Ozobot – Ozobot https://ozobot.com Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:36:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 https://static.ozobot.com/assets/4b9d6553-cropped-7fb68a80-ozobot-brandmark-white-32x32.png Ozobot – Ozobot https://ozobot.com 32 32 St. Patrick’s Day STEAM Fun https://ozobot.com/st-patricks-day-steam-fun/ https://ozobot.com/st-patricks-day-steam-fun/#respond Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:10 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=37006 St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about wearing green and hunting for leprechauns—it’s the perfect chance to add a little extra STEAM magic to your classroom! Celebrate this festive day with hands-on activities that will engage your students in computer science and digital citizenship. From coding challenges to creative projects, here are some fun, St. Patrick’s …

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St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about wearing green and hunting for leprechauns—it’s the perfect chance to add a little extra STEAM magic to your classroom! Celebrate this festive day with hands-on activities that will engage your students in computer science and digital citizenship. From coding challenges to creative projects, here are some fun, St. Patrick’s Day-themed ideas to inspire learning.

Coding a Lucky Path with Ozobot
Transform your classroom or living room into a St. Patrick’s Day adventure by having students guide Ozobot through a path filled with shamrocks, rainbows, and leprechaun footprints. Using Ozobot Blockly or Color Codes, students can code their Ozobot to follow the green paths and solve puzzles that lead them to hidden pots of gold!

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St. Patrick’s Day Storytelling with Ozobot
Combine creativity and coding by having students create their own St. Patrick’s Day stories using Ozobot. They can code their robot to move through different parts of the story, such as traveling to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, meeting a leprechaun, or solving riddles. Students will not only practice coding, but they’ll also enhance their storytelling skills and learn how to sequence events logically.

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Leprechaun Gold Coin Count
Here’s a fun math activity that integrates Ozobot and STEM concepts. Have students code Ozobot to collect “gold coins” scattered around a table. Each coin could be assigned a value, and students will need to calculate how much gold Ozobot has collected after completing its journey.

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Here are three St. Patrick’s Day STEAM lessons in Ozobot Classroom that you can try today!

St Patricks Day STEAM lesson - Follow the Rainbow

Follow the Rainbow
In this St. Patrick’s Day STEAM lesson, students will use Ozobot Blockly to program Evo to follow the rainbow and find the pot of gold! Students will need to ensure Ozobot stays on the path, moves forward, and rotates to get to the prize.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE
Grade Levels: K-2
Subjects: Engineering/Tech, SEL/Digital Citizenship

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St Patricks Day STEAM lesson - Who Can Find the Pot of Gold? (OzoBlockly)

Who Can Find the Pot of Gold? (OzoBlockly)
Can your students break the code to find the pot of gold? In this St. Patrick’s Day STEAM lesson, they’ll use Ozobot Blockly and Ozobot’s line-following sensors to navigate the path and uncover the treasure!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE
Grade Levels: 3-5
Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Who Can Find the Pot of Gold? (Color Codes)
This is a fun game that challenges your students to program Ozobot to find the pot of gold. Although this game was created for St. Patrick’s Day, it’s an activity that can be played all year round!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE
Grade Levels: K-12
Subjects: Computer Science

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Share your St. Patrick’s Day projects with the Ozobot community! Tag @Ozobot or use #Ozobot to show how your students are celebrating with Ozobot.

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February OzoThings https://ozobot.com/february-ozothings-2/ https://ozobot.com/february-ozothings-2/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=36883 February was full of hands-on learning as students used Ozobot to explore coding, problem-solving, and creativity! From mapping Virginia’s landscapes to coding music and celebrating history, they put their skills to the test in exciting ways. Check out this month’s OzoThings highlights. MeteorologistFirst graders at Tyler Elementary are stepping into the shoes of meteorologists, using …

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February was full of hands-on learning as students used Ozobot to explore coding, problem-solving, and creativity! From mapping Virginia’s landscapes to coding music and celebrating history, they put their skills to the test in exciting ways. Check out this month’s OzoThings highlights.

February OzoThings 2025 - first grade students take on the role of meteorologists and use Ozobot for weather projects

Meteorologist
First graders at Tyler Elementary are stepping into the shoes of meteorologists, using Color Codes to explore tornado patterns and take their weather projects to the next level!

