Geeklama provides live, online coding and technology courses for children aged 6-17. Through project-based learning in small groups, students develop essential digital skills in areas like game development and web design, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Funding
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Problem
Many children lack access to structured, engaging technology education that fosters critical digital literacy and problem-solving skills. This gap can hinder their academic development and preparedness for future careers in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Solution
Geeklama offers a live, online learning platform that provides coding and technology courses for children aged 6-17. Through small group sessions, students engage in project-based learning, developing practical skills in areas like game development, web design, and programming. The curriculum is designed to enhance academic performance by building confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Courses are led by instructors with experience from leading IT companies and universities, ensuring high-quality instruction.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is parents of children aged 6-17 seeking to enhance their children's digital literacy, problem-solving skills, and future career prospects in technology.
Features
- Live, small-group online classes for children aged 6-17, with class sizes of 3-5 students.
- Project-based curriculum covering Scratch, Minecraft coding, Roblox game development, web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and Python programming.
- Focus on developing digital skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and confidence.
- Includes introductory career guidance sessions within the first lesson.
- Curriculum modules include creating simple games, mini-websites, chatbots, and exploring concepts like machine learning with the Iris dataset.
- Utilizes a learn-by-doing approach with tangible project outcomes such as arcade games and 3D object design.
- Instructors are sourced from leading IT companies and universities.