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10 Apr 2025

2025 School Holiday Bootcamps

The earlier kids learn about computer science and digital literacy, the better. Since many don't learn these subjects in regular school, NewTechKids' bootcamps are a great way to introduce them in a fun and social way. Too busy during the week? Register kids ages 8-12 for the school holiday bootcamps we teach during every Dutch school holiday period. Taught in a combination of Dutch and English by professional teachers or experienced computer science instructors, our

Mind over Matter (with a Didgeridoo thrown into the mix)

By NewTechKids

"We don't want help. We can do it on our own." During a recent NewTechKids computer science class at an Amsterdam primary school, we challenged students to design robots which can play musical instrument toys. Our collection of toy instruments includes a plastic didgeridoo which has never been used. When I mentioned this and challenged students to choose it, a pair of girls grabbed it. Not just any girls: a pair that loves building, figuring

27 Aug 2024

Video Games as theme of new digital literacy programs

By NewTechKids

NewTechKids is returning to Wereldwijs primary school in Amsterdam southeast for the third year in a row. We'll be teaching digital literacy programs to all classes in the entire school over the 2024-2025 school year. We'll be teaching an 'Intro to Technology and Responsible Usage' to the youngest students which covers topics such as online safety, responsible usage, being creative with tech (not only passive consumption) and coding. Our teaching team is testing the limits

4 Sep 2024

NewTechKids is Looking for Freelance Teachers

By NewTechKids

Are you a qualified teacher who wants to transform the way technology education is delivered to primary school students? Do you believe that technology education includes both computer science and the ability to think critically and ethically about technology? Are you committed to creating great, in-person learning experiences between kids and between kids and their teacher? NewTechKids is looking for freelance student teachers or qualified teachers to join our team. The most important requirements are

5 Sep 2024

Exploring North American Universities with STEAM Programs

By NewTechKids

Post by Deborah Carter, NewTechKids' Founder and Managing Director This summer, my son and I travelled to North America, in part to visit several university campuses and learn about programs which combine design, engineering and technology. We visited McGill University in Montreal, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Stanford University in Palo Alto, University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Los Angeles. It was a fascinating peak inside some highly-ranked universities in Canada and

29 Jun 2024

Montessori School Students Experience NewTechKids Workshop

By NewTechKids

If it were up to students at the 7e Montessori School in Amsterdam, robot manufacturers and AI engineers would be in the hot seat if the robots they used to produce food made people sick. On June 28th, NewTechKids taught a special robotics and coding and robotics workshop to help celebrate the end of the school year. Students ages 9-12 discussed the key role that the Netherlands plays in global food production and then designed, built

29 Jun 2024

NewTechKids Available to Teach for Schools and After-School Clubs this Fall

By NewTechKids

Do you know of any schools or after-school clubs in the Amsterdam area looking to integrate technology lessons during the 2024-2025 school year? If so, NewTechKids has time slots open for Fall 2024. NewTechKids is expanding the number of classes it teaches in Amsterdam during the 2024-2025 school year. Our teaching team is available to teach during school hours (our preference) or after school. We can teach children ages 4-12 in Dutch, English or a

1 Mar 2024

Teaching new Dutch-Moroccan language bootcamp

By NewTechKids

A month ago, NewTechKids received a phone call out of the blue from one of the founders of the Drarija Taalclub, an organization dedicated to providing after-school activities for Moroccan children in Amsterdam West. Operated out of MAQAM, a Moroccan cultural centre in Amsterdam New West, the club's goal is to offer activities such as cooking, mathematics and singing in the Moroccan language to instil cultural pride and connect Dutch-born kids with the culture of

9 Jan 2024

Hacker Training as a hook to introduce digital literacy in primary school

By NewTechKids

There's something about hackers which makes kids sit up and become interested in learning about technology. Since mid-November, NewTechKids has been teaching a digital literacy course for all group 5 and 6 students (approx. ages 9-10) at Wereldwijs Primary School in Amsterdam Southeast. Under the theme of hacker training, students are learning about digital literacy and acquiring important critical thinking, problem-solving and tech skills. Our customized curriculum covers topics such as online safety and digital

18 Jun 2024

Factors for Raising a Tech Inventor

By NewTechKids

NewTechKids has taught thousands of primary school aged children about computer science, coding, robotics, design and critical thinking about technology. What we've found is that while enrolling kids in computer science programs is a great first step, it's only one of the factors which influence the likelihood that kids will choose a tech-related study, training or career path down the line. In order to imprint the importance of tech and reinforce the desire to master