Andy Larmand

The class packs on our store—available for many top STEAM items across disciplines—come with everything educators need and they fit in different instructional formats. The components often include the main product—usually 6-30 units depending on the size of the bundle. Then, there are various accessories, like chargers, project guides, and teacher materials.

We joined Robotical’s Head of North America, Hal Speed, to talk about the Marty Robot V2. Beginning with the basics, Hal demonstrated how to get started with the different coding environments and, in the replay, you can learn how to insert the battery, how to use Marty in unplugged mode, and how to access the Marty the Robot V2 app.

The EdTech purchasing process should be enjoyable, informative, stress-free, and as affordable as possible. Our team specializes in helping make all of these things happen by offering a one-stop online STEM store, free consultation, and a hassle-free quoting process to make purchasing as smooth as possible by helping educators identify key focal points.

Sometimes, teaching kids about coding can be complicated. Even with all of the excellent coding solutions that are available for teachers and students, it can sometimes be tough to decide where to start. So, in this Rising Resources post, we’re exploring SpriteBox Coding, a mobile app that educators can use to introduce coding in early elementary school.

The Cubetto is a wooden robot that educators can use to introduce kids to coding at as early as three years old. Perfect for students in preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten, it features a 4-part system that helps ease kids into learning coding concepts and creative thinking skills. Plus, with the Cubetto bundles, it’s easy to integrate across a whole classroom.

With SEL practices come opportunities for students to learn some of the most important social-emotional skills, like self-awareness, goal setting, social awareness, and more. And, when teachers can seamlessly add EdTech tools into SEL instruction, they can unlock new sets of benefits and expand the power of SEL when it comes to student development.

Detailed planning and commitment are essential in managing student learning loss as educators fully understand the pandemic’s impact. Not only are many students experiencing new academic-related gaps, others still need a whole lot of social-emotional support. And, it’s our belief that returning to social-emotional norms will truly help students academically. 

Afterschool STEM programs and camps have been around forever but they’re sometimes mainly for child care purposes. Recently, however, we’ve seen shifts in kids actually wanting to participate in enrichment programs to continue developing their STEM skills outside of school. And, the best part is that they often truly enjoy these STEM experiences.

Renee is an education technology specialist in the Atlanta Public School System and she’s seen firsthand how shifting from traditional instruction to more detailed strategies can truly impact how students learn. To that end, one of the biggest areas her and her colleagues have focused on is personalized learning in education. Read on to learn how she’s done it!

Xaviera receives $100 to put towards school supplies every year but, as we know, this isn’t always enough to create impactful STEM experiences. While thankful for that money, she’s also explored STEM grants to further her resources. Particularly as she works to improve her STEAM lab, these new materials will be super helpful for her and her students.