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USP Opens Enrollment for Free Course in Educational Robotics and Programming with 100 Hours of Online Training for Public School Teachers and Undergraduate Students
Public school teachers and undergraduate students can compete for one of the 80 spots in a free course offered by USP focused on educational robotics, programming, and artificial intelligence. The training is entirely online, starts in April, and offers 100 hours of content, with classes that can be attended from anywhere in Brazil.
Enrollment is open until March 23 or until the slots are filled, increasing competition among those interested in learning how to bring technology and computational thinking into the classroom.
The course was created by researchers from the Institute of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at the University of São Paulo (ICMC-USP) in partnership with the Renato Archer Information Technology Center, institutions recognized nationally in the field of technology.
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Who Can Participate in This Free Training Offered by USP?
The initiative is designed for those who work or plan to work in basic education. Therefore, the target audience is quite specific.
Participants may include:
- teachers from public elementary schools
- teachers from public high schools
- students of undergraduate courses from any university in Brazil
In total, there are 80 available spots. Of that total, 40 are reserved for individuals who identify as female, an initiative aimed at increasing women’s participation in technology and computing fields.
Additionally, female public school teachers may receive scholarships to encourage course completion, offered by the Brazilian Network for Engineering and Exact Sciences Education, with support from CNPq.
What Exactly Do Participants Learn During the USP Course?
The training is structured for those who have not yet been exposed to educational robotics or programming. Therefore, the content begins with the fundamentals and gradually advances.
Among the topics covered are:
- educational robotics applied to teaching
- computational thinking in basic education
- programming focused on educational projects
- introductory concepts of artificial intelligence
- planning technological activities for the classroom
Throughout the classes, participants also learn how to adapt these tools to the reality of public schools, even when the technological infrastructure is limited.
The aim is to help teachers develop practical activities that spark students’ interest in science, technology, and problem-solving.
What Tools and Technological Resources Are Part of the Classes?
One of the distinguishing features of the training is the use of online simulators, which replace physical robotics kits. This allows the content to be applied in any school with internet access.
During the course, participants use platforms such as:
- Open Roberta, a programming environment focused on educational robotics
- Tinkercad, an online tool for creating and simulating circuits and technological projects
These resources allow for testing activities, creating projects, and experimenting with digital solutions without relying on expensive equipment.
Thus, teachers can replicate the activities directly with their students.
Does the Course Provide a Certificate and What Is the Course Load?
Yes. Those who complete the activities receive a certificate for 100 hours of training.
The schedule includes 21 weekly classes, distributed between April and August. The activities primarily take place in an asynchronous format, allowing participants to follow the content at the most convenient time.
During the training, there will also be public online lectures, enhancing participants’ contact with specialists in the field.
The program was developed considering the demands of the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), which advocates for the teaching of computing and technology in basic education.
How to Enroll Before the Spots Are Gone?
The enrollment process occurs through an online form provided by the course organizers.
Interested individuals need to access the official link, fill out the requested information, and submit it within the timeframe set by the organization. Selection considers the criteria presented in the form and the availability of spots.
Enrollment is open until March 23 or until the 80 spots are filled. Therefore, those wishing to participate should register as soon as possible.
Registration Link: Registration Form
And what about you? Will you take advantage of this opportunity to learn educational robotics for free? Let us know in the comments if you intend to enroll.
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