With an aim to build the technical skills of the students, the Delhi government has partnered with HT Codeathon to make its students ready for a digital world. The program consists of inclusive coding modules, designed for students of classes 6th to 9th. It is a comprehensive 20-hour online interactive course for students of classes 6th and 7th who will work with Scratch and also design HTML web pages. For Classes 8th and 9th, students will get an opportunity to create and master computer solutions using Python and Game Development. Furthermore, parents can easily track and monitor their children’s progress.
The training will be provided to the students through an online mode and supported by their computer teachers in offline mode. Various contests will be held at different stages to prepare the students for a technologically driven world. Imparting technical skills such as coding and programming in school students is one of the most crucial steps in ensuring an innovative approach and thriving in a tech-oriented world.
To become a Codeathon Champion, the students will be asked to learn website designing using HTML CSS & JS (for Classes VI-VII) and Game Development with Python (Classes VIII-IX) through videos.
After the initial training, students will be encouraged to participate in the largest coding championship in India. The students who qualify for the first stage of the championship, will enter the Finale and compete to become the Codeathon Champion.
Under the HT Codeathon program, 12469 students from about 1000 Delhi government schools are being trained in coding and programming skills. Seven students belonging to the Delhi government schools are in top 100 students who have excelled in the coding workshops.