After a long history of educating in technology (STEAM), both in-person in schools and online, IGNITE Serious Play will offer its successful products starting in March Programming courses with Minecraft Education to boys and girls of between 7 and 14 years old in Latin America.
It is a very comfortable and flexible format with Sessions from Monday to Thursday, 1 hour long per week, where you can choose classes in Spanish or English, depending on the day of the week. The smallest ones, 7 and 9 years between, you will enjoy our course very much Little Explorers, while older students will be able to further develop their programming skills in the course Heroes of the Code Designed for students of 10 and 14 years betweenOur experience with Minecraft Education shows us that the educational version of this popular video game is a fantastic resource for getting started in the world of programming through a large number of challenges that will help them incorporate new concepts and technical skills.
What benefits do online classes with the IGNITE method offer?
1. We integrate technology as a daily ally:
In Ignite Serious Play's online extracurricular activities, we motivate students to learn to use their computer as more than just a source of entertainment, as we provide them with the tools and knowledge necessary to go from being consumers to creators of technology. Through platforms such as Minecraft Education Edition y Makecode Arcade, we promote the development of their creativity and technical skills (STEAM), so that they create their own video games, stories and worlds.
2. We promote learning through play
Our methodology is based on exploring the innate curiosity of the little ones so that they acquire all these key learnings through play and experimentation. We understand that the game (and by extension educational video games like Minecraft Education) is an excellent tool to maintain their motivation and help them better integrate all types of concepts. That is why we are committed to gamification as a fundamental element in the design of our projects. All our online extracurricular activities have been carefully thought out and planned with a gamified format with playful dynamics (missions, badges, progress) so that the learning experience is more entertaining, fun and digestible for the little ones.
3. We develop skills that prepare students for the future
Our online extracurricular activities, with a maximum of ten students per classroom, not only encourage the learning of technological tools but also focus on the development of so-called soft skills (empathy, leadership, teamwork, patience, creativity), to prepare students of today into the entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow. Therefore, in these extracurricular Programming and Game Design courses, students acquire skills and knowledge that will allow them to be more competitive in the digital age and at school. All while having fun producing their own video games, applications and 3D worlds.
4. All classes are taught by high-level professionals
The teachers of all our online extracurricular activities have a high-level technical background (engineers, technologists, specialists, etc.) and great experience in the pedagogical area, in addition to having been previously trained in the IGNITE method, so we can ensure that all students' doubts, concerns and suggestions will be resolved with accuracy, kindness and the greatest of patience. The boys couldn't be in better hands!
5. A national success points to internationality
Since we started our online activities, more than 15.000 students from all corners of Spain have participated in the great proposal offered by the IGNITE method. From extracurricular activities in the afternoons (one hour, once a week), to online programming classes for schools and educational centers, to useful vacations, we have achieved significant success at a local level, which is why we have decided to extend our activities to the Latin American public in 2025.
In short, IGNITE online extracurricular classes and activities help boys and girls prepare for the future, developing the skills that will be key in the coming years on a personal and professional level, while having fun, learning and developing as digital citizens.
Did you like the educational proposal of Ignite Serious Play? Then we invite you to find out more by visiting our website to find out about the days, times and prices we offer so you can choose the option that best suits your preferences.
