Andy Larmand

  1. Eduporium Experiment | Mini MiP Robot

    Eduporium Experiment | Mini MiP Robot
    The search continues to provide teachers and parents with an entry-level robot that ensures little ones aren’t left out of STEM learning. This week I experimented with one of our simpler robotics toys, the Mini MiP, which is developed by WowWee and serves as a smaller, less complex version of WowWee’s MiP robot.
  2. Eduporium Weekly | How To Be No. 1 In 1:1

    Eduporium Weekly | How To Be No. 1 In 1:1
    Every student has different skill sets, different strong points, and, as we all know, also varied weaknesses. Some learn more quickly and might prefer visual lessons, while others require hands-on experience and maybe more than one attempt to master a concept. Luckily, in the 21st century, there is plenty of technology to help close this gap and level the playing
  3. Chromebooks are Key for the K-12 Classroom

    Chromebooks are Key for the K-12 Classroom
    Did you know we’ve partnered with some of the best computing brands, like HP, Lenovo, and Samsung to bring educators the best deals around for the current craze of Chromebooks? And, to top it all off, we also accept purchase orders and are willing to take as big of an order as you’d like! If you don’t know, now you
  4. Eduporium Experiment | Stikbot Pt. 1

    Eduporium Experiment | Stikbot Pt. 1
    Creative thinking, self-expression, and independent learning are all essential ingredients in student success! Here to help students develop that all-important creative streak is Stikbot—a personable, posable toy that brings a stop motion animation studio to your own living room or classroom.
  5. The Super Bowl Teams Aren't The Only Ones With A Game Plan

    The Super Bowl Teams Aren't The Only Ones With A Game Plan
    As Tom Brady looks to win his fifth Super Bowl ring on Sunday in Houston (and who doesn’t want that?), it’s one of the biggest weekends of the year for sports fans. Not to diminish the rest of the calendar, but it’s also big for 21st century education fans. As schools near their 100th day celebrations, we’re also looking towards
  6. Eduporium Experiment | Codeybot

    Eduporium Experiment | Codeybot
    When there are so many personal, educational robots to choose from, how can teachers be expected to decide which one is right for their students and what they are trying to accomplish in their classroom? The ‘bot they choose has to have just the right balance of fun and learning applicability. So, let’s learn about the Codeybot.
  7. Eduporium Weekly | The Roles Of School Tech Specialists

    Eduporium Weekly | The Roles Of School Tech Specialists
    You have your teachers. You have your administrators. And, you have your aides. Now, there’s yet another profession that’s come to life in lots of 21st century schools and it’s becoming one that seems to soon be fully present across the board. We’re talking about EdTech specialists and instructional technologists, who help educators integrate tech tools more effectively.
  8. Eduporium Experiment | Dash & Dot

    Eduporium Experiment | Dash & Dot
    R2-D2 from Star Wars remains my personal favorite character because of its sassy personality. Since I was a little kid, I dreamed of having a robot friend. So, if I were still a kid today, I would have begged to get my hands on the Dash and Dot, the playful robots from Wonder Workshop that are revolutionizing the way introductory
  9. Eduporium Weekly | 5 Can't-Miss 3D Printers for Education

    Eduporium Weekly | 5 Can't-Miss 3D Printers for Education
    In 21st century education, 3D printing is an extremely valuable endeavor, offering students in almost any grade a truly unique learning opportunity that combines creative design, innovative technology, and collaborative experiences. Contrary to popular opinion, 3D printing is affordable and effective and here are some of the best educational 3D printers.
  10. Eduporium Experiment | Syma QuadCopter Drone

    Eduporium Experiment | Syma QuadCopter Drone
    Remote-controlled (or RC) toys have been popular since the debut of the first RC car in the late 1960s. The newest RC toy on the market these days? Personal drones: little flying machines, often modeled after helicopters, with a set of propellers to keep them airborne. Light, easy to fly, and tons of fun, every kid (and adult!) these days