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In this episode of EdTech in the Classroom, we welcome Naasira Wahid \xa0from the Sony KOOV team and Andrew Buitron from Barrio Logan College Institute on to the podcast to discuss how KOOV is transforming classrooms worldwide by providing a robust STEM component that allows students to imagine, build, code, and create!
In this episode, you will learn:

Nurture creativity with KOOV blocks: \xa0KOOV blocks come in seven different shapes and seven different colors, opening up a wide world of 3D building possibilities. Inviting to both boys and girls, the blocks help learners to think in 3D and develop spatial awareness skills.
Build robots with sensors and actuators to make them come alive: \xa0Coming complete with over 300 building blocks and accessories plus a plethora of sensors, motors, and LEDs, KOOV opens the doors to almost endless robotic possibilities. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
Drag and drop visual programing: \xa0Using code to make robots come alive is simple, with a graphic interface that\u2019s intuitive for both beginners and experienced coders. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
Learning Courses for all skill levels: \xa0Over 50 hours of content to get students excited about coding, design and STEAM with a wealth of interactive, educational content progressing from basic components to programming logic, structure and processes. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
Explore infinite options with Robot Recipes: Featuring step-by-step instructions, 43 pre-coded designs gives students a great way to build at their own pace and use the skills they learn along the way to create original robots.
Safely share creations, view robots made by others and download code to remix: \xa0By tapping into the worldwide community of KOOV users, students can share creations, code and ideas \u2014 all within a secure space that\u2019s well-supervised, student-friendly and incredibly collaborative. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
Compatible on multiple platforms: \xa0Available for Mac OS, Windows, Chromebook and iOS (iPad only)2, the KOOV app is included with every KOOV kit1. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
Ideal for students ages 8 and up: \xa0\xa0From first-timers to seasoned junior creators, just about anyone can jump right into KOOV. Even advanced coders can challenge themselves by designing, building and coding their own creations. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
A turnkey STEAM education solution for educators: \xa0Offering curriculum-aligned lesson plans, step-by-step teacher guides, student progress reports and classroom management features, KOOV can be quickly implemented in any classroom to support the STEAM educational approach. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
One kit accommodates up to five students: \xa0KOOV is flexible enough for students to use for independent study or in a structured setting led by an educator. One KOOV Educator Kit can accommodate up to five students. \xa0

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About our Guest
Born and raised in San Diego, CA to Mexican immigrants. Attended the Preuss School UCSD from 6th-12th grade. First generation in family to attend and graduate from college. Received B.A in Psychology from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. Fulbright Program Award grantee to teach English in Malaysia. Been working for BLCI since May 2017, initially at \xa0Chula Vista program site. Moved to Barrio Logan site in September 2018.
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