Apple this morning announced a new partnership designed to train more people to code using its own programming language, Swift. The company says it’s now working with the Oakland-based nonprofit organization Dream Corps on the initiative, which will see Apple providing technology along with curriculum guidance, professional support and advocacy to individuals in middle and high […]
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pi-top’s latest edtech tool doubles down on maker culture
London-based edtech startup, pi-top, has unboxed a new flagship learn-to-code product, demoing the “go anywhere” Pi-powered computer at the Bett Show education fare in London today. Discussing the product with TechCrunch ahead of launch, co-founder and CEO Jesse Lozano talked up the skills the company hopes students in the target 12-to-17 age range will develop and […]
View More pi-top’s latest edtech tool doubles down on maker cultureThe ultimate guide to gifting STEM toys: tons of ideas for little builders
The holiday season is here again, touting all sorts of kids’ toys that pledge to pack ‘STEM smarts’ in the box, not just the usual battery-based fun. Educational playthings are nothing new, of course. But, in recent years, long time toymakers and a flurry of new market entrants have piggybacked on the popularity of smartphones […]
View More The ultimate guide to gifting STEM toys: tons of ideas for little buildersKano’s latest computer kit for kids doubles down on touch
Learn-to-code startup Kano, whose products aim to turn kids into digital makers, has taken the wraps off the latest incarnation of its build-it-yourself computer kit. With the new flagship Kano is doubling down on touch interactions — urging kids to “make your own tablet”. The Computer Kit Touch packs a 10.1″ HD touchscreen, along with Kano’s now familiar […]
View More Kano’s latest computer kit for kids doubles down on touchGrasshopper, a learn-to-code app from Google’s Area 120 incubator, goes live
Google’s internal incubator, Area 120, is today releasing its next creation: a learn-to-code mobile app for beginners called Grasshopper. At launch, the app teaches would-be coders how to write JavaScript, via short lessons on their iPhone or Android device. The goal is to get coders proficient in the basics and core concepts, so they can […]
View More Grasshopper, a learn-to-code app from Google’s Area 120 incubator, goes liveMicrosoft launches AI and entry-level software development courses
Microsoft today launched two new courses in its online education program for developers: an entry-level software development class and an AI course for more advanced developers who want to expand their knowledge of machine learning. It’s no secret that there aren’t enough data scientists and machine learning developers available to fulfill the current demand. It’s […]
View More Microsoft launches AI and entry-level software development coursesSony now has a Koov robotics learning kit for US classrooms
The Koov Educator Kid is up for pre-order today, with an estimated shipping date of March 25. Read More
View More Sony now has a Koov robotics learning kit for US classrooms17 STEM-focused gifts to inspire kids to learn coding and love robotics
This year’s STEM gift guide reflects the boom in ‘educational’ techie toys — featuring programmable and controllable robots of all stripes and shapes, as well as some fully fledged learn-to-code computers and a few lower tech alternatives for variety. Read More
Pip is a retro games console for kids to learn coding
Another UK startup is using Pi electronics as the foundation for an edtech business idea, and Kickstarter to try to crowdfund their product: A learn-to-code retro games console. Read More
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