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Roybi Raises $4.2 Million Seed Round to Produce Educational Robots

Edsurge

The two-legged, pill-shaped robot—upper half green, lower half white and small enough to stand on one’s palm—starts its lesson with a greeting. Designed for children ages 3 to 7, the robot, Roybi, aims to teach kids at home a range of early-childhood developmental skills. Roybi the robot. Hello my friend. The black cat meows.

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STUDENT VOICES: We need more women in STEM fields, and we have ideas for making that happen

The Hechinger Report

If we want to create successful and lasting pathways, for all young people, into fields like science, technology, engineering and math, then our voices — and those of the millions of other young women like us— must be heard. As a result, our generation’s relationship with technology and STEM education is distinct.

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How can we close the digital divide?

The Hechinger Report

Students from historically marginalized backgrounds are more likely than their advantaged peers to be treated as passive users of technology. The newly released National Education Technology Plan from the U.S. Teachers there give students many options for how to use different technologies.

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CoderZ Named 2020 Tech Edvocate Award Winner for Best Coding App or Tool

eSchool News

CoderZ , an online learning environment where students learn robotics and STEM by coding virtual robots, has been named a 2020 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Coding App or Tool category. A complete list of winners of the 2020 Tech Edvocate Awards can be found here.

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What Is Your Why?: The Importance of Computer Science Education

Digital Promise

Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) Director of Technology Mark Ray stated, “When students can control and build something and have an opportunity to have a small amount of control, it is powerful for engagement in school and as individuals.” Community Engagement and Advocacy. Integrating with the Maker Movement.

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5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces

EdTech Magazine

Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. There is no one-size-fits-all with technology. They work on any project they want, such as robotics. jena.passut_7651.

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53 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year

eSchool News

School and district leaders will be actively seeking innovative approaches, leveraging data, and collaborating with advocacy organizations and policymakers to bring about meaningful changes in how we educate English Language Learners. Older children have access to these solutions, so why not offer the opportunity for young learners?