Allow us to introduce you to Colorado FIRST. Their mission is to deliver top-notch FIRST® Robotics programs to students across Colorado while striving to develop future technology and business leaders. FIRST® offers a variety of programs that are designed to inspire today’s youth to become the leaders and innovators of the future in the areas of science and technology. They are … Read More
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You may have noticed that many mobile robotics competitions have moved from an Omni-wheel chassis to a mecanum chassis. Why the change? How does the type of robot wheels used in your chassis affect your robot when you are competing? In this article, we will explore the differences and discuss the advantages of using Mecanum wheels instead of Omni Wheels. … Read More
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Yes, we know that GameMaker is an effective tool for teaching game design, computer science, and programming. But have you ever considered what other critical skills teaching game design can develop? When creating a game students enhance their critical thinking, collaboration, time management, communication, creativity, and time management skills. Why Choose GameMaker for Education? GameMaker is an ideal tool for … Read More
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Leveraging robotics in education is a powerful tool for teaching STE(A)M concepts and preparing students with invaluable skills. Mobile robotics is increasingly important in the world we live in. In this article, we talk briefly about mobile robots and their importance for education. We will also share some solutions and resources you can use to bring robotics to your classroom. … Read More
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As you are well aware, renewable energy is gaining more and more attention as we look for ways to conserve natural resources and provide reliable power sources. Renewable energy sources include solar, geothermal, biomass, wind, and hydropower. With the increasing importance of this topic, how do we teach it to our students and get them excited about it? For starters, … Read More
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GameMaker was first developed in 1999 by Professor Mark Overmars to be used in education. This easy-to-learn 2D game-making tool with its GML visual system is ideal for teaching coding and game design. In this article, we will explore the benefits of teaching coding and game design, take a closer look at GameMaker, and learn about the free resources available … Read More
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At Studica, we are committed to making teachers’ lives a little bit easier. With over 35 years of experience matching the latest technologies that best suit education, we’ve compiled a schedule of webinars for June that we know can help. Our topics this month include project-based solutions, Mechatronics, automation, control systems, courseware for teaching Microsoft and Adobe, teaching secondary English … Read More
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Ladies and gentlemen, May is already here and we’ve put together an exciting line-up of webinars. Teachers take note! This month we will talk about project-based learning and STEM education solutions. Find tools that help you teach Mechatronics, automation, control systems, coding, and game development. Find out how you can prepare to serve your secondary English Language Learners (ELLs) in … Read More
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November is the time of year to reflect on what you are thankful for. Studica would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to all the educators out there doing this important work. We would also like to thank all of our customers and partners who have all played a role in our success over the past 35 … Read More
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October is here, the perfect time for apple cider, pumpkin spice, hayrides, and helpful webinars for educators! We are excited to unmask our October webinar schedule. No tricks, only treats. This month our topics include project-based learning, STEM education, robotics competitions, automation, control systems, coding, game design, and ELD online tools. Studica prides itself on uncovering the best technologies for … Read More
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