Kristin Archer

California ELOP Funding: Turn Expanded Learning Into Hands-On STEM, Coding, and Robotics

California districts are in the busiest stretch of the school year. Summer programs are about to begin. Expanded learning teams are finalizing schedules. Business offices are tracking what still needs to be spent. And for many local educational agencies, the June 30 deadline for 2024–25 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program funds is quickly approaching. If your …

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Screen-Free STEM Summer Camp Activities for Students

Plan a Screen-Free STEM Summer Camp with Ozobot

Summer learning should feel different. It should be hands-on, high-energy, and full of those “wait, can we try that again?” moments that make students forget they are practicing sequencing, problem-solving, debugging, and computational thinking. That is exactly where Ozobot fits. Whether you are planning a summer STEM camp, leading enrichment programming, hosting a library workshop, …

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Bringing AI to Life: Using a Camera for Computer Vision in the Classroom

Understanding AI is one thing. Seeing it work in the real world is another. In the final video of our AI tutorial series, students take the next step by exploring how computer vision works with a camera—bringing AI off the screen and into the physical world. Watch the Video: Using a Camera for Computer Vision …

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Young Engineers in Action: Celebrating the Winners of Ozobot’s Think Like an Engineer Competition

This spring, we wrapped the inaugural season of the Ozobot Code & Conquer Series: Think Like an Engineer, and we could not be more inspired by what students and coaches created. With entries from classrooms and teams across the country, K–2 students took on real-world engineering challenges using the Ozobot K-5 Engineering Kit, applying the …

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From Understanding to Doing: How Students Use LLMs to Code

So far in this series, we’ve focused on helping students understand how AI works. Now we put that understanding into action. In this next lesson, students learn how to use LLMs inside a coding environment—turning AI from something they understand into something they can actively use. Watch the Video: Using LLM Blocks to Code In …

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What Is Prompt Engineering? A Student-Friendly Guide to Asking AI Better Questions

AI can be a powerful classroom tool, but students need more than access to technology. They need to understand how to use it thoughtfully. That’s where prompt engineering comes in. In the third video of our AI tutorial series, students are introduced to the basics of prompt engineering and why the way we ask questions …

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What Is Computer Vision? AI Learning for Students

What Is Computer Vision? A Student-Friendly Introduction to How AI Sees the World

Artificial intelligence doesn’t just process words—it can also interpret images, recognize objects, and make sense of visual information. That capability is called computer vision, and it’s one of the most exciting concepts for students to explore when learning about AI. In the second video of our AI tutorial series, students get a quick, accessible introduction …

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What Is an LLM? A Simple Introduction to Large Language Models for Students

Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere—from search engines to classroom tools—but many students are using AI before they understand what it actually is. That’s why we created the first video in our new AI tutorial series: What Is an LLM? In under two minutes, this video introduces one of the most important concepts in AI …

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Evo Upgrade Program: Boost Your Classroom Robotics

Boost Your Classroom Robotics Program with the Evo Upgrade Program

Introducing a new, more cost-effective program for purchasing our newest Evo robots As classroom technology evolves, educators are often faced with a difficult tradeoff: keep up with innovation while managing limited budgets. Robotics programs, in particular, can become outdated quickly—but replacing them entirely isn’t always practical. The Ozobot Evo Upgrade Program offers a more cost-effective …

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How to Teach AI Literacy in K–12 Classrooms

How to Teach AI Literacy: Lessons for K–12 Classrooms

In celebration of AI Literacy Day, we’re focusing on aligning the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the needs of today’s students. Beyond just exposure to AI technology, students need the skills to understand, question, and apply it. Teaching AI literacy in K–12 classrooms helps students build critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills while …

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