VEX Robotics Launches Free Virtual Platform By TL Editors VEX Robotics has launched VEXcode VR (Virtual Robot) for those who don’t have access to a physical VEX Robot at home.
New STEM App Released; Study Suggests Benefit from Free PBS Kids Resources By TL Editors PBS KIDS has released the newest app in The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
CoderZ, Amazon Future Engineer Program Offer Free Access to Virtual Coding/ Robotics Tool By TL Editors The cloud-based platform features a graphical simulation of LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot and a CoderZ virtual robot named Ruby.
SoftBank Robotics America Launches STREAM Learning Tool Tethys By TL Editors Software developed in partnership with Finger Food Advanced Technology Group helps students learn to code through the use of SoftBank Robotics’ humanoid robot, Pepper.
Zenbo, the Social Robot Teaches Cyber Safety By TL Editors A cross-disciplinary collaboration at the University of Delaware has developed a teaching tool to deliver cybersecurity training in classrooms—Zenbo, the social robot.
CoderZ’s New Cyber Robotics 102 Curriculum Engages Students in Coding and STEM By TL Editors Cyber Robotics 102 has students work in an online virtual environment that features a new robot called Ruby and that accurately mimics real-life physics and a physical setting.
LEGO® Education Announces LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime By TL Editors LEGO® Education is celebrating its 40th birthday with the worldwide launch of its newest educational solution, LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime.
Robotics in the Classroom By Sascha Zuger This teacher taught students how to build and program their own game designs in tandem with computational thinking using the Sphero Bolt and littleBits Code Kit. Learn how he used these tech experiences as scaffolding for even more complex CS activities.
Root Coding Guides Kids in Robotics Learning By TL Editors Root Coding gets students started with step-by-step tutorials, adding commands and introducing features one at a time.
The Best New Hour of Code Resources for 2019 By Shannon Mersand Many of the activities provide tie-ins to subject areas like ELA, Math, Art and Music, Science, and Social Studies, so every educator can find ways for students to participate.
KinderLab Introduces KIBO Robotics Course for the Youngest Homeschoolers By TL Editors The rental program includes a robot kit and detailed curriculum.
The Softer Side of Robots By Kevin Hogan This research raises the prospect that robots, which are already used to teach second languages, could recognize when students are bored.
Discovery Education, STEMROBO Technologies Announce Partnership By TL Editors “Discovery Education is excited to join STEMROBO in bringing the highest-quality digital STEM and Coding resources to Indian educators and students,” said Will Lock, President of Discovery Education International.
Sphero Aquires Littlebits By TL Editors “Sphero and littleBits are on a mission to make hands-on learning fun and memorable,” said Paul Berberian, Sphero’s CEO.
Top-Rated KOOV Lets Kids Create & Code Interactive Robots By TL Editors KOOV is a design and coding platform where kids use blocks and sensors to build and manipulate interactive robots.
Back to School With Sphero Robots By Laura Fleming Sphero makes cool programmable robots and educational tools that aim to transform the way kids learn and create through coding, science, music, and the arts.
FIRST® and LEGO® Education Partner By TL Editors “The great addition of FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition to the Progression of FIRST Programs allows the youngest students to engage with STEM in a fun, hands-on way,” said Donald E. Bossi, president of FIRST.
Kids Learn Coding & Build Their Own R2-D2 With Lego Boost Star Wars Set By Michael Andronico/Tom's Guide The new Lego Boost Droid Commander set lets kids build and control iconic Star Wars droids while learning some basic coding.
Boxlight, Aldrin Family Foundation and ShareSpace Education Partner to Provide STEAM Tools By TL Editors Boxlight Corporation, the Aldrin Family Foundation and ShareSpace Education today announced that they are partnering to provide K-12 schools with new educational tools for STEAM learning
