Technology

Taking Tech Outside: 4 Fun Ways Families Can Plug into Nature

Some parents feel like they’re in a constant battle to pull their kids away from technology and into nature. They want their kids to explore the world around them without distractions from games, texts, and social apps. However, technology doesn’t have to be the enemy of the outdoors. It’s possible to use smartphones and other …

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The Fascinating History (and Technology) of the Famous NYE Ball Drop

During the late evening hours of December 31st, hopes are high and magic seems to fill the air. Whether we are attending a lively New Year’s Eve party or cuddled up quietly on our living room couch, the sense of wonder for the year ahead permeates our thoughts. What will this next year bring forth? …

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Construction industry embraces tech

How Technology is Changing the Face of the Construction Industry

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. The past few decades have …

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Underwater bots are changing marine science and ocean exploration and conservation

Robots in the World: Underwater Bots Advancing Marine Research

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. We’ve already looked at how humans are collaborating with robots to make hospital visits safer and less scary. The ocean is a great place to start learning about the development of robotic technology. …

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How robots in the world are transforming hospitals today by Ozobot

Robots in the World: How They’re Helping Humans Improve Hospitals

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. Stay tuned to see how humans are collaborating with robots to enhance everything from marine research to mathematics. When you think about hospitals, do you worry about needles, blood, and scary machines? What …

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15 teachers provide Hour of Code inspiration with Ozobots

Hour of Code Inspiration: 15 Teachers Using Ozobots to Enrich Young Lives

Hour of Code, the STEAM education community’s version of Christmas, is coming up December 4 through 10. This global movement, centered around one-hour coding activities, reaches tens of millions of students. This year, Ozobot is getting involved in a number of ways, all with the aim of making this the most creative Hour of Code …

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Top 5 apps to relieve your holiday stress and stay calm

The 5 Best Apps to Relieve Your Holiday Stress

There is nothing quite like the holiday season. You can find homes and shops transformed and embellished in wreaths, lights, garlands, and other accents. The weather may be cold, but warm wishes are abundant. Spreading joy and love is the main motive this time of year, however, behind many smiling faces, anxious minds wander. The …

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Holiday Evo Gift Guide for young innovators

Hack the Halls with Evo

With the holidays quickly approaching, we’re saving you time with a new kind of gift guide. Instead of breaking down all the stores and sites to visit this season, we’ve got a list of all the people in your life who would love Evo. Read on to see why Evo is the small, smart, social …

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Robots from your favorite 80s movies and TV shows that still exist today

10 Robots from 80s Movies and TV That Actually Exist Today

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives.   Few things were more exciting for kids in the 1980s than Saturday morning cartoons or catching a movie on a Friday night. During this time, imaginations ran wild with the idea of super gadgets, robot …

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