Instructors Guide
This section describes guidelines for people teaching STEM robotics courses. We don't just focus on the process of setting up a great STEM Robotics event or course, we also review some of the underlying processes we are attempting to teach.
Computational Thinking
Computational thinking is a name we give to describing the underlying patterns that guide the development of computer science curriculum. Our goal is to teach these concepts using a fun curriculum.
Read the Section on Computational Thinking
Exploration vs. Competition
When designing robotics events and programs, instructors must consider whether to emphasize competitive or exploration-based approaches. Research shows these choices significantly impact student participation, retention, and learning—particularly for girls, minorities, and disadvantaged youth.