Robotics made easy as 1-2-3 with new Mini Bots set

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The new fischertechnik Education Mini Bots offer a unique approach to robotics by making it simple for children to learn. These clever robot models make it easy to follow lines and avoid obstacles. This one set can build action robots using actuators and sensors, such as IR trail searchers and push-buttons. The Mini Bot programs are saved on the fischertechnik electronics module and can … Read More

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Visit Studica at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2015

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Check out what Studica has in store for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2015! Every year the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) hosts the largest annual gathering of Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals. ACTE VISION includes an exciting and inspirational academic agenda with hundreds of CTE sessions, a comprehensive Expo of the latest educational solutions and an array of … Read More

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Spotlight on the NEW fischertechnik Pneumatic Power set

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As we mentioned in a previous blog post, fischertechnik has added two specially priced sets to the STEM focused Profi line. Today we will look at the second of these sets. Pneumatic Power set from fischertechnik The fischertechnik Pneumatic Power set (#533874) explores the science behind using compressed air to move things. The set is designed for ages 8 and … Read More

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Countdown to CareerTech Vision 2015

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the countdown to ACTE’s CareerTech Vision 2015 is underway. A month from today, the largest annual gathering of CTE professionals will begin in New Orleans. Here at Studica, we are busy prepping for the event. As a reminder, Studica is extending an invitation to educators to be our guest at the CareerTech Vision Expo. If you are interested, … Read More

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Upcoming Education Shows: On the Road with Studica

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How does Studica ensure that we understand the needs of teachers, students and schools? How can we be confident that we are offering the best academic technology solutions to fit their needs? It’s quite simple. We take to the road to talk with them. We have real conversations with teachers and administrators. We listen. We hear what they need to … Read More

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fischertechnik Expands Free Elementary STEM Curriculum

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fischertechnik Education is expanding its free STEM curriculum to include fischertechnik’s Introduction to STEM II. The Introduction to STEM II is a more in-depth STEM set that focuses on technology and robotics. Similar to the Introduction to STEM I set, this curriculum uses everyday technology to engage students. These successful sets focus on tangible concepts that students are familiar with … Read More

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Force Friday Introduces Sphero’s Star Wars Droid BB-8

kristielCoding & Programming, New Releases, Robotics

In preparation for the upcoming release of the Star Wars: Episode VII, Disney has deemed today Force Friday and unveiled a series of toys and other items related to the film. Part of this event introduced us to Sphero’s latest robotic creation, Star Wars droid BB-8. BB-8 is the cousin robot to Sphero’s flagship product of the same name and … Read More

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Studica’s Upcoming Education Webinars for Teachers

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With a consistent wave of new products rolling into Studica, it can be difficult to sort through brands and find the perfect solution for your classroom. This is why Studica hosts webinars to help you get an in-depth understanding of the academic solutions we have available. September is our fischertechnik month of education webinars! We’re offering webinars on STEM sets … Read More

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