Play, Magic , & a New Partnership Collaborative Post by Amanda Jeane Strode & the Chibitronics Team Welcome to this special conversation between Jie Qi, CEO of Chibitronics, Shiela Lee, Head of Education at Chibitronics, and Amanda Jeane Strode, Director of Learning at CodeJoy. In this blog, we bring together these innovative educators to discuss […]
UPDATE FROM SPAIN – CREATIVE SCHOOL LIBRARIES in GALICIA
A CONVERSATION with Educator, Creative Technologist and Designer PAOLA GUIMERANS (Spanish version here) Scaling expressive technologies for STEAM learning often starts in train-the-trainer workshops. Hands-on sessions with curious educators and their organizations introduce new materials and invite participants – typically coaches, program managers, teachers, and subject matter experts such as artists, introductory CS instructors, department […]
Paper Circuits with Chibitronics on Outschool
Chibitronics is on Outschool! Outschool is a platform that offers live online classes where kids can interact with teachers, in small groups, in a variety of subject areas. Chibitronics is excited to join and offer a new way for kids and parents to engage with us! We’ll be offering our first course, a one-time 60-minutes […]
Registration Open for Summer Pathfinders 2026! