Bots cohort

BOTS

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What we offer

Program Model

The Building Opportunities for Teachers in Schools (BOTS) program trains teachers in coding and robotics. USC Viterbi student assistants visit schools weekly to assist the teachers in activities with their students.  An end-of-year student showcase celebrates and highlights student's success. 

Curriculum Model (3rd-8th grade)

Learning Units can be scaled based on grade level. We provide curriculum and activities for  3rd-8th.

Learning Units

  • Coding and program flow
  • Sensors
  • AI
  • Robot design, building, and coding

Program Goals

Strengthen elementary teachers' understanding of computer science and robotics and their ability to confidently teach STEM concepts.

Expand students' opportunities to engage in meaningful and well-designed computer science and robotics lessons and hands-on activities.

Increase USC STEM student knowledge and skills in positive youth development, communication, public speaking, and project coordination.
Testimonial for the BOTS Program
Children Drawing with marker and doing soemthing on laptop
BOTS session
BOTS program testimonial by participant

Our Sponsors

Good NeighbourSC logo
Specialty Family Foundation logo

We are Grateful for

the grants from the USC Good Neighbors Campaign and the Specialty Family Foundation.
Published on May 1st, 2024Last updated on October 3rd, 2025