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Robotics in schools | Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher

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Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher

Gavin Kennedy talks to Phillip Haas, from 'Hands On Technology', Gershom Aitchison, Headmaster of Education Incorporated Boutique School, and Gordon Whitcher about the exciting world of robotics in schools. Discussion is around Lego Mindstorm and the value of robotics as part of the official curriculum, or as an extra-mural activity.
8 Apr 2018 English South Africa Education · Kids & Family

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