STEM is an approach to learning and development that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Through STEM, students develop key skills including:
problem solving
creativity
critical analysis
teamwork
independent thinking
initiative
communication
digital literacy.
Why is STEM important?
The global economy is changing. Current jobs are disappearing due to automation and new jobs are emerging every day as a result of technological advances.
The continual advances in technology are changing the way students learn, connect and interact every day. Skills developed by students through STEM provide them with the foundation to succeed at school and beyond.
Employer demand for STEM qualifications and skills is high, and will continue to increase in the future. Currently, 75 per cent of jobs in the fastest growing industries require workers with STEM skills. To be competitive, the Australian workforce needs people who can adapt to a changing workplace.
STEM empowers individuals with the skills to succeed and adapt to this changing world.
404 Academy STEM program focuses on:
Coding, Robotics, ESports, Video Production, Drones, and Data Analytics
CODING – HELPS STUDENTS LEARN PROGRAMMING AND DEVELOP PROBLEM-SOLVING & CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
ROBOTICS – INVOLVES UNDERSTANDING THE COMPONENTS OF A ROBOT, THE FUNCTIONING OF A ROBOT, AND THE BUILDING AND PROGRAMMING OF A ROBOT. IT IS A FUN AND INNOVATIVE WAY TO TEACH CHILDREN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS) CONCEPTS
ESPORTS – STUDENTS GAIN USEFUL SKILLS FROM PARTICIPATING IN ESPORTS THAT HELP THEM ON A BROADER LEARNING JOURNEY. ANALYTICAL PROBLEM SOLVING, TIME MANAGEMENT, COLLABORATION, AND TEAMWORK ARE KEY. VIDEO GAMES CAN ALSO HELP TO IMPROVE VISUAL PERCEPTION, ENHANCE MEMORY, AND LEAD TO BETTER FOCUS AND ATTENTION
VIDEO PRODUCTION – WITH VIDEO PRODUCTION, STUDENTS CAN USE THEIR CREATIVITY AND TECH SKILLS TO PRODUCE THEIR OWN VIDEOS. FROM EQUIPMENT AND STORYBOARDING TO VISUAL EFFECTS AND EDITING, THEY CAN LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CREATING ANYTHING FROM A FEATURE-LENGTH FILM TO A VIRAL SOCIAL MEDIA CLIP
DRONES – LEARN BEST PRACTICES TO SUCCESSFULLY FLY YOUR FIRST DRONE, INCLUDING BASIC REGULATION, AIRSPACE, & PHOTO/VIDEO TIPS
DATA ANALYTICS – COLLECT ON-FIELD AND OFF-FIELD DATA FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES AND THEN ANALYZE AND INTERPRET THAT DATA LOOKING FOR MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS INCLUDING PLAYER PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH.