Micro-Robots, Big Ideas: Tiny Builds + Big Concepts

Small bots, big learning, no overwhelm.

Micro-Robots, Big Ideas is robotics for beginners—light builds, big learning. Students explore how simple machines "sense," "decide," and "move" using tiny projects and friendly challenges. The goal is fascination and confidence, not engineering intensity: kids should feel capable quickly, then curious to go further.

We keep materials and complexity approachable while introducing core ideas: inputs/outputs, simple circuits, feedback, iteration, and troubleshooting. Students learn that building is a process—test, adjust, try again—so mistakes become part of the fun rather than a reason to quit.

Students leave feeling capable—and hungry to build more. Even better, they gain a "systems mindset" that supports math/science learning: what causes what, how signals become actions, and how small rules produce behavior.

Key Points

Beginner-friendly builds that teach sensing, decision-making, and movement
Learn core systems ideas: inputs/outputs, feedback, iteration, troubleshooting
Build confidence fast—students feel capable early and improve through practice
Develop a maker mindset: test, adjust, and learn from mistakes

What You'll Learn

1

Core seminar + guided practice

2

Student-led research and writing

3

Feedback loops and revision cycles

4

Portfolio-ready final deliverable

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Select the level of support that works best for your learning style and goals.

Just the Course

Micro-Robots, Big Ideas: Tiny Builds + Big Concepts

$14

per session

$112 for 8 sessions

- Live online instruction
- Interactive coursework
- Community Q&A

Pod Learning

$36

per course

- Online or In-person
- Small group cohorts
- Feedback on submissions
- Weekly live sessions

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1:1 Enrichment

$58

starting at

- Dedicated coaching
- Custom pacing plan
- Partner instructors nationwide

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Pods are small learning groups that meet regularly to work through the course together. Choose a rigor level and schedule that fits your needs.

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