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Initiative overview
The School of Computational Thinking was set up in the academic year 2018/19 to train teachers to develop programming and robotics in their classrooms. This initiative is coordinated by the National Institute for Education Technologies and Teacher Training (INTEF) in collaboration with the Autonomous Communities, which provide their own teachers for the project, as the education ministry does not have the competence for the teacher training in the regions.
In primary education, teachers use computer programming using Scratch 3.0 as a resource to learn mathematics. Arduino (open-source electronic prototyping platform enabling users to create interactive electronic objects) and working with cooperative learning structures let lower secondary education students enjoy creative technology classes.
Upper secondary (Bachillerato) and VET students begin practising Python language, mechanics and electronics contents using a simulator that enable them to programme devices such as drones, autonomous Formula 1 cars or robots. The website CodeIntef offers additional resources and information.
