Student Feedback & Special Commendations 2024

Testimonial: Woodlands Ring Secondary School - Intraschool FLL Program

"Woodlands Ring Secondary School (WRSS) is extremely pleased with the Intraschool FIRST LEGO League (FLL) themed program delivered by Duck Learning. This initiative successfully provided our Secondary One students with a dynamic, hands-on introduction to robotics and coding, utilizing the powerful LEGO SPIKE Prime platform.

The overall feedback demonstrates strong success, with an impressive 78% of students reporting that they enjoyed the lesson. The program achieved a high Overall Course Rating of 4.00 out of 5.00. Students were particularly satisfied with the quality of instruction, rating the trainers' knowledgeability at 3.88/5 and their engagement at 3.73/5.

The program was highly effective in cultivating essential 21st-century skills. The favorite parts consistently cited by students were the practical, hands-on activities: 'Building the robot' and the satisfaction of 'Coding the robot' to complete missions, as well as the 'Presentation' phase.

Beyond technical skills, the students grasped crucial soft skills:

• Resilience & Effort: "Not to give up despite the challenges."

• Teamwork: "Teamwork makes the dream work."

• Coding & Problem Solving: "I learnt how to code advance blocks and build the robot based on the mission."

The Duck Learning trainers were outstanding. They were consistently rated highly for their knowledgeable, clear, and engaging instruction, with one student emphatically stating, 'The trainer is amazing, you should give him a pay raise.' Their dedication was key to creating an immersive and supportive learning environment.

We highly recommend Duck Learning to any institution looking for a high-quality, impactful STEM program that successfully merges technical skills with critical life competencies."

Testimonial: St Hilda’s Secondary School - FLL Robotics Program

"St Hilda’s Secondary School is thrilled to endorse the robotics program conducted by Duck Learning, which provided our students with an intensive and rewarding experience using the LEGO SPIKE Prime platform.

The feedback from our students was overwhelmingly positive, indicating a truly successful program. The course achieved an impressive Overall Course Rating of 4.9 out of 5.0, with a phenomenal 100% of students reporting that they enjoyed the lesson.

The program excelled in content, with high satisfaction ratings across the board. Our students rated the trainers' Clarity at 4.6/5 and both Knowledgeability and Engagement at a near-perfect 4.9/5.

The program’s core strength was its success in developing higher-order thinking skills. Students consistently highlighted how the activities challenged them to think critically and practically:

• "I learnt that there are different ways to a solution."

• "Problem Solving at a practical level."

• The entire experience was valuable in fostering 'Computational thinking'.

Students' favorite parts revolved around the hands-on control and testing, such as "Getting to try out the different codes and machines I made" and understanding "That the robot must have certain conditions for it to work."

We deeply appreciate Duck Learning for delivering a program that was not only engaging but also highly effective in delivering fundamental STEM and critical thinking skills. We confidently recommend Duck Learning to schools seeking a robust and high-impact robotics curriculum."

Testimonial: Saint Gabriel’s Primary School - Robotics Program

"Saint Gabriel’s Primary School (SGPS) highly recommends Duck Learning's robotics program. This program successfully engaged our primary students in an immersive and practical learning experience centered around the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 platform.

The program's success is evidenced by the exceptionally high student satisfaction. The course achieved an impressive Overall Course Rating of 4.59 out of 5.0. The trainers, Faith, Arthur, and Skylar, were rated overwhelmingly positive, particularly for their expertise, earning a Knowledgeability rating of 4.94 out of 5.0.

The curriculum was highly effective in demystifying coding and robotics concepts. The activities fostered a strong focus on practical application and critical thinking. Key takeaways and favorite moments consistently included:

• Hands-on Coding: Students loved being able to 'code our robot to move' and directly applying concepts like the 'Colour sensor' and 'Line tracing'.

• Deep Learning: Students recognized the value of the experience, learning 'how to code an EV3 robot' and acknowledging that the course helped them to 'be better at coding'.

• High Engagement: The enthusiasm for the lessons was palpable, with one student noting that the '1h 30min lessons are too short', indicating a deeply engaging learning environment.

Duck Learning delivered an enriching program that not only introduced foundational robotics skills but also inspired a love for coding and engineering in our students. We look forward to continuing this valuable partnership."

General Teacher Testimonials

Many students expressed their appreciation for the engaging and interactive teaching methods. The trainer was effective in creating an enjoyable and engaging learning environment. - ICT Teacher

A significant number of students commended the support and guidance provided. Most students commented that they enjoyed the lesson and found it fun. - Teacher

I recommend this course because coding can let students know how to code and how interesting it is. I like Duck Learning’s methodology and lesson plans, PPTs are prepared in detail in advance. - Teacher

Helps students as it will broaden their horizons in the world of technology and allow them to gain more knowledge. - Teacher

Class was enriching and enjoyable and will provide students with more knowledge about coding and engineering. - Teacher

General Student Testimonials

The trainer was effective in creating an enjoyable and engaging learning environment. - Student

This course is useful for other students as they can gain new skills and knowledge from this course. These types of courses can be a small milestone to gain their knowledge and skills in AI. - Student

Instructor is cool. Knows how to relate robotics to science and math. Projects were fun. He made us laugh a lot. - Student

The programme is not only interesting but also encourages us to apply creativity in the project. - Student

Special Commendations from IMDA

The training in schools achieved a satisfaction rating of 80% and above, with an average rating of 4 stars, as recommended by students.

We encourage you to commend these trainers, highlight them as role models, and inspire other trainers to strive for excellence in the coming year.

Additionally, our trainers received a satisfaction rating of 80%, highlighting strong performance and positive student engagement.