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Accelerate Learning Introduces STEMscopes Coding

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Primary, Secondary, Education, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Training, Programming languages, Computer languages, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, JavaScript, Bitsbox, STEMscopes

Accelerate Learning announces the national release of its first coding program, STEMscopes Coding .

Key Points: 
  • Accelerate Learning announces the national release of its first coding program, STEMscopes Coding .
  • With STEMscopes Coding, students get to make and share real apps and no prior coding experience is required, said Vernon Johnson, president and CEO of Accelerate Learning.
  • Unlike other coding programs that simulate the process with block-based learning, STEMscopes Coding allows students to type their JavaScript code for a hands-on, personalized experience.
  • STEMscopes, created by Accelerate Learning Inc., is an award-winning, research-based national leader in PreK-12 STEM curriculum.

Troop Zero and Bitsbox Inspire Kids to Express their Individuality

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Publishing, Scout troop, Scouting, 0, Amazon, Companies, Retailers

Set in rural 1977 Georgia, in Troop Zero a free-spirited young girl dreams of making contact with outer space.

Key Points: 
  • Set in rural 1977 Georgia, in Troop Zero a free-spirited young girl dreams of making contact with outer space.
  • Almost half (48 percent) of active Bitsbox users are girls, so the connection to Troop Zero is a natural one.
  • To spread the spirit of Troop Zero, Bitsbox will:
    Include a FREE Troop Zero app project in every box delivered for the next month.
  • Watch Troop Zero starting January 17 on Prime Video, and shop the Bitsbox Amazon Deal of the Day on January 19!