NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA – Ozobotglobal leader in programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions that empower the next generation of creators from K-12 to higher education and beyond, today announced the launch of self-service professional development (PD) courses, now available for your purchase in shop.ozobot.com/collections/self-service-professional-development” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Ozobot.com.
Ozobot's new self-service PD courses offer educators a comprehensive toolset to turn any classroom into a thriving STEM/STEAM environment, inspiring creativity, problem-solving skills, and a passion for learning. Launching with three courses covering color-coding and Ozobot Blockly programming, teachers will learn tactics to maximize the effectiveness of Ozobot educational solutions while gaining strong, transferable instructional skills and strategies that drive student success.
“Ozobot self-service professional development courses allow educators to seamlessly integrate Ozobot and STEAM curriculum into their classrooms, offering flexible, self-paced learning for convenient and effective training.”said Michaela Baruch, vice president of education at Ozobot. “Our products and professional development programs make STEM/STEAM instruction accessible and effective for educators of all grades and subjects, regardless of prior experience with computing or programming. “Our self-service courses provide educators with the skills and confidence needed to integrate robotics into their curriculum, created in a format that respects their most valuable asset: their time.”
Designed to support educators with varying levels of experience, Ozobot courses provide curriculum ranging from screenless creative coding basics to advanced programming challenges. Key features and benefits of Ozobot's self-service professional development courses include:
- Comprehensive curriculum: Three self-paced courses cover Ozobot Color Codes, Ozobot Blockly Fundamentals, and Advanced Ozobot Blockly Programming.
- Easy integration: Versatile strategies and resources to incorporate Ozobot in 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.
The addition of self-service professional development courses complements Ozobot's current professional development programs, which range from virtual training sessions to in-person workshops led by Ozobot's educational team. Virtual training sessions provide online training for groups of up to 20 attendees, while in-person workshops offer hands-on, interactive learning experiences for groups of up to 30 attendees (US only). Ozobot professional development equips educators to deliver instruction that aligns with a multitude of state and national computer science standards, including CSTA and ISTE.
Ozobot's self-service PD courses are available for $149 per course and $399 for three courses. To learn more about Ozobot's full range of PD offerings, visit Ozobot.com.
About Ozobot
Ozobot is redefining the role of robotics in education with award-winning programmable robots, patented screen-free coding programs, and STEAM-based learning solutions that transform the way students learn and create across grades, subjects, and environments. Led by a world-class team of educators, engineers and computer scientists, Ozobot delivers award-winning solutions by integrating innovative product designs with leading LMS platforms and emerging technologies, including augmented reality-based learning, powered by Ozobot's coding platform. , Ozobot Blockly. , which supports its proprietary JavaScript and Python editors that run native code on connected devices.
Together with students, educators and parents around the world, Ozobot has become the number one robotics platform in education and continues to empower the next generation of creators to discover new and exciting ways to learn. To learn more about Ozobot, visit ozobot.com.
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