“Machshava Tova is really fun, and I love how much thought and effort they invest in us.”
Maayan Shalom, age 11, studying with Machshava Tova from the second grade
Machshava Tova’s children programs introduce the participants to new and fascinating technology in an open environment, encouraging curiosity and independent learning, combined with active study.
These programs provide equal opportunity for disadvantaged children from the Israeli geo-social periphery, who would otherwise not have access to basic education on computer skills and knowledge in advanced software programs.
Machshava Tova is the leading institute on the pedagogy of education in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. We believe that this is the most suitable pedagogy for cultivating a culture of innovation while supporting the future generation and its integration into the globalization and technological revolution of the 21st century.
The children’s program courses use a project-based learning (PBL) format, which uses the instructor as a facilitator for the children’s thinking processes, focusing on their interests in- and natural curiosity for technology. The programs develop research and analytical skills, interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. Additionally, they spark the children’s curiosity and impart them with new knowledge. We believe that technological, and entrepreneurial education at an early age will enable our young students to better integrate these skills in their lives as adults.
Machshava Tova’s goal is to help advance vulnerable populations in Israeli society through the imparting of technological skills, strengthening their confidence in themselves and their abilities, and helping them become interested in school-based learning.
Our courses are tailored to various ages. Children are introduced to many different technological tools and new learning possibilities, developing their interests as they develop a successful future path for themselves.
Machashava Tova’s programs for children introduce participants to new and fascinating technologies in an environment which encourages curiosity and independent learning, combined with imparting learning skills.
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Machshava Tova is a pedagogical leader in the education of STEM fields. We believe in cultivating a culture of innovation and supporting the next generation of inventors, who will help shape Israel’s future in the globalization and technological revolution of the 21st century.
The children’s program courses use a project-based learning (PBL) format, which makes the instructor a facilitator for the children’s thinking processes, focusing on their interests and natural curiosity. The program’s methodology develops research and analytical skills, interpersonal communication and public speaking, as well as sparks the children’s curiosity and imparts them with new knowledge. We believe that technology-entrepreneurial education at an early age will enable young students to better integrate these skills as adults.
Our goal is to advance vulnerable populations in Israeli society through technological skills, strengthening their self-confidence, developing confidence in their abilities, and helping them become interested in school-based learning.
Our variety of courses are tailored to different ages. Children are introduced to many technological tools and new learning possibilities, developing their interests as they create for themselves a successful future.
of participants acquired new technological knowledge.
have learned that they can use technology to help others.
have improved their sense of self-efficacy.(confidence in their abilities)
High-Tech Kid Championship
(Grades 3-4)
High-Tech Kid Championship is an annual program, with weekly meetings. This unique course combines technology and entrepreneurship for young children. The course introduces teamwork and a variety of personal and social skills to its participants. The group works together on a tech-based project, based on a pre-selected annual theme, meant to inspire social change. At the end of the school-year, each group presents their project in a national competition in front of prestigious judges, from education and high tech fields.
Make-It (Grades 4-6)
Annual program, with weekly meetings
An introductory course to the world of MAKERs and Digital Innovation. The participants learn creative thinking, independent learning and problem solving skills and develop a feeling of responsibility towards the environment, as well as gain experience in modeling and design software for advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, Arduino, etc.
Our Courses
Young Programmers
(Grades 5-6)
Young Programmers is an annual program, with weekly meetings. The participants learn what code is, its purpose and applications. They learn basic code language, using simple tools for programming games, videos, etc. The participants improve their problem-solving skills, and develop creative thinking skills and a positive attitude towards programming.
Technology and Space
(Grades 4-6)
A semester wide program, with weekly meetings. This course familiarizes students with the concept of space through the computer and the internet, while simultaneously developing basic skills such as independent learning, teamwork, creative thinking, and problem-solving.
Israeli Inventions
(Grades 4-6)
A semester wide program, with weekly meetings. This course introduces students to general inventions, with a special emphasis on Israeli inventions.
High-Tech Kid
(Grades 1-2)
An annual program, with weekly meetings. This course introduces children to the world of creativity online: animation, design, comics, creating quizzes, safely surfing on the web, etc.
