechKids is organizing a special five-week teacher training pilot program which will prepare primary school teachers to introduce computer science and coding concepts to students in groups 1-8 (ages 4-12). The program will be taught in the context of 21st century skills related to critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity and collaboration. The program takes place from May 11 - June 8, 2016 in Amsterdam. NewTechKids is partnering with the Amsterdam Municipal Library (Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam) to host the

9 Feb 2015

Programming classes via Ijsterk

By NewTechKids

NewTechKids has partnered with Ijsterk, an after-school program provider, to offer programming and computer science classes to kids in Amsterdam Centre and East. Through Ijsterk, NewTechKids is organizing a four-week, ‘Introduction to Programming and LEGO Mindstorms’ bootcamp in February. Starting in March, we will provide a 15-week ‘Introduction to Programming and Computer Science’ program with the mission of introducing kids to the fundamental concepts behind technology, computer science, programming and innovation. The bootcamp and the