February OzoThings 2025 - first graders give a tour of the landscape, food & features they like best about Virginia

Virginia Adventure
This first-grade class created a map of Virginia’s landscapes, foods, and features, guiding Ozobot on an adventure past mountains, farmlands, and forests!

Third grade students us Ozobot in small groups to figure out fractions

Fractions
Miss Camp’s third-grade math students elevated fraction solving by guiding Ozobot through each step of their equations.

Elementary students had an Ozobot party that merged coding with fun and celebrated their academic achievements

Ozobot Block Party
Students at McKibben Lane Elementary School participated in an Ozobot party that merged coding with fun, celebrating their academic achievements.

Kindergarteners use Ozobot for STEAM learning principles and first graders focused on literacy - spelling, read to self, and informational writing.

STEAM Principles
At Lakes Elementary, kindergarteners immersed themselves in STEAM by exploring coding principles with Ozobot, while first graders honed their literacy skills through spelling, independent reading, and informational writing.

880 students collaborate to build an Ozobot Coding City!

Ozobot Coding City
Picture this: 880 students collaborating to build an Ozobot Coding City! Mrs. Jenn showcased the impressive coding city created by students at Wilchester Elementary.

Students use Ozobot to celebrate Black History Month with a lesson honoring Katherine Johnson

Moon Landing!
Students at Viridian Elementary celebrated Black History Month with a lesson honoring Katherine Johnson, one of NASA’s first Black female mathematicians. Her calculations were instrumental in landing astronauts on the moon!

Fifth grade students program Ozobot with Blockly to play John Cena's iconic entrance song

WWE Soundtrack
Ms. Van Eck’s fifth-grade students programmed Ozobot with Ozobot Blockly to play John Cena’s iconic entrance song, blending coding with a creative twist.

Thank you to all our educators who shared their students’ creations. We love seeing your ideas and creativity come to life. Keep the STEAM activities and ideas coming, and don’t forget to tag @Ozobot or use #Ozobot in your posts for a chance to be featured in our next roundup of favorite #OzoThings.

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Ozobot CE Spotlight: Celebrating Int’l Day of Women and Girls in Science https://ozobot.com/ozobot-ce-spotlight-celebrating-intl-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:58:12 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=36595 In celebrating of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re featuring an oustanding Ozobot Certified Educator, Sarah Phelps, who serves as Program Manager for Computer Science and STEM at an Illinois service agency supporting public K-12 districts. In this post, we learn about the path that led her to STEM education, the current …

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In celebrating of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re featuring an oustanding Ozobot Certified Educator, Sarah Phelps, who serves as Program Manager for Computer Science and STEM at an Illinois service agency supporting public K-12 districts. In this post, we learn about the path that led her to STEM education, the current landscape of girls in STEM in her state and how we can continue to support girls pursuing STEM through elementary and high school education.

What inspired you to pursue a career in STEM education, and what do you enjoy most about being a K-12 CS & STEM Program Manager? 

I did not start out as a STEM focused educator.  I was a 4th grade teacher the first eight years of my career.  Honestly, science was not my favorite subject growing up. While I was really good at doing work in textbooks, when it came to hands-on or applied learning, I was completely intimidated.  I think that came from a place of inexperience- I didn’t get to actually explore concepts in the real world until middle school and high school where they were now more advanced.  I am also a classic perfectionist, so digging in and experimenting was terrifying, because I could (and probably would) fail from time to time.  When I first got into my own classroom, I attended training on hands-on and problem-based learning where I saw the real benefit in those experiential learning opportunities.  I learned that I don’t have to be uncomfortable not knowing how to do it correctly the first time, and there’s not always a right answer.  Those trainings ignited a passion to help empower my students and help them explore the world, not just memorize the facts and answer the multiple choice questions correctly.  I saw increased engagement as well as increased confidence and joy in learning from all my students.  Science became my students favorite part of the school day, because we asked big questions, and explored all the possible solutions.  When the opportunity arose to take on a STEM education specialist position, I knew that was the right place for me, because I could ensure more students had the opportunity to grow their STEM knowledge through meaningful hands-on activities.  Now as a state level program manager, I get to bring these opportunities to even more students and teachers!

