Computer science

How can universities stimulate interest and learning in large classes with both in-person and remote participation?

How can universities stimulate interest and learning in large classes with both in-person and remote participation?

On-campus learning is key to student experience but how can this be balanced with the benefits of teaching online or to utilise the best that technology has to offer? I will answer this question here.

Why Universities are Moving to Student-Centred Blended Learning

Why Universities are Moving to Student-Centred Blended Learning

The popular demand for university education is having two observable effects.

Read on to learn more from Professor David lane as he speaks about the challenge that universities face due to the changing landscape of teaching and learning.

How can you stimulate interest in coding?

How can you stimulate interest in coding?

In the future, there will be a demand for more and more Artificial Intelligence [AI] coding to run our cities and the devices we use in our home for housework, security, homeworking and entertainment. Staring at a screen looking at line after line of code appeals to some more than others so how can you stimulate yours or your pupils' interest in coding?

Can Robots Support Social Distancing within the Home?

Can Robots Support Social Distancing within the Home?

Hear from Professor Lynne Baillie from the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, who, along with Computer Science graduate Neve Curnyn, investigated whether MiRo could assist with social distancing within the home.

In Conversation Video: Blended Learning in Universities with MiRoCLOUD

In Conversation Video: Blended Learning in Universities with MiRoCLOUD

With the need for blended learning - the combination of online and on-site learning being at the top of the agenda for education in 2021; this video shares how the University of Sheffield have started to apply the blended learning approach to their courses.

Learn to code MiRo with the new ‘Code with Izzy’ videos!

Learn to code MiRo with the new ‘Code with Izzy’ videos!

Welcome to our new series of videos that will show you how to program your MiRo to perform some pretty cool functions! Our Code with Izzy video series will walk you through programs that we have especially developed using MiRoCLOUD to help you get started and think about the range of possibilities for MiRo.

Introducing the all-new beta version of MiRoCLOUD!

Introducing the all-new beta version of MiRoCLOUD!

Dear MiRo friends,

MiRoCLOUD is our brand-new distance learning platform to teach coding and robotics!

What is the Unmet Need in Coding and Robotics?

What is the Unmet Need in Coding and Robotics?

Truth is, being a successful inventor, designer, or entrepreneur is about being able to spot the ‘unknown unmet need’. Sebastian Conran, MiRo co-founder shares his thoughts on the umet need in coding and robotics.

MiRo for Research: Small Robots with Big Tasks

MiRo for Research: Small Robots with Big Tasks

Professor of Computer Science Lynne Baille and her team at Heriot-Watt University have been investigating the use of MiRo for a fall alert. Read on to learn about their approach for human-centered robot interaction (HRI) research.

3 Steps to Teach Coding with MiRo

3 Steps to Teach Coding with MiRo

Product Director Izzy Barnes explains in 3 easy steps how teachers can use MiRo to teach coding in a fun and engaging away to students wherever they are in the world. Keep reading to learn how MiRo can be used to ignite the imaginations of restless students at home to get them excited about coding and appreciate the many doors that it can open for them.