Hey Mom and Dad – this is something that should interest you! Not only will your kids have a great time this summer at Cybercamps Academy – this is the only program where your child’s summer fun translates into academic success! That’s because Cybercamps Academy is the only summer technology program that uses research-proven teaching methods and curriculum – just one of the many Cybercamps Academy advantages that no other summer computer camp has been able to copy.
An independent research study involving the Cybercamps Academy curriculum and teaching model, conducted by Dr. Michelle O’Brien Palmer, found that compared to other teaching models and curriculum approaches, Cybercamps Academy courses significantly increase higher-order thinking skills in kids. In fact, kids in the study group scored up to 17% higher on their standardized tests than the kids who were not exposed to our curriculum. That’s like turning a C+ student into an A student!
Okay, so what does that mean? What are higher-order thinking skills?
Higher-order thinking skills are the essential skills we all rely on and are important for success in school, college, and even a career. They include skills like critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, advanced communication, knowledge integration, and analyzing.
How was the research conducted?
The study investigated the relationship between learning outcomes and the unique Cybercamps Academy approach in a public school. The study compared kids taking our self-paced program that uses project-based learning to a control group of kids who did not receive instruction using our models.
Is the Cybercamps Academy approach really unique and beneficial?
Absolutely. The study found that the kids who received the Cybercamps Academy curriculum and teaching methods scored significantly higher in their higher-order thinking skills as assessed on the Washington State Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), and student observation data. In addition, the kids who received the Cybercamps Academy curriculum and teaching methods met all state technology standards related to the No Child Left Behind Act and used the full range of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.
What does this mean for you as a parent when choosing a summer computer and technology program?
Well, we think this is significant news. We’re sure you want the best for your kids, and we do too! That’s why we are constantly innovating. That’s why we created our own proprietary curriculum development tools and learning management systems. And, while other computer camps might simply teach your child a skill, we go far beyond that, instilling in your child the essential 21st century skills that help them succeed now and in the future. Most importantly, this study validates something that has driven our company from day one – that human brains learn more when they’re having fun™. So if you want the best blend of summer fun and learning — and to give your kids the greatest advantage from the experience — then Cybercamps Academy is the obvious choice.