How do you use Ozobot in the K-5 (younger students) and 6-12 (older students) classrooms, and what impact have you seen on student engagement—especially among young girls in STEM?

Ozobot was one of the first robots I had in my STEM classroom.  For K-12 students it is such a low intimidation tool to introduce computational thinking and Computer Science.  As young as pre-K we have talked about sensors and algorithms, and older students get to see their abstract code come to life as they program the robot to accomplish a task.  Whether they are using lines, color codes, blocks, or Python, Ozobot allows students to embrace failure as part of their learning process and to learn through all elements of the experience.  Girls, who are sometimes not as excited about robots, find Ozobot endearing because it can be so easily integrated into areas they are typically more excited about like ELA and the arts. And the reverse is true as well.  Students who feel insecure with content areas are more likely to engage and succeed despite their lack of confidence when Ozobot comes in to facilitate the learning.  Sometimes students forget how much joy there is in learning, and Ozobot reminds them all that learning is so much fun!  

Why do you think it’s important to encourage more girls to explore STEM, and how can educators help break down barriers for them?

Girls begin to endorse stereotypes related to who belongs in CS and STEM and who enjoys CS and STEM activities as early as 1st grade!  Earlier exposure as well as exposure that relates to interests will help more girls see themselves in STEM.  STEM and CS are both embedded in every aspect of society at this point, and we need more female perspectives and participation in creating that technology.

What advice would you give to young girls interested in STEM, and what message do you have for fellow educators working to create inclusive STEM learning environments?

My advice is to ask students what they love- what do they care about?  Ask them what big problems they see? And then ask them, how do YOU think we can solve those problems? Be intentional about selecting activities that are unique or different from other opportunities to show your students all the variety that exists in STEM and help them see how it connects to THEM.

Thank you to Sarah for sharing her work with Ozobot and inspiring girls to pursue STEM in their education journey!

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Classroom Spotlight: Ozobot Coding City in Houston, TX https://ozobot.com/classroom-spotlight-ozobot-coding-city-in-houston-tx/ https://ozobot.com/classroom-spotlight-ozobot-coding-city-in-houston-tx/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:11:08 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=36537 There’s nothing we love more than seeing the tagged posts, shared stories and direct messages sharing the creativity of students in the classroom with their Ozobots. As a company comprised of former educators, parents, and STEM enthusiasts, we know these experiences in the classroom are invaluable and build lifelong skills for the students lucky enough …

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There’s nothing we love more than seeing the tagged posts, shared stories and direct messages sharing the creativity of students in the classroom with their Ozobots. As a company comprised of former educators, parents, and STEM enthusiasts, we know these experiences in the classroom are invaluable and build lifelong skills for the students lucky enough to have them. And when we received this email from a Houston, TX-based elementary school, showcasing what their school had created, we knew we had to share.

Classroom Spotlight: Houston, Texas students build Ozobot Coding City

Picture this: a school of 880 students all partake in building an Ozobot Coding City. They start by dividing up five boards per class, then compile a total of 200 boards as the foundation of their city. Up next are the buildings and these students did not disappoint! In Ozobot Coding City, you’ll find your local neighborhood Starbucks, high-end shopping to the likes of Sephora and Lululemon, small-town staples like a library, parks and tunnels, and even an indoor waterpark! The final task? Add a coding track that winds through all 20′ x 13′ of this incredible city for Ozobot robots to cruise. Complete with speed and special move color codes, Evo robots navigated their new city with ease, taking onlookers through a journey of pure delight.

Classroom Spotlight: student built shops in Ozobot Coding City

A prime example of the creativity and collaboration Ozobot evokes, this coding city brings to life all the best aspects of STEAM education. Students work in teams to plan and troubleshoot where tracks will go, which color codes will work, how the bots will react and adjust and iterate as needed. It also provides opportunities for critical-thinking and teamwork that spans grade levels, education groups and even subject matter.

We can’t say thank you enough to this school for sharing their amazing creation with us! And if you’re a teacher or parent who is looking for more inspiration, be sure you’re following us on social media, sign up for a free webinar and create an Ozobot Classroom account–it’s free and a must-have resource for downloading standards-aligned lesson content to use with all of our products.

