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Which Robotics Kit Is Right for You?

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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February 14th, 2017February 15th, 2017

There is no such thing as the best kit, just the one most suitable for your purposes. Check out our recommendations for humanoid kits, tracked kits, and more.

LittleBits Launches STEAM Kit For Education

By Donald Bell

Donald Bell

I make stuff, play music, and sometimes make stuff that plays music. Fan of donuts, Arduino, BEAM robotics, skateboarding, Buckminster Fuller, and blinking lights.

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March 8th, 2016March 8th, 2016

Electronics kit manufacturer littleBits announces a classroom-focused kit designed specifically for educators and students involved in STEAM-based curriculum.

5 Features That Make a Great Tech Toy

By Kathy Ceceri

Kathy Ceceri

Kathy's latest books for Maker Media include Fabric and Fiber Inventions, Musical Inventions, and Edible Inventions. She is also the author of Paper Inventions, Making Simple Robots, and other books full of STEAM activities for kids and other beginners. When she's not busy writing, Kathy presents workshops for students and educators at schools, museums, libraries, and makerspaces throughout the Northeast. Visit her at Crafts for Learning.

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February 28th, 2016February 26th, 2016

Not every tech toy is great for the classroom, but these 5 features can ensure that you can get a lot out of your tech toy.