Young Parishioners at Most Holy Redeemer Learn All About Coding And Robotics

by Daluxolo Moloantoa · Published February 14, 2022 · Updated February 14, 2022

Most Holy Redeemer Mission in Mmakau Village, northwest of Pretoria hosted a workshop in coding and robotics for the mission`s young people.

The workshop, hosted by the mission in conjunction with eSoftware Solutions and Mirae Coding and Robotics, is aimed at introducing young people to the fields of coding and robotics.

Computer coding empowers kids to not only consume digital media and technology, but also to create it. Instead of simply playing a video game or using an app, they can create their own video game, or even design their own app or website.

Robotics is the branch of science focused on learning about and creating robots or machines that can perform certain simple or repetitive tasks.

Engineers, mathematicians and computer scientists work together to build robots that move, have power and sensors, and complete tasks.

Robots are beginning to be widely used in such industries as the automobile manufacturing industry in many developed countries.

“It is of paramount importance that the Church fulfils its mission of teaching and helping our communities to read the signs of the times and respond accordingly. We need to help our children and young people prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

We also need to bridge the digital gap in our communities in South Africa,” said Mr Sammy Mabusela, programme director at eSoftware Solutions, when explaining the reason behind the workshop.

In countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom coding and robotics are official school subjects. Many schools in these countries host regular coding and robotics contests against one another. A recent Catholic Schools Week in Illinois, in the United States started with a coding and robotics contest between four Catholic primary schools.

The workshops conducted by eSoftware Solutions and Mirae Coding and Robotics, are meant to play a role in creating an environment for the early development of future engineers, scientists and experts in the world of technology, and in less privileged communities in South Africa.

“Technology should not be used to discriminate against others, or between the haves and the have nots. Technology should serve humanity and help us create a just society,” said Mr Mabusela.

For further information on the workshops, please contact Mr Sammy Mabusela on 073 852 3969.