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Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom with STEAM https://ozobot.com/celebrating-black-history-month-in-the-classroom-with-steam/ https://ozobot.com/celebrating-black-history-month-in-the-classroom-with-steam/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=36603 Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the achievements, contributions, and cultural heritage of Black Americans while fostering a deeper understanding of their impact on modern society. It’s also a time to create an inclusive learning environment where students recognize the importance of diversity in history, science, technology, and beyond. In this blog, we’ll …

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Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the achievements, contributions, and cultural heritage of Black Americans while fostering a deeper understanding of their impact on modern society. It’s also a time to create an inclusive learning environment where students recognize the importance of diversity in history, science, technology, and beyond.

In this blog, we’ll explore why Black History Month is essential to education and provide engaging ways to integrate this topic in your classroom through Ozobot’s interactive, hands-on STEAM lessons.

Why Black History Month Matters in Education

Representation Inspires

Representation in education matters. When students see the resilience, innovation, and accomplishments of Black Americans woven into their lessons, it empowers them to dream big. Learning about trailblazers in STEAM fields fosters inspiration and encourages students to pursue their own aspirations in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Connecting Past and Present

Black History Month offers a chance to bridge historical events with current issues, helping students develop critical thinking skills. Understanding historical struggles and triumphs allows students to reflect on how diversity and inclusion shape today’s world and how they can contribute to a more equitable future.

Ways to Incorporate Black History Month Activities in the Classroom

Host a Black History Month Film & Discussion Series
Choose documentaries or films that highlight pivotal moments in Black history and encourage student discussions on the themes and messages presented.

Invite Guest Speakers or Virtual Panels
Engage students by inviting Black professionals in STEAM fields to speak about their experiences and careers, showing real-world applications of science and technology.

Create a Living Timeline
Assign students a Black historical figure to research, then have them present their findings while programming Ozobot to follow a timeline of key events using Color Codes or Ozobot Blockly.

Black History STEAM Challenges
Incorporate hands-on learning by designing activities that merge history with coding and problem-solving. Below are a few Ozobot lessons to get started:

Katherine Johnson the Human Robot

In this lesson, students will engage in an interactive activity by crafting a flight path for Ozobot’s Spaceship to land on the moon, just as Katherine Johnson did!

Subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech

Grades: 3-5

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Prominent Black Engineers and Scientists

Students will choose an influential African American scientist and/or engineer, research their lives, and create a biographical timeline for Ozobot to follow using Color Code Markers or the  Color Code Magnets, Base Kit.

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech

Grades: 6-12

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Black History: Influential People

In this activity, students will read clues to identify five different influential people in Black history and draw a picture to show a major event for each. Students will create an interactive timeline using Color Codes to program their Ozobot to move through history.

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech

Grades: 2-5

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January OzoThings https://ozobot.com/january-ozothings-2/ https://ozobot.com/january-ozothings-2/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=36553 January was packed with STEM excitement as students of all ages explored coding, creativity, and robotics with Ozobot! From programming handmade maps to using bowling to learn fractions and bringing stories to life, they put their skills to the test in fun and engaging ways. Check out this month’s OzoThings highlights! Get to Know Evo …

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January was packed with STEM excitement as students of all ages explored coding, creativity, and robotics with Ozobot! From programming handmade maps to using bowling to learn fractions and bringing stories to life, they put their skills to the test in fun and engaging ways. Check out this month’s OzoThings highlights!

January OzoThings: third graders are introduced to Ozobot

Get to Know Evo

These third graders are diving into STEM with Ozobot for the first time. From the “Get to Know Evo” lesson to testing Ozobot’s special moves, they jumped right into programming.

January OzoThings: third and fourth graders learning coding basics

Coding Basics

At Stratford Preparatory School, these third and fourth-graders are diving into the exciting world of coding with Ozobot! They sparked their creativity by programming Evo using color codes. What an incredible way to kick off their robotics journey!

January OzoThings: fifth grade students use coding for history

Coding History

It was an exciting day at Furr Elementary School as students dove into coding with Ozobot, programming their way through history!

4th grade students use Ozobot to program their bots to navigate around Camp Green Lakes

Great Lake Maps

The fourth graders at Hidden Lake Elementary brought a novel to life through coding! Using Ozobot, they programmed their bots to navigate their handmade Camp Green Lake maps.

