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1,630 50 1.3m SCHOOLS CORPORATES STUDENTS Empowering our clients with best in class education-technology solutions The EdTech Group brings together best in class businesses in education technology to help customers within the educational ecosystem succeed in today’s digital age. Together, our industry leading brands, Junior Engineers, CODEFLIX and SkoolBag, deliver world class digital technologies education and school communications software to support educational institutions, parents and students ABOUT EDTECHGROUP.COM.AU
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Throughout a student’s journey with us, they will be able to imagine, create and develop bringing to life robotic video games, wearable technology, wonderful digital creations their young minds come up with Junior Engineers has grown from strength to strength since its founding in 2013 and now delivers over 150 classes per week and over 80 workshops during the school holidays at over 150 schools and corporate organisations across Australia via a network of qualified engaging instructors
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Junior Engineers offers a comprehensive range of co curricular coding and robotics programs for students in Grade 1 through to Grade 10
Junior Engineers' Coding with Python program is a fun, hands on and engaging program designed to teach students one of the world's most popular coding languages, Python Students learn the fundamentals of coding and how to apply their skills in Python to the development of digital projects such as games, animations, software, websites and apps
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Junior Engineers' Scratch PLUS program differs from Scratch taught as part of the school's curriculum Our proprietary Scratch PLUS curriculum has been designed to extend and enrich students' experience with block based coding and the digital creations they can develop Throughout the term, students learn foundational concepts in coding and then apply them to solving fun and engaging activities that cater to different experience levels Many of the activities include cross curricular links and each term, students build complex digital projects which they can share with friends and their families Grades 2 6
This course will enable students to write simple programs in Python independently They will be confident in Python's syntax, and have a solid understanding of programming logic and key coding concepts such as functions, loops, IF statements, variables, lists, booleans, and recursive algorithms Grades 4-10
their level of skill or experience and offers a hands on approach to building coding, engineering and critical thinking skills Our activities booklets facilitate differentiated learning based on experience levels Our programs cover block based and text based coding languages as well as Arduino robotics. We are also able to develop customised courses specifically to meet your school’s needs.
The depth of our proprietary syllabus enables us to deliver a program that differs to and complements the digital technologies programs delivered in school as part of the curriculum. Our programs are structured to cater to every child and
Junior Engineers' Arduino Robotics program enables students to experience the fun and exciting world of coding and robotics. In this after school robotics club, students will gain skills and understanding working with Arduino, including coding loops, variables, IF statements, lists, operators and much more in a simplified version of C++ Students will build basic electronic circuits and program them using the Arduino microcontroller and components such as potentiometers, screens and buzzers Grades 7-10 Grades 7+
GamePal: build and code a hand held gaming console Autonomous vehicle: build a robotic vehicle and code it with artificial intelligence. Smart watch: build and program your own smart watch Safe: build and code a personal safe with lock pad Robotic arm: build and code a robotic arm to pick up and move objects JNRENGINEERS.COM.AU
Junior Engineers' Coding with Minecraft program is designed to teach students the fundamentals of coding with Minecraft Education. Students will use drag and drop coding to teleport across large bodies of water, create sandstorms and earthquakes, make it rain pigs and chickens, create zombies and more! Each term has a new focus including chemical and electrical engineering Students learn about chemical reactions, atomic structures, electrical circuits, semi automatic farms, lava traps, high rise elevators and rocket ships! Grades 2-6
Junior Engineers' App Develop program teaches students to wireframe and design a real app prototype to solve the world's problems Students will learn how to ideate, problem solve and develop an app, with real functionality and digital features Students will work on an initial app idea, name, user stories, logo and wireframing Finally they will specify a feature list, wireframe and prototype their app with Marvel With our knowledgeable instructors, this fun, hands on program is suitable for students with a variety of experience levels and will equip them with digital skills for future careers as well as building logical thinking and problem solving ability 6 to your school
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With our knowledgeable instructors, this fun, hands on program is suitable for students with a variety of experience levels and will equip them with digital skills for future careers as well as building logical thinking and problem solving ability 4 10
Junior Engineers' Introduction to JavaScript program teaches students text based coding with one of the world's most widely utilised and versatile coding languages, JavaScript Students will gain a thorough understanding of JavaScript, including loops, conditionals, variables, lists, booleans and functions through practical application Using these skills, students will complete a variety of fun challenges and engaging digital projects such as solving fun and challenging puzzles and developing classic games
