1. 2016-2017AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAM

3. 1984 - 2016

4. INTRODUCTION
In today’s world, a fundamental factor in preparing children for the future is to have them experience
technology in positive and appropriate ways, and understand its impact on their lives. Finding
effective ways to build technology skills is a tremendously time-consuming task.
Our Computer Explorers (CE) Program, provides children with a chance to discover the endless
possibilities technology offers. Technology will play a critical role in the lives of future leaders and
professionals; children must understand how and why technology woks the way it does.
Computer Explorers not only teaches computer application skills, but also provides electric and
mechanical engineering, computer programming, film-making and editing, digital graphic arts, digital
microscopes, software design, robotics and other hands-on experiences. For over twenty years CE
has been providing technology education to children aged three and older across the United States
and internationally. After-school educational programs are in growing demand, as principals
recognize that the children build their math and science skills through exciting program offerings.
With a team of more than 600 technology teachers in the United States, CE teaches over 25,000
students a week and operates sites in the UK, China and Malaysia. Computer Explorers was CREATED
BY EDUCATORS FOR EDUCATORS and will provide an exciting after-school program for your school.
“The day is rapidly approaching when the primary discriminator between the haves and have-nots
will be the division between those who understand technology and those who do not. It will be age,
sex, color, or culture-it will be technology.”
Dan Golden, Former Director of NASA
Presentation to the Senate on Science and Technology
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5. COMPUTER EXPLORERS
COMPUTER EXPLORERS® brings USA & UK educational technology programs to the UAE. With over
30 years experience and 3 million classes taught we provide children access to unmatched
technology education. Through our specialized Computer Explorers technology programs we teach
children real world skills while reinforcing the basic core content areas of math, science, digital arts
and engineering.
Our programs deliver to your school:
Expertise:
Computer Explorers® has been in existence
since 1984. Our courses are based on both
educational research and nearly thirty years of
hands-on experience in the classroom.
Project Based Collaborative Learning:
Statistics show students learn better when they
create a finished product to demonstrate what
they have learned.
Studies show students learn more effectively
when working with a partner or as part of a team.
Today’s workforce is built on the concept of
team problem-solving and productivity. We
prepare students for their future employment
and careers.
Latest Technology Education Tools:
Computer Explorers ® use the newest and most
cutting edge technology and tools to deliver
courses that will build skills students need to
succeed in their future.
Educator Designed Curriculum:
All Computer Explorers® curricula are written by
a team of degreed educators with classroom
experience and tested by field experts. The
company was founded by American educators
and is managed by American & British
educators.
Meets & Exceeds USA & UK National
Educational Standards:
Our curriculum and lesson plans are designed to
ensure that we not only meet USA & UK national
standards but exceed them.
Uniquely Trained and Qualified Teachers:
Computer Explorers® teachers are specifically
trained to teach technology while guiding
students to problem solve their tasks. Our
teachers use technology to enhance learning
while using the USA National Educational
Technology Standards for Teachers as our guide
for professional development. All our staff have
passed strict background checks.
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6. RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
WeDo Robotics 1.0 + 2.0
Skills: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Programming
With the Lego WeDo Robotics Kits, you can build and program your own
robotic creations. Use concepts learned in Science class to combine
simple machines in order to form complex machines. Later, progress into
advanced robotics, as you program your robots to achieve tasks, respond
to stimuli and overcome challenges. Designed by th experts at MIT, this
system teaches simple machines, mechanical engineering, creative
designing and computer programming. This is a fun course that brings
out the critical thinker and task solver in you!
Level 1
Introducing student to the MIT designed WeDo LEGO robotics kits, students get an induction into
simple machines, engineering and programming.
Level 2
Students progress and extend in the WeDo robotics course building more complex robots and unique
design projects that combine simple machines.
Level 3
The WeDo 2.0 software is introduced as an integrative STEM robotics course. Pupils model reality,
conducting scientific tests & investigations with their robots, sharpening computational thinking
skills like logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and modelling simulations.