Students us OzoBlockly to navigate their bots through Candyland

Candyland Adventure

These students elevated their coding skills to new heights! From designing intricate 3D mazes to crafting creative Candyland-inspired maps, Ozobot embarked on an exciting and imaginative journey.

7th grade students make an algorithm for a sporting event

Game On!

These seventh-grade students focused on constructing algorithms using Ozobot Color Code Magnets to design a course for their sporting event. They then brought their creations to life by programming Ozobot to navigate the course.

Fifth grade students use Ozobot for bowling

Strike!

These fifth-grade students used Ozobot to play bowling as part of an activity to complete the first step in finding equivalent fractions.

6th grade students use their programming and science skills to make Ozobots mimic the earth's rotation

Exploring Space

These sixth-grade students applied their programming and scientific knowledge to make Ozobots mimic the Earth’s rotation and the Moon’s orbit around the Sun. They had a blast exploring space and coding simultaneously!

Thank you to all our educators who shared their students’ creations. We love seeing your ideas and creativity come to life. Keep the STEAM activities and ideas coming, and don’t forget to tag @Ozobot or use #Ozobot in your posts for a chance to be featured in our next roundup of favorite #OzoThings.

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2024 Year in Review https://ozobot.com/2024-year-in-review/ https://ozobot.com/2024-year-in-review/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:02:51 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=36208 As 2024 draws to a close, we’re excited to reflect on a year filled with innovation, growth, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing STEAM education for K-12 students and beyond. Our mission to make coding and robotics accessible and engaging for learners everywhere has driven us to introduce new products, expand our educational resources, and …

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As 2024 draws to a close, we’re excited to reflect on a year filled with innovation, growth, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing STEAM education for K-12 students and beyond. Our mission to make coding and robotics accessible and engaging for learners everywhere has driven us to introduce new products, expand our educational resources, and connect with our community in meaningful ways. Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights that made this year remarkable.

Introducing Challenge Mats: A New Dimension in Learning

This year, we launched a brand-new product category: Challenge Mats. Designed to provide hands-on coding experiences, these themed mats offer students interactive challenges that develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Each of the four mats presents unique scenarios, encouraging learners to apply their coding knowledge in practical, engaging ways using the Evo coding robot and Ozobot Blockly.

Ozo Tells Time: Integrating STEAM with Time-Telling Skills

In our ongoing effort to blend STEAM concepts with essential life skills, we introduced the Ozo Tells Time STEAM Kit. This kit combines coding and robotics with lessons that support reading analog clocks, helping students grasp the concept of time while honing their programming abilities. It’s been a joy to see educators and students embrace this innovative approach to learning.

A Viral Sensation: 12 Million Plays on TikTok!

Our community’s enthusiasm reached new heights when one of our TikToks went viral, garnering over 12 million plays! The video showcased Evo’s quirky side, highlighting the fun and educational experiences our products offer students. We are thrilled to see such widespread excitement and look forward to inspiring even more learners through our social media channels.

Expanding Ozobot Classroom: Over 200 New Standards-Aligned Lessons

Education is at the heart of what we do, and this year we significantly expanded our free online lesson library, Ozobot Classroom. We added over 200 new standards-aligned STEAM lessons, providing educators with a diverse array of resources to enhance their STEAM and core content teaching. These lessons cover various subjects and grade levels, ensuring that students receive comprehensive and engaging STEAM education.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate these milestones, we remain dedicated to our mission of empowering the next generation of creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. We are excited about the future and the opportunities it holds for further creativity in STEAM education. Thank you for being a part of the Ozobot community, we look forward to continuing this journey together in the coming year!

Shop Ozobot anytime at shop.ozobot.com and stay connected with us through our blog and social media channels for the latest updates, resources, and inspiration.

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December OzoThings https://ozobot.com/december-ozothings/ https://ozobot.com/december-ozothings/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:08 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=36216 December was filled with festive STEAM learning as students used Ozobot to explore programming concepts, get creative with classroom projects, and dive into holiday-themed coding activities. Take a look at some of the featured projects from classrooms around the country that showcase students’ critical-thinking and collaboration skills, while building serious STEAM skills!  Innovator’s Day It …

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December was filled with festive STEAM learning as students used Ozobot to explore programming concepts, get creative with classroom projects, and dive into holiday-themed coding activities. Take a look at some of the featured projects from classrooms around the country that showcase students’ critical-thinking and collaboration skills, while building serious STEAM skills! 