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HOLIDAY PROGRAM CURRICULUM Combining cutting edge content with engaging and immersive activities, Junior Engineers' school holiday coding programs are catered to students of all ages and experience levels From game development and robotics to filmmaking and app prototyping, the holiday programs are designed to engage and educate students and continue their learning experience beyond the classroom Programs are delivered at partnering schools and are open to students from primary to high school Online JNRENGINEERS.COM.AU
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Integrating digital technologies into the broader curriculum This program teaches pedagogical methods to incorporate technology into the broader curriculum Teaching resources and tips to deliver the Digital Technologies Curriculum This program focuses on the resources available to support the delivery of the Digital Technologies Curriculum including access to useful websites and programs and how to operate in a blended, bring your own device environment
Text-based coding through gamification with CodeMonkey Implement text based coding into the classroom with ease using CodeMonkey No prior experience required to successfully start teaching students text based coding Access fully guided lesson plans and a repository of video tutorials
If you're a principal, school business manager or teacher who believes in the value of a STEM program like ours and would like to add to your school's curriculum contact 1300partnerships@jnrengineers.com.au089344
Introduction to coding and robotics using Arduino, a microcontroller and programmable computer on a microchip Learn the basics of Arduino, from working with the integrated development environment, to building a small electronic device and then programming a game on the Jdevice
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Junior Engineers is proud to offer a range of professional development programs to help build teacher capability in order to support the delivery of the Digital Technologies Curriculum in a fun and engaging manner Our workshops have been developed by qualified teachers who specialise in STEM and understand effective pedagogy and the Digital Technologies Curriculum Each program is delivered by our team of qualified teachers who will extend your capabilities so you’re left feeling confident in your ability to integrate digital technologies into your classroom
We recognise that teachers have differing levels of experience with digital technologies, so we have developed a range of programs of varying complexity in order to align the content to your experience level By the end of each program, you will leave with the confidence to start teaching coding in an engaging way that achieves the best outcomes for your students
Coding with Micro:bits Learn how visual block code can control a Micro:bit, including live demonstrations Discover practical approaches for teaching young students to program using Micro:bits Block-based coding with Scratch Learn to teach Scratch beyond the basics. Understand how coding with Scratch links to the Digital Technologies Curriculum and what content descriptors are being covered. Assess student achievement when using Scratch.
"It's a way of engaging our people and their families and serves as a bit of a reward for working here." -- Michell Bagnall, CEO RACQ Bank
HOW IT WORKS We manage all enrolments Option to subsidise cost for parents We provide materials for promotion Insurance, instructor blue card and vaccination checks all covered by us Fostering a family-positive work environment Reap the rewards of a family positive workplace, including increased employee engagement and boosted productivity
The fabulous team at Junior Engineers delivers real coding in a polished and engaging program that they change up each time... students excitedly show you what they've built at the end of the day." livery Manager Junior Engineers brings fun, engaging and educational programs in STEM, coding and robotics to your workplace, delivering fun and pertinent educational outcomes for students while relieving the pressure on staff to arrange holiday activities Fostering family positive environments, diversity and inclusion through education THE INITIATIVE
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Convenienteducationaland Delivering pertinent educational outcomes for students while relieving the pressure on employees to arrange holiday activities Offering family inclusive opportunities within the workplace results in employees feeling valued and positions organisation as an employer of choice Diversity and inclusion
Parents are always looking for engaging activities for their students during the school holidays and corporate organisations are constantly looking for new ways to foster diversity, inclusion and productivity within the workplace.
THE INITIATIVE ABOUT THE PROGRAM DEADLYCODERS Creating accessible pathways for Indigenous engineers, inventors, visionaries and innovators.
The program will provide an opportunity for students to collaborate with each other and instructors, engage in hands on coding gamification, connect with heritage by speaking to local elders and mentors from community and be inspired to continue learning from home and beyond.
The Goal The Opportunity The Inspiration Closing the Gap by providing fully funded, accessible and exciting coding & STEAM programs to Indigenous students Early positive experiences with STEAM are a powerful influence, leading students to confidently choose STEAM fields in academia & career Community figures and role models connect with the students, inspiring them to follow in the footsteps of the First Engineers on this land
Delivered by Junior Engineers, Deadly Coders partners with schools, universities, government and corporations to provide fully subsidised coding and robotics learning experiences for Indigenous youth. Opening a space for creativity, exploration and learning for Indigenous communities, to "close the gap" in STEAM industries.
