New virtual academy for Fife pupils
The Academy, which is split into two blocks, both of which are 18-weeks long, is aimed at pupils in P5-P7, offering them an introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming.
The course was designed by Fife College, which developed all material and set up a comprehensive library of video tutorials and resources, which allow class teachers to deliver the Academy in school.
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Hide AdThe 18-week programme is proving a popular addition to the primary curriculum, with over 1,000 pupils taking part from across Fife, and allows them to work through a range of basic programming on Python and HTML.
On Python, the young people can learn to programme games and the course will culminate in a secret message task, where learners can make an encryption programme to send and receive secret messages with a friend. The HTML element brings in practical and creative exercises.