December OzoThings 2024 - second grade students on Innovator's Day

Innovator’s Day

It was an exciting day for these second graders during Innovator’s Day at Vaughn Elementary! Students participated in hands-on activities such as building bridges, designing a snowman, and exploring cultural holidays.

December OzoThings 2024 - second grade students learn programming basics

Programming Basics 

Second graders at Nebbie Williams Elementary are already showing their coding skills in a big way! During Hour of Code week, they were diving into the basics of programming with Ozobot, blending creativity and fun in every lesson. 

December OzoThings 2024 - first grade students use code to learn about prepositions

Preposition Paths 

First graders at Hayes Hawks were diving into Hour of Code Week with Ozobot. As part of their lesson on prepositions, they coded paths for their bots and used prepositions to describe how they traveled on paper. Check out how these bots moved under, above, and between shapes!

December OzoThings 2024 - kindergarten students make gingerbread houses and coding

Gingerbread Houses

This kindergarten class had a blast making gingerbread houses and coding with Ozobot! Students combined creativity and coding for a fun, festive experience.

December OzoThings 2024 - second grade students use coding to light up a christmas tree

Ozobot Christmas 

This classroom had a blast coding with Ozobots to light up a Christmas tree! Working in teams, students created color code maps and even added some fun tricks during Synergy.

Holiday STEM Day

These Pre-K through 1st-grade students teamed up with high schoolers to build a course representing key parts of The Polar Express story using Color Code Magnets. It was a successful holiday STEM Day!

Dreidel Bot

This classroom had a blast playing Dreidel Bot in the library! Working in groups, students filled in their color code maps and transformed Ozobot into a dreidel.

Building Mr. Snowman

At Edith Cavell, fourth-grade students programmed Ozobot and uncovered all the parts of a snowman, then they built their own creations!

Ocean Exploration

Fourth-grade students dove into ocean exploration through interactive learning stations! They examined animals and plants under a microscope, matched marine animals to their descriptions, and programmed Ozobot to navigate food chains, showcasing the flow of energy in marine ecosystems.

Hour of Code

This group of fifth graders took Hour of Code week to the next level with Ozobot! They programmed robots using drawn paths and color patterns, teamed up to create larger, connected designs, and even brainstormed ways to improve the marker attachments and code stencils. Creativity and innovation at its finest

Thank you to all our educators who shared their students’ creations. We love seeing your ideas and creativity come to life. Keep the STEAM activities and ideas coming, and don’t forget to tag @Ozobot or use #Ozobot in your posts for a chance to be featured in our next roundup of favorite #OzoThings. Cheers to a year full of learning and innovation!

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Meet the 2024-2025 Ozobot Certified Educators https://ozobot.com/meet-the-2024-2025-ozobot-certified-educators/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:21:04 +0000 https://ozobot.com/?p=35909 We’re excited to introduce the Ozobot Certified Educators for the 2024-2025 school year! This inspiring group of thirty-six educators has been selected for their innovative use of Ozobot robots and STEAM to engage students and create dynamic learning environments. They’re leading the charge in reimagining STEM education, empowering learners to think critically, solve problems creatively, …

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We’re excited to introduce the Ozobot Certified Educators for the 2024-2025 school year! This inspiring group of thirty-six educators has been selected for their innovative use of Ozobot robots and STEAM to engage students and create dynamic learning environments. They’re leading the charge in reimagining STEM education, empowering learners to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop skills for the future.

From sparking curiosity in elementary classrooms to driving innovation in high school robotics programs and beyond, each Certified Educator brings a unique perspective and passion to their work. Together, they represent the very best in educational leadership and a shared commitment to preparing students for a rapidly evolving world.

Meet a few of these exceptional certified educators below and learn why they’re passionate about STEAM education. 

Barb RitchElementary Information Systems Coordinator

Location: New York

I wear many hats, but my favorite is going into classrooms to teach students about coding. Ozobots are my favorite because they can be used screen-free and are applicable for all ages.