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7. RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
EV3 Edu Robotics
Skills: Computer Programming, Designing
Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with the most
advanced technology developed for children, unleash the creative powers
of the new EV3 to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and
do anything you can imagine. Follow 3D building instructions to create
TRACK3R, R3PTAR, SPIK3R, EV3STORM, and GRIPP3R and bring them to
life with an intuitive and icon-based programming interface. Grab the
enclosed remote control and take on challenging ready-made missions
and download the app to command your robot using a smart device. This
class ignites engagement and energizes learning through real-life
problem solving using Computer Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math skills.
Stop Motion Robotics
Skills: Engineering, Computer Programming, Designing
In this course students learn how to make a Lego stop-motion animated
movie. Students learn the principles of stop motion animation while
making a robot-themed movie. We will cover basic film-making
principles, story boarding and Lego specific techniques used in producing
animations that stretch the imagination. Combining the stop motion
lessons with true robotics classes means students develop an
understanding of positioning and movement while learning engineering,
programming and coding skills.
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With LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 hands-on, minds-on approach the only challenge you’ll
have is getting your students to leave our classroom! The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot revolution
has begun!
Our stop motion animation software makes it easy to capture images
and import files from digital hardware. Students will developing
techniques in onion skinning, chromakey, and time-lapse making their
Lego Animation a masterpiece! All files will be able to be shared with
parents at the end of the course.

8. RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
MinecraftEDU Combined Curriculum
Skills: 3D Modeling, Design, Operational Thinking
Thre is no predetermined objective, but Minecraft EDU is a is a version of
the game created specifically for use in schools and educational
programs by the Teacher Gaming community. Computer Explorers has
created it’s own high-standard curriculum to go with it enabling children
to create and sustain their own civilization through problem solving
challenges. Minecraft EDU works best as an integrated element of other
technology courses. Here are our recommended combinations.
MinecraftEDU Robotics
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Programming, Design
A combined curriculum where children take a class in each course every other week developing skills
in both robotics and Minecraft EDU throughout the duration of the course.
The children work together offline in our own CE Minecraft World hosted securely on our private sever.
They collaborate to survive creating everything themselves from scratch using just the Minecraft
blocks, their mining and crafting talents and their imagination and ingenuity.
Using WeDO 1.0 and 2.0 children learn basic to advanced engineering and programming skills to
develop and control simple machines before moving onto more advanced and complex robotic
creations.
MinecraftEDU Tech & Engineering
Skills: Engineering, Programming, Animation, Design, Robotics
This combined tech program uses MinecraftEDU as a tool to engage students. Our combined
curriculum teaches your child a range of technical and engineering skills that encourages the use of
innate creativity and imagination in a purposeful manner.
Computer Explorers will teach your child Arduino circuit board engineering, video-game design and
animation, green-screen technology, coding and programming and robot building -- all serving to
extend and enhance core academic skills. Each of these skills is then reflected and enhanced in our
private MinecraftEDU world.
Students practice life skills such as collaboration, team work and problem solving while developing
critical thinking, technology skills and confidence in their own ideas. The course culminates in the
creation of a personalized project combining new skills. It is a creative tech class that teaches your
child skills essential to a lifetime of success.
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9. RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
Gaming Tech Challenge
Skills: Operational Design, 3D Modeling, Coding
What if instead of just playing games and watching TV, your kids could
actually make THEIR OWN games and animated stories? Could your
students be the next big game developers? In this course, we give them
the skills to design their favorite console game, develop new elements
and work in teams to create both 2D and 3D working models of Minecraft
and other popular programs.
MinecraftEDU & Android App Development
Skills: Mobile Technolgy, Graphic Design, Programming
This course enables students to become creators of technology, not just
consumers. We are all part of the "creative apps generation". Computer
Explorers use an app-creation program where students design, create
and publish their own smartphone apps. The app-building environment is
intuitive and adaptable to children’s needs and abilities. Apps can be
tested in real-time either on a smart phone / tablet or in a browser.
