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New Tech Tools Arrive

Posted by Lori Blantz on May 19, 2025 7:30:00 AM

New Tech Tools Arrive Thanks to a Bosch Grant Awarded to Our ECSES Department!

Coming Fall 2025! 

Click this link to learn about the tools purchased using this grant and other tools available next year!

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of updated and new hands-on technology in our STEM departments, made possible through a generous grant awarded by Bosch. This exciting development will significantly enhance our students' learning experiences and provide them with cutting-edge tools to explore and innovate.

Our new technology lineup includes:

    • Drones: Engaging students in aerial robotics and programming.
    • Sphero Bolt and Indi: Introducing computational thinking and STEAM principles through interactive play.
    • New! Ozobots: Small robots that teach coding and problem-solving in a fun, hands-on way.
    • Air Tubz: Encouraging creativity and engineering skills with air-powered projects.
    • Botly: A friendly robot that helps young learners grasp the basics of coding.
    • Lego Spike Essentials and Lego Prime: Versatile kits that bring robotics and engineering concepts to life.
  • And more!

These tools will empower our educators to create dynamic, interactive lessons that inspire curiosity and foster a love for STEM. We are grateful to Bosch for their support and commitment to advancing education. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out for help with STEM and Instructional Technology by using our ecses-it@iu13.org email. 

Frequently used links:

STEM and Technology Hub

ECSES Instructional Software programs  

Technology Tools sign-out sheet 

Maker Space Inventory of Materials 

Maker Space Sign-out 

STEM and IT Facebook Page

STEM and IT Twitter Account

Your ECSS STEM and IT Team

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Blog Contest (YEAR #2)

Want to win in our monthly Blog Contest drawing? It’s easy! Just share a photo of your students diving into a STEM lesson from our resource library or our NEW Computer Science Resource. Funding from LLEF has provided us with more prizes which will be your choice of an innovative game or activity for your classroom.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your students have visual release permissions before submitting their photos.

Ready to inspire and win? Let’s see those amazing moments in action!

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ECSES Instructional Technology News  is an IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services (ECSES) blog providing support to educators using instructional technology in ECSES classrooms. The team of Lori Blantz (supervisor), Giovanna Chamberlian (Special Education Consultant), and Andrea Fellows (STEM Teacher) create the blogs.  Contact any team member at ecses-it@iu13.org 

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