Carly SappElementary Innovation Teacher  

Location: California

Certified Educator - Carly Sapp

As the Innovation Teacher for Redlands USD, I  support teaching with all things tech and innovation. I LOVE using Ozobot to create lessons that integrate with the standards teachers are teaching. Ozobot increases engagement, gets students excited to learn, and improves retention of skills.

Carrie WillisElementary & Middle School STEAM & Technology Director  

Location: California 

Certified Educator - Carrie Willis

I love being a STEAM educator because it allows me to ignite curiosity and creativity in my students, helping them solve real-world problems through hands-on learning. Seeing them connect different curricular concepts and grow confident in their critical thinking abilities is incredibly rewarding.

Christine Thai-PappaElementary STEAM Coach

Location: Virginia 

Certified Educator - Christine Thai-Pappa

As a STEAM Coach, I love my job! STEAM education is essential as it builds crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, communication, and critical thinking. Teaching learners to be thinkers helps them navigate situations throughout their lifetime—and STEAM is key to accomplishing this.

Dawn ZamoraElementary STEM Educator

Location: Texas

Certified Educator - Dawn Zamora

As an Elementary STEM educator, I’m all about helping students explore how science, technology, engineering, and math connect to the world they live in. I love seeing their excitement when they realize they can solve real problems with creativity and critical thinking. Being part of those ‘aha’ moments is what keeps me inspired every day!

Emily ByersDistrict STEAM Facilitator 

Location: Ohio

Certified Educator - Emily Byers

I run one of our AWS Think Big Spaces. I LOVE watching students (and adults) work through challenging problems and seeing the excitement when they solve them. STEAM is exciting, and I enjoy teaching students and educators how to elevate lessons to meet all learners’ needs.

Janice BeardSTEAM STARZ Founder & STEAM Educator 

Location: Iowa

Certified Educator - Janice Beard

Inspired by my two young kids, I created an enrichment business to support the next generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers. Seeing students’ excitement as they learn to code and program robots as young learners brings me great joy.

Kimberly FolsonElementary STEAM Specialist 

Location: Tennessee

Certified Educator - Kimberly Folson

I love being a STEAM educator because it allows me to inspire creativity and critical thinking in students while bridging the gap between science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Melissa ZeitzElementary Digital Literacy & Computer Science Educator 

Location: Massachusetts

Certified Educator - Melissa Zeitz

As a passionate CS educator, I love sparking curiosity and creativity in students through hands-on, real-world projects. Creating inclusive learning environments that empower all students, especially girls and underrepresented groups, is incredibly rewarding.

Nancy TavarezElementary Technology Educator

Location: New York

Certified Educator - Nancy Tavarez

I am a 7th-year teacher, in my 4th year as a tech teacher, and I love it! I enjoy seeing the smiles on my students’ faces when they solve problems in STEAM, as it challenges them to think outside the box.

Nikki JonesElementary Instructional Technology Coach 

Location: Virginia

Certified Educator - Nikki Jones

As an Instructional Technology Coach, I love integrating CS into core content areas! In collaboration with the STEAM teachers, we’ve built a foundation of coding for all K-5 learners. I’m passionate about creativity, edtech, and STEAM!

Susan KunzeElementary Volunteer Educator 

Location: California

Ozobot Educator - Susan Kunze

I’m a veteran elementary teacher and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Since retiring, I have volunteered in local schools, providing impactful STEAM lessons using Ozobots to support student learning.

Sunshine Ouimette – Elementary Para-Specialist 

Location: Vermont 

I love igniting curiosity and creativity in my students. Problem-solving in computer science equips students with essential skills for the future, and seeing them collaborate and tackle challenges together inspires me every day!

Trish HenryElementary Educator, Librarian & Tech Specialist 

Location: Washington 

Ozobot Educator - Trish Henry

Our library/tech program focuses on hands-on STEM connected to literacy. Ozobots were among the first tools we adopted to provide hands-on learning with robots.

Wendy Townlin Elementary STEM Educator

Location: California 

Ozobot Educator - Wendy Tomlin

Math and science were my favorite subjects to teach before STEM was a “thing.” I co-founded my school’s STEM program, and I love how students with learning challenges excel socially and academically through hands-on activities. Win-win!

