Virtual Robotics Competitions: Rebuilding STEM Momentum

Robotics competitions the world over are ariteof passage for STEM students.There’s nothing quite like building a team, accepting the challenge, learning new things, and having serious fun along the way.And competitions are not just for STEM enthusiasts; they are proven to draw new young learners and create momentum across clubs, schools, and districts for everyone.

This year, however, the annual rite of passage came to a screeching halt with COVID-19 school closures, threatening to indefinitely postpone or cancel competitions that have become the catalyst for STEM momentum every school year.

We’re pleased to share that we can rebuild momentum in STEM througha unique virtual robotics coding competition!CoderZLeague– formerly known as the Cyber Robotics CodingCompetition, is a powerful community of clubs, schools, and district programs that want to capture the magic of coding competitions while respecting the constraints that the coronavirus has placed on all of us.

CoderZ League,organized by theISCEF Foundation,is a ground breaking virtual robotics competition that engages students in coding while fostering critical 21st Century Skills. Schools can compete and involve students through gaming and competition in STEM, coding, and tech literacy… all online.

In keeping with its mission to bring coding to all learners,no previous experience is necessary, no coding expertise is required for teachers or students. Simply put,everyone can participate andeveryone can benefit.

CoderZLeagueis cloud-based, can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection, and uses a simulation of virtual 3D Robots that perform complex challenges and missions.

By learning to program, planning, and strategizing the virtual robot to complete missions, students will compete within their class, grade, school, district, and state to gain more points and progress to thefinals.

CoderZLeaguehasseen teams participate from all over the world, including the US, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and Asia.(We’re one continent shy oftotal global participation!)Students and teachers who have participated in this robotics competitioncite the power of its inclusiveness,the ability to welcome all learners, and the opportunity to help close the gender gap in STEM education.Students who neverconsidered themselves capable of coding are becomingprogrammersafter only a few lessons and practices.

Hear what educators have to say about our competitions.

SeeNew Hampshire’s Commission of Educationrave about the excitement!

This year,CoderZLeague has evolved the competition to ensure that learners at every level have an opportunity to join and to thrive.

JoiningCoderZLeague will enable your students tofullyparticipate in a well-known STEM robotics competition,gain the skills and abilities they’ll need to succeed inafuture weseem to less about, and to maintain the rhythm of the learning process inthese extraordinary times.

Learn more aboutCoderZandCoderZ Leagueand see why now, more than ever, we need robotics competitions to rebuild STEM momentum!

Interested in learning more or want to talk with a CoderZ team member? SimplyContact Usand a team member will get in touch right away.