Welcome to iSTART Innovation Clubs

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

iSTART Innovation Clubs are hubs of innovation built on a foundation of expectancy by creating a culture for innovative ideas to find and develop expression.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

Train in capacity building techniques that use cutting-edge technology
Promote innovative expression while discovering avenues for developing inventive concepts
Move from discovery of an idea through successful delivery of products, services or societal infrastructure that add value in solving a clearly defined social or commercial problem

Hosting a iSTART INNOVATION CLUB

ARDUINO TRAINING

iSTART Innovation Club Sessions:

iSTART Innovation Club Entry and Intermediate Levels run for 8 weeks – Advanced Level is 6 weeks

Registration is due 2 weeks prior to commencement of a session

Club Requirements:

Completed registration in an official ISTART Innovation Club

Arduino Kit of materials

Use of a Computer

Mode of Training:

Face-to-Face

3 hours per week

What Next After Advanced Session?

Certified iSTART Developer A1

Qualified to register for iSTART Specialized Developer Training

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Level 1: iSTART with Basics – 8 weeks

Circuits – Ohms, Current, Voltage

Hardware – LEDs, Resisters, Capacitors, Wiring, Sensors, and Motors

Software – Program basics

Putting it all together – Practical exercises with projects

Level 2: iSTART with Foundations for Inventing – 8 weeks

Hardware - Sensors (over 20 different sensors)

Motors, WiFi and Bluetooth communications

Software – Intermediate Level of Coding

Intermediate exercises with projects

Level 3: iSTART with Advanced Prototyping Product Development – 6 weeks

Design and prototype

Arduino Nano & Micro

Soldering

Software – Advanced Coding with targeted training for individual projects

Projects geared toward product development

How to Host an iSTART Innovation Club:

Join our community of iSTART Innovation Clubs by contacting Wilson Kihanda (Contact information below)

Complete the process of setting up dates, times, locations, etc

Get the Word Out! Begin registering all who are excited about the future

Order the needed Arduino Kits of Materials for your club

LAUNCH YOUR iSTART INNOVATION CLUB AND GET READY FOR ADVENTURES IN INNOVATION!!!

To go to the next level please contact Wilson to set up a visit to your school or organization

Wilson Kihanda

Office: +254 796 893051