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The program curriculum is specifically curated to impart fundamental 21st century skills to set Indigenous students up for success in STEAM related fields and to help build an inclusive and diverse future STEAM workforce By leveling the playing field through the delivery of engaging and educational programs in digital technologies, Deadly Coders aims to provide opportunities that are not typically afforded to Indigenous participation in STEAM
The easy to use platform enables you to align your coding instruction in class with outcomes in the Digital Technologies Curriculum Guide your students to coding mastery using our best in class platform DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CURRICULUM Students get to build hundreds of digital projects, using the latest and most popular coding languages and platforms All of the content has been designed to maximise student engagement while delivering the fundamentals of coding ENGAGING CONTENT The platform offers age appropriate modules for students aged 7 17. Site licenses are available for schools WHOLE SCHOOL SOLUTION With CODEFLIX, teachers are not required to have any prior experience to teach coding to students. The platform includes comprehensive downloadable resources to support your delivery as well as certificates of completion for each student. FOR EVERY TEACHER CODEFLIX is the leading, online video streaming service for students aged 7 – 17 providing fun, engaging and educational videos on the most popular coding, robotics and digital technologies topics CODEFLIX.AU CODEFLIX COM AU/SCHOOLS Get a demo and site license pricing CONTACT: ADMIN@CODEFLIX.COM.AU
Achieve key competencies in the Digital Technologies Curriculum with a comprehensive solution that enables teachers to implement coding with ease Made by teachers for teachers Norexperienceequired Ease of use The platform offers pedagogical video tutorials, covering a range of expertly curated curriculums With CODEFLIX, teachers are not required to have any prior experience to teach coding to students Achieve key competencies in the Digital Technologies curriculum that can be implemented with ease by any teacher Set your teachers up with the right tools to teach, track and assess their students’ learning in the fundamentals of coding Deliver, track and Cassess ontent levels for all student ages and levels of experience from beginner to intermediate and advanced CODEFLIX.AU/SCHOOLS
Game-based learning Detailed lesson plans Automatic grading and reporting For teachers to successfully implement the Digital Technologies Curriculum, they will need the right tools to teach, track and assess their students’ learning in the fundamentals of coding. CodeMonkey offers a comprehensive solution that enables teachers to implement coding into the classroom without any prior experience. CodeMonkey offers: Junior Engineers is a preferred supplier of the Department of Education under a Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) DETSOA 85572E for the provision of Online Instructional Software We guarantee that EVERY teacher can confidently teach coding with CodeMonkey! Curriculum aligned Achieve key competencies in the Digital Technologies Curriculum. WHY CODEMONKEY? No prior coding experience required With CodeMonkey, teachers are not required to have any prior experience to teach coding to students Track progress CodeMonkey is self marking and contains a teacher dashboard that tracks student progress and reports results Fully supported Access to hundreds of lesson plans, video tutorials and local support to ensure that you’re ready for delivery THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED CODING PLATFORM THAT SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CURRICULUM Whole school solution The platform offers age appropriate modules for students in grades K 12 Site licenses are available for schools
CodeMonkey provides you with a whole school solution (K 12) Under a school site license, you will have access to every module covering multiple coding languages for students of every age and experience level
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With Challenge Builder, students are able to test their understanding of concepts and apply their knowledge to developing their own coding challenges Students can share their creations with their parents, peers and the world After completing over 420 challenges in Coding Adventure, students can take their next step in coding! Game Builder lets students apply their coding skills to build real computer games which they can share with peers, friends and family Banana Tales teaches students the world’s most popular coding language Python This module offers engaging game based challenges, recommended for advanced students seeking to extend their coding skills in text based coding Coding Chatbots paves the way for students to learn text based code through the programming language of Python Chatbots are a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users Dodo Does Math enhances the way students practice maths with a fun cross curricular platform by CodeMonkey Using a real coding language, students will solve different maths puzzles and use code to help a Dodo bird reach its eggs!
Coding Adventure provides an easy entry into text based coding, by offering a game based coding platform containing over 420 challenges Coding Adventure has been designed for beginners and provides students with a linear pathway of challenges
Using the latest technology, carefully designed user friendly features and boasting dedicated, five star customer support, SkoolBag is the communication app that more than 1,200 schools across the country are using to streamline their messaging, minimise their administrative efforts and build a connected school community “The support system at SkoolBag is great The Admin team are supportive and friendly and there is a quick turnaround for technical support ”
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All in one communication tool for modern schools Schools that use SkoolBag’s advanced features have reported increased event attendance, fewer parent enquiries, and even increased fundraising dollars thanks to unique features like SkoolShare, a built in library of resources from which schools can choose valuable content for programs that focus on mental health, cybersafety, bullying, nutrition, fundraising and more
SkoolBag is simple, reliable and packed with features designed to keep your school community engaged SkoolBag’s state of the art software gives you real time access to usage data so you can see who is engaging with your messages.
SKOOLBAG COM AU “Having the app, push notifications, calendar and email in one place really simplifies how we communicate ” LYN FLETCHER Deputy Principal Dalby South State School, QLD SKOOLBAG COM AU Schedule and target notifications Create content groups for year levels, sports teams, staff groups and others Create and customise forms that can be signed and returned from any device Manage events and sync calendars Take payments via My School Connect integration Share documents, videos and photo galleries Restrict user access to content or the whole app Create, customise and share digital school newsletters from easy to use templates Easily see how many users have opened and interacted with your posts SkoolBag boasts features that make it easy to engage with your school community The admin console allows you to: SKOOLBAG COM AU Book a demo CONTACT: ANDREW@SKOOLBAG.COM.AU
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