Through this programme, children with no prior coding experience are able to learn key mathematical concepts, and are empowered to create their own video games. As the process of game-making can incorporate elements such Cartesian planes, programming and logical thinking, McMillan and Gilham found this an excellent strategy to harness children’s creativity and thus cultivate their own knowledge.

This innovative solution aims to tackle the current disparity in STEM results between remote Australia and more metropolitan areas. According to Australia’s federal Department of Education, this issue is caused by difficulties in finding and retaining qualified STEM teachers for schools in remote areas.

Here’s where educational programmes that leverage online learning – such as Creative Bytes – can help to even the playing field.

Along with its holistic video-based curriculum, the Creative Bytes team is also providing training to teachers in these remote schools, ensuring that communities can eventually host their own self-sustaining coding clubs – keeping the spark of curiosity and creativity alive.

Online learning also helps to bridge a geographical gap, allowing learners in distant areas to feel more connected to the world at large through shared online resources.