Ozobot, a global leader in programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions that empower the next generation of creators from K-12 to higher education and beyond, has launched Self-Service Professional Development (PD) courses, now available for purchase on Ozobot.com.
The newly introduced courses offer educators a comprehensive toolkit for turning any classroom into a thriving STEM/STEAM environment, inspiring creativity, problem-solving skills, and a passion for learning. Launching with three courses covering programming with Color Codes and Ozobot Blockly programming, teachers will learn tactics to maximize the effectiveness of Ozobot’s educational solutions while gaining strong, transferable instructional skills and strategies that drive student success.
Ozobot’s courses, which cater to educators with different backgrounds, offer a curriculum that spans creative screen-free coding to complex programming challenges. Key features and benefits of Ozobot’s Self-Service PD courses include:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Three self-guided courses cover Ozobot’s Color Codes, Ozobot Blockly fundamentals, and advanced Ozobot Blockly programming.
- Easy Integration: Versatile strategies and resources for incorporating Ozobot into various subjects, providing a holistic STEAM learning experience.
- Professional Growth: Trusted educational technology practices and solutions enhance pedagogical skills and technical proficiency to stay ahead in the digital education landscape.
- Engaging Learning Environment: Interactive, hands-on activities that encourage critical thinking and collaboration among students in the classroom.
Michaela Baruch, Vice President of Education of Ozobot, commented on the development:
Ozobot’s Self-Service PD courses empower educators to seamlessly integrate Ozobot and STEAM curriculum into their classrooms, offering flexible, self-paced learning for convenient and practical training. Our products and PD programs make STEM/STEAM instruction approachable and valuable for educators across all grades and subjects, regardless of previous experience with computer science or programming. Our self-service courses empower educators with the skills and confidence necessary to integrate robotics into their curriculum, created in a format that respects their most valuable asset: their time.
Adding Self-Service PD courses complements Ozobot’s current professional development programmes, which range from Virtual Training sessions to In-Person Workshops led by its education team. Virtual Training sessions provide online training for groups of up to 20 attendees, while In-Person Workshops offer interactive, hands-on learning experiences for groups of up to 30 (U.S. only).
Ozobot, founded by a world-class team of educators, engineers, and computer scientists, combines cutting-edge technologies like Augmented Reality-based learning with innovative product design. Leading LMS platforms are part of this offering. Through its coding platform, Ozobot Blockly, the platform also provides its proprietary JavaScript and Python editors, which run native code on connected devices.