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Level 1 (Grade 3+)
Combining Minecraft EDU and App Development, children are introduced slowly to the software to build an
informative app about their favorite game. Students are tutored through the program in small groups focusing
on children’s individual abilities
Level 2 (Grade 4+)
Once students have developed the basic skills in app creation, they move on to more advanced skills
integrating functional contact us details, live mapping and photo gallery applications into their app. All Apps
created will be beta-tested and revised on provided Android phones.
Level 1
Children learn to import simple characters and create simple animations. Using a template based game
designing software platform, experiments with editing tools, design backgrounds and invent creative ways
for your character to progress to the next level. Challenge their friends to complete the game first in this
ultimate personalized tech challenge experience.
Level 2
Uplevel to an advanced program that gives tools to create elaborate 3D landscapes, and control the lighting
and camera. Inspired by Minecraft, students select visual tiles for a condition (WHEN) and an action (DO) and
learn about cooperation, logic and creativity, not just about programming. Brainstorming, sharing and
remastering each other’s games, students learn to work like real world game developers.
Level 3 (Grade 6+)
Advanced students can take it much further using web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) or programming
(PHP) to create fully interactive high-level apps.

10. RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
Gaming Development & Programming
Skills: Graphic Art, Computational Logic, Coding
Dive into the world of 3D gaming design and programming by creating a
realm where your characters interact, build point systems and multiple
levels. Adding sound effects and special visual effects to create a
dynamic animation that can offer hours of gaming collaboration. With
focus on advanced gaming elements students will integrate animated
sequences and program variables to track progress.
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Level 1
Children learn to use block programming to create simple animations building up to multiple
character interaction scenarios, experimenting as they create their own program scripts and
animation sequences.
Level 2
Students continue to a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is
designed to be accessible to children yet stimulating and challenging enough to allow kids to
progress at an accelerated level. The programming environment runs on the Xbox, allowing rapid
design iteration using only a game controller for input.
Level 3
Like the designers at Pixar, students will use professional 3D creation suites which support the
entirety of the 3D gaming pipeline – modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing
and motion tracking.

11. RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
Fandom Camp - Multimedia Design
Skills: Graphic Art, Engineering, Literacy, Design
Many children now adore the Youtube sensations who create their own
multimedia content whether it’s reviewing music, gaming or pranks. Now,
it’s the kids’ turn to star in, direct, and edit their very own tech-savvy
videos.
Integrating digital music production, lighting and camera skills, and
greenscreen video editing children will develop the skills to gain their own
fandom. Much emphasis is placed on the technical skills behind the
VLOG Academy
Skills: Graphic Art, Digital Editing, Screenwriting
Students develop, pre-produce, and create a long and more complex
project than those completed in the Fandom Camp. Closer attention is
paid to video design, locations, shot choices, and subject coverage.
Students shoot on digital video cameras and learn how to compose,
direct, and light for quality images and edit using digital editing software.
Advanced students will also use Green Screen technology software and
basics in special effects creating split screen, scrolling and interactive
backgrounds. Classes focus on topics including digital cinematography,
screenwriting, editing practice and aesthetics, directing and creating
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This project based course encourage the children to work on their
communication skills and building self-confidence while learning how to
work well collaboratively. All students will be able to take home their mp4
file to share with friends and family.
content for social media channels.
Computer Explorers feels strongly about internet safety and students are taught how to act and react
responsibly and maturely on social media.
limelight and so students will learn to edit using graphic arts software, designing their own costumes
using e-textiles that combine digital light up components in clothing and accessories.
Computer Explorers feels strongly about internet safety and students are
taught how to act responsibly and maturely on social media.

12. TECH WEEK
Tech Week is offered as a complimentary bonus to CE schools to enhance their computing
curriculum. With a range of fun and exciting technology and STEM focused activities for students,
Computer Explorers will take over the school for 1 week!
