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Today, the world has become so technology-driven that the need for robotics is becoming more apparent. This is the reason why more and more schools and other academic institutions are gradually making it a part of their curricula.
Aside from offering students a chance to learn about modern advancements that make activities easier, robotics can also teach young learners how to be more creative. When they participate in in-school and out-of-school robotics programs, they also put their problem-solving, innovative-thinking, and resilience to the test.
Not sure how your students can benefit from robotics? Here are eight things your child can get if he joins a robotics camp or signs up for a robotics club during his student years:
1. Enhanced STEM skills
Creating a competition-ready robot helps students practice their STEM skills. This applied and interdisciplinary approach becomes the building block for the hard and soft skills they need to establish a meaningful career.
For example, kids can use their problem-solving skills and creativity to build a bot that can overcome certain obstacles. With his out-of-the-box thinking, your child will also have the chance to come up with solutions to any difficulties he may encounter along the way.
2. Ease of transition to programming
Computer programming continues to be an in-demand skill in the labor force. With more companies requiring such skills in their job posts, it will do your child good to have a solid foundation in this subject matter.
Fortunately, enrolling him in a robotics camp not only helps him learn how to build a robot but also serves as an introduction to programming. Remember that robots are essentially controlled and powered by computers. Plus, robotics is simpler to understand because robots serve as the tangible product of a program.
3. Socialization
Like any other type of camp, robotics camps also serve as a venue for students to socialize with like-minded learners. Hanging out with people who are passionate about the same thing he loves is an excellent way to establish camaraderie and develop friendships. Plus, it is a great place to hone his social skills through cooperation and teamwork.
4. Teamwork
Some robotic education programs involve challenges and competitions that add excitement to the subject matter. In fact, there are those that host “robot wars” where teams of young aspiring robotic engineers face off using their wits and knowledge of the subject matter to overcome challenges and prevail over fellow competitors.
The best part is that they will be tasked to work in teams. This means that they can cooperate, collaborate, and recognize the value of team spirit when coming up with a better robot for the competition.
5. Tech-savvy communication
Learning robotics means learning computer codes and other digital languages. By allowing him to hone his tech-savvy communication skills, you boost your child’s chances of making it in this technologically advanced world.
Although computer coding may seem like a foreign language at first, joining a robotics camp will help your child realize that it can be an enjoyable activity, too. In fact, there are programs that can make this language more manageable and teachable, regardless of the students’ age and experience.
6. Self-confidence and newfound passion
When he starts robotics at a young age, your child gains the self-confidence to take on challenges that he previously thought to be difficult. Plus, he’ll discover a passion for science and math – two subjects that are often dreaded in the classroom.
By engaging in out-of-school robotics activities, it is also possible that he would have a newfound passion for STEM-based classes. He might even become more eager to participate in activities related to these subjects.
7. Creativity
Robotics does what few fields are capable of: combining creativity with technology and engineering.
Since robotics is production-based, students have the chance to create something and make it perform certain movements, which, in turn, requires creativity. After all, how could one possibly make something – especially something that moves – without using his imagination?
Activities in robotics camps and clubs let your students create cool, interactive products. These also increase their engagement level and, inadvertently, help them retain more information.
8. Turning frustration into innovation
Robotics is indeed exciting, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it comes without difficulty. When learning about building and programming a robot, expect students to struggle and, sometimes, get frustrated by not getting the concepts right the first time.
However, these frustrations can bear the sweetest fruits, especially after learners figure out what innovation is necessary to overcome a challenge.
Aside from the practical applications of robotics, the struggles that come with learning it are also a valuable life lesson for students. To be more precise, it teaches them to persevere even when faced with difficult challenges along the way. It is also a good way to channel frustration into something more productive.
Invest in your child’s future
With robotics, your child can get so much more than learning how to build and operate machines. Enrolling your child in learning programs like robotic camps or clubs is an important investment in his future.
AUTHOR BIO
Maloy Burman is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Premier Genie FZ LLC. He is responsible for driving Premier Genie into a leadership position in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education space in Asia, Middle East and Africa and building solid brand value. Premier Genie is currently running 5 centers in Dubai and 5 centers in India with a goal to multiply that over the next 5 years.