We are also proud to recognize the contributions of our other Certified Educators in the program:

  • Robyn Williams, Elementary Instructional Technology Coordinator 
  • Kathleen Pickard, Second Grade Teacher & Tech Team Facilitator
  • Sheila Slawiak, Technology & Computer Science Teacher
  • Sarah Phelps, K-12 CS & STEM Program Manager
  • Jennifer Weaver, Elementary Computer Science & STEAM Integration Teacher
  • Amy Fowler, Elementary Educator & School Technology Coordinator
  • Jana Gerard, Coordinator, EDvolution Center
  • Macie Harringa, Elementary & Middle School Computer Science Teacher
  • Kathy Jarret, Elementary Educator & Librarian 
  • Jessica Lay, Elementary STEAM Educator
  • Sarah McClure, Manager of Learning Technology
  • Enrique Lopez, Director of Educational Technology 
  • Alma Boothe, K-12 STEAM Outreach Coordinator
  • Rebecca Buck, Tech Integration Specialist
  • Ashton Carovillano, Elementary Math & Science Educator
  • Julie Carson, Digital Teaching & Learning Coordinator 
  • Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist
  • Caitlin Esmond, Elementary Librarian
  • Stephanie Finlay, Elementary School Teacher
  • Carla Hollinger, Elementary Computer Lab Teacher
  • Allie Schultze, K-12 Technology Coach & Trainer 

As we celebrate the incredible achievements of these certified educators, we recognize their dedication to shaping the future of education. Through their innovative use of Ozobot and STEAM, they are inspiring the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers.

These exceptional leaders demonstrate how hands-on learning can empower students to dream big and boldly tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Join us in celebrating their impact and commitment to transforming education!

Interested in becoming an Ozobot Certified Educator? Sign up for updates about 2025-2026 applications, here.


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Educators have been embracing the power of STEAM with Ozobot, and this November, classrooms were alive with creativity and innovation! From coding unicellular organisms to designing community maps, bridges, and even parade balloons, students combined hands-on learning with critical thinking and problem-solving. Explore these inspiring highlights to see how educators are bringing lessons to life with Ozobot!

November OzoThings 2024: a picture of Ozobot Organisms coding activity

Ozobot Organisms 

Ms. Schmidt’s eighth-grade class brought their learning about unicellular organisms to life! Students coded their bots to simulate the movement of these organisms, using either cilia or flagella for motion.

November OzoThings 2024: a picture of Color Coded Communities STEM lesson

Color Coded Communities

First graders in Mrs. Glazier’s and Ms. Rose’s classes took a creative approach to learning about communities! They designed and coded their own community maps, complete with roads and buildings. Using coding skills, they programmed their bots to navigate through their maps, bringing their creations to life.

A picture of Ozobot's Journey Home STEM challenge for elementary students

Ozobot’s Journey Home!

Norwood Elementary students designed bridges and tunnels to help their Ozobot get home from school, combining engineering and coding in a fun STEM challenge.

A picture of STEAM Solar System activity

STEAM Solar System 

Fifth graders built 3D solar systems and tested their Ozobots to explore planetary paths, blending STEM learning with creativity!

A picture of Ozobot Turkey Trot STEM activity for students

Ozobot Turkey Trot

Fourth and fifth graders at Stipes Stallions raced their Ozobot after reading Dav Pilkey’s ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving 🦃! A fun, festive way to combine reading and coding.

A picture of Balloons Over Broadway STEAM activity

Balloons Over Broadway

One of Mrs. Byer’s classroom’s favorite activities is reading Balloons Over Broadway and then creating our own parade balloons. This year, Ozobot Evos made the perfect base for our balloons, adding a fun tech twist to the project!

A picture of For the Love of Coding STEAM lesson for kids

For the Love of Coding 

Ms. Hickman’s students had an amazing time coding with Ozobot this week! They demonstrated incredible grit and used their critical thinking skills to tackle challenges while writing their code. What a fun and inspiring week of problem-solving and learning!

Thank you to all our educators who shared their students’ creations. We love seeing your ideas and creativity come to life. Keep the STEAM activities and ideas coming, and don’t forget to tag @Ozobot or use #Ozobot in your posts for a chance to be featured in our next roundup of favorite #OzoThings.

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