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“This initiative aligns well with Strathcona’s goal to enable students to be creators of technology rather than just users.

STEM skills are a gatekeeper to many wonderful careers: by fostering an interest in STEM subjects in our students from an early age, we are giving them a head start for many interesting pathways in the future,” said Michelle Dennis, Head of Digital Learning and Innovation at the school. For example, by integrating STEM skills through play during the Nintendo Labo workshop, our students also developed problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking skills. “STEM is incredibly important as it creates a foundation for a range of skills far beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students from Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar in Melbourne (pictured) had the opportunity to test out the program. Nintendo’s new program, initially targeting almost 800 students, has been developed to help young school students to discover more about STEM in a hands-on and engaging environment. The program will take place in primary classrooms across Australia, with Nintendo Australia running workshops as well as providing Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Labo systems to participating classrooms, to help them reinforce skills such as communication, creativity and critical thinking.Īccording to the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, it is predicted that by 2026, 75 per cent of jobs will require workers with STEM skills.

This extension of the software introduces basic principles of programming and allows anyone to use the tools and technology within each kit to develop their own imaginative creations, from musical instruments to analogue clocks and more. Combining the unique play of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Labo with the basic principles of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM), Nintendo Australia has launched a new program for primary schools.Ĭompatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Labo allows users to make DIY cardboard creations called Toy-Con, including a Fishing Rod, Piano and RC Car, as well as play games with these Toy-Con creations through a mix of physical and digital experiences.Īdditionally, the technology allows users to become amateur inventors using a mode included in the software called Toy-Con Garage.