Beginning with an interactive assembly for the whole school to inspire the student body and then
showcasing the children’s works at the end of Tech Week in another whole school assembly with
photos, videos, presentations and giveaways.
Alongside these, we also offer complimentary professional development session for teachers and a
photographer to capture the event.
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Case Study 1:
Cranleigh School Abu Dhabi wanted Tech Week to focus on the younger students to truly ignite
an interest and excitement for technology among their littlest learners. We worked closely with
the team at Cranleigh to develop a schedule of activities that suited their littlest learners and
made sure every lesson was designed to extend and enhance what was already being covered
in their computing curriculum at Foundation Stage.
Using our US and UK developed curriculum for preschool+, we delivered a series of hands-on
micro lessons that captivated children and encouraged independence when using technology.
The children in Year 1 and 2 were given more freedom and space for creativity as they were
delivered robotics and green screen film editing workshops where they worked collaboratively
towards an end product.
Case Study 2:
Computer Explorers have worked closely with The British School Al Khubairat for over 2 years.
When we delivered Tech Week at BSAK for Years 2-6, we knew that the students had a strong
background in technology and computing already and so we designed a plan that would excite,
challenge and test their limits. Delivering the Minecraft Technology Expo did just that. With a
range of different Minecraft inspired activities to choose from such as Gaming & Programming,
Digital Forensics, Sound Production and Music Editing, Arduino Circuit Board Engineering and
Extreme Robotics Challenges, students were exposed to a range technology skills that extended
their knowledge in an exciting and competitive way.

13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Computer Explorers UAE delivers high quality professional development for teachers and educators
with proven impact. We can support you in identifying the PD support that you need, and help
teachers design, develop and deliver the computing curriculum tailored to the specific needs of your
school.
Our Computer Explorers UAE PD programme has been recognized nationally to be of a high quality
and directly linked to classroom teaching objectives from early years throughout primary level
school. We have provided training at the Middle East and North Africa STEM Summit 2016 and are
involved in the tech integration in education facet of Dubai 2020 EXPO.
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STEM Integration
• Embed meaningful STEM stations in the classrooms.
• Develop skills in a range of hardware and software to gain an understanding of how to use
technology as a tool to developing learning in science, engineering and math.
• Gain a range of strategies that can be implemented in an integrated way throughout both the
US and UK early years curriculum.
Green Screen Technology in the Early Years Classroom
• Understand how to simply integrate green screen technology across the curriculum-
technology, graphic arts and photo editing but while developing childrens’ skills in social
interactions and communication, fine and gross motor skills
• Learn the technical skills to facilitate a lesson, become familiar with the software and
brainstorm areas of integration for their own year levels.
Intro to App Development
• Develop own ability to create mobile apps using freely available app design software.
• Develop techniques for teaching app design, both with and without a computer.
• Gain a deeper understanding of where App design fits within the Computing curriculum.
Coding & Algorithms - Online and Unplugged
• Understand how to navigate simple coding programs and create your own games.
• Develop techniques for teaching computer coding without hardware.
• Gain a deeper understanding of how coding is integrated across curriculum.
Minecraft in the Curriculum
• Learn how to create your own designs and find out how Minecraft can be used for teaching the
computing curriculum
• Look at the planning of Minecraft activities and ways to introduce programming concepts,
materials science, 3D modelling and more.

14. COMPUTER EXPLORERS PROGRAMS
In an educational setting designed to make learning fun, Computer Explorers programs are offered in
camps, after-school programs, and elective courses during the school day. Computer Explorers
welcomes students into a progressive curriculum that begins with foundation skills which rapidly
increase advanced knowledge, exploring, developing new ideas, and creating hands-on projects.
Computer Explorers Courses Provide:
• The use of cutting edge technology and
peripherals at a low per student fee. Because
Computer Explorers® uses the same equipment
in various locations, the cost can be pro-rated
over a number of different sites.
• Exploration into the fields of engineering and
applied computer science ranging from simple
to complex machines, building and
programming robots.
• Unique experiences in using technology based
tools including digital microscopes, movie and
still photograph cameras, scanners, photo
manipulation software and other creative arts.
• Instruction in technology applications and
internet research to build skills which students
will need in order to succeed in school and in the
work force.
• Skill building tools to support general
educational disciplines including reading, math,
science and social studies.
• Latest in circuit board teaching technology,
software and curriculum including Arduino
circuit board.
Computer Explorers Courses Are Offered:
• In multiple class sessions over a period of days
or weeks.
• In 1-2 hour sessions for each class in a course.
• By age/grade level differenciation to maximize
progression of skills at every level.
• Parent paid after-school options or in-school
add on to programs
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15. STUDENT BENEFITS
TOOL FOR LEARNING: Students use computers, robots, and other digital instruments as tools for
learning.
COMMUNICATION DEVICE: Children experience how technology serves as a cutting-edge
communication device through presentations, Internet research and exploration, graphics, and
additional media.
REINFORCE CORE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: Many of our Computer Explorers programs,
particularly the programming, engineering curriculum, and robotics integrate and reinforce
mathematics skills and scientifics principles.
EDUCATION-BASED CURRICULUM: All Computer Explorers curriculum is based on principles of
education and reinforces academic skills through its project-based learning.
INCREASED PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING: As students create and implement
projects, they establish their goals and define how they are going to accomplish them.
USE OF CONCRETE-TO-ABSTRACT APPROACH: Through their hands-on experience,
facilitated-learning and discussion, students are able to draw conclusions about other “real world”
challenges that they will meet in the future.
TEAMWORK: Children work in small groups to complete missions, challenges, building,
programming and realated projects. Momre and more workplaces are using a team-based approach
for project completion; the earlier children learn to work cooperatively in temas, the more experienced
they will be when they join the adult work force
TEACHER = FACILITATOR: Using 20 years of technology education experience, Computer Explorers
teachers are trained to facilitate, but not dictate, how students accomplish their goals.
INCREASED SELF ESTEEM: Students will exhibit pride in their completed projects and tackle future
technology challenges with confidence.
EXCITING LEARNING: Children learn about and experience technology cgallenges in an engaging
environment that seems “fun” instead of “boring”.
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16. ABOUT US
Computer Explorers® UAE is part of the Little World UAE®, a wider vision in bringing quality education
experiences to the UAE. Unique in the region, Computer Explorers® UAE, and Little World Discovery
Center UAE®, and STEAM Academy, deliver unmatched hands on skills to children from 4 months to
15 years of age.
The TechStars® programs by Computer Explorers® simplifies
the world of educational technology while connecting to science,
technology, engineering, math, programming and digital art. All
of our TechStar® courses are project based, hands-on and
designed to make learning fun!
Our courses are designed for children aged 3-15 years of age.
Using age appropriate software and instruction, students are
encouraged to work on collaborative projects and brainstorm
solutions to reach their highest potential.
www.computerexplorers.com/uae
Little World Discovery Center UAE ® is a place like no other in
Abu Dhabi! It’s where children’s entertainment meets education.
Through experimental play-based learning experiences, children
at Little World ® have fun doing what they do best—creating,
designing, building and role-playing. Little World offers STEM
fieldtrips for KG to Grade 6 including science, tech, drama and
more. Bespoke fieldtrips can be mapped to US + UK curriculum
or themed to your class topic.
www.littleworlduae.com
STEAM Academy is a new inquiry-based Kindergarten
Readiness program for children ages 3-4 years old. We build on
students’ natural sense of curiosity with inquiry-based
discovery. Students at STEAM Academy interact daily with
scientific concepts and experiments, computers and technology,
constructing and engineering, graphic arts, language,
mathematics and character development in a highly active
participatory learning environment.
www.littleworlduae.com/steamacademy
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