Technology

Why Learning to Code Needs to Be Your New Year’s Resolution

The importance of kids learning coding and computer science in school is catching on worldwide. They ensure kids are ready for a future where these skills will be more and more vital.  But what about grown-ups? Learning basic coding and programming concepts can enrich our lives, too! Whether it’s opening up career options, practicing critical …

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STEAM After School - Top 9 programs for LA students

STEAM After School: 9 Exciting Programs for Los Angeles Students

Whether it’s shooting hoops or playing video games, there are a million ways kids everywhere spend time after school. Children in Los Angeles have another option, as well. After-school STEAM programs are a great way to keep kids entertained and engaged while preparing them for future careers.  Here’s a roundup of the leading after-school STEAM …

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Music to our ears - A conversation with Stewart Wilson-Turner

Music to Our Ears: An Interview With Singer And QA Director Stewart Wilson-Turner

If genuineness had a face, it would be Stewart Wilson-Turner’s. Our very own Ozobot Quality Assurance Director, Stewart, is one of the nicest, warmest people out there. This is a man who brings roses to all of us at Ozobot HQ on Valentine’s Day every year. Not only are we thrilled that he is a …

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How Administrators Can Prepare Teachers for New Tech

Ten years ago, technology was a fun addition to the classroom. Schools didn’t need the bandwidth to provide Wi-Fi to every student and textbooks were still the main provider of information. Today, it’s very different. Administrators expect teachers to use technology, and students (and parents) demand it. This often leaves educators struggling to keep up …

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New Ozobot Classroom - Announcing the future of STEAM learning

The Secret Is Out! Announcing Ozobot Classroom, The First-Ever STEAM Learning Management System

There are some big, exciting things happening over here at Ozobot HQ. We are thrilled to finally unveil what we’ve been secretly working on. As leaders in the STEAM education field, we know how important it is for educators to not only have the latest and greatest physical tools, but also a valuable system to …

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Street art meets audiovisual, an interview with artist and engineer Philipp Frank

Street Art Meets Audiovisual Installation: An Interview with Artist and Engineer Philipp Frank

Street art, also known as “graffiti,” has a history dating way back to the Stone Age, but really started to become a worldwide phenomenon in 1949–with the invention of the aerosol spray can. Fast forward to the early 90’s when twenty-something, Philipp Frank, started to discover his passion for graffiti writing. Little did he know, …

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Tech TOSAs 101 top tips for teachers to succeed

Tech TOSAs 101: 10 Tips for Teachers on Special Assignment

What exactly IS a Tech TOSA? We are lucky to have two former Teachers on Special Assignment in our community of Ozobot educators, Amanda Taylor and Christina Whitmire, who sat down with us to explain the role in their own words and provide tips and tricks for new or aspiring Tech TOSAs. Amanda Taylor began her …

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African American pioneers shaping the future of science from past and present

African American Pioneers: Innovative Minds, Then and Now

Last year, we shared the stories of 16 historic black inventors and scientists to inspire the kids in your classroom. These are people who are not always recognized for their efforts, yet their influence shapes the industries they worked in to this day. This made us wonder, who are the modern day inventors and innovators inspiring …

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Personalized learning 101 and how it's revolutionizing education

Personalized Learning 101

The term “personalized learning” became prominent in the mid-2010s, particularly in the world of educational technology. Personalized learning has been embraced by a number of big names in technology, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, education writer Anya Kamenetz says. Yet it has taken a while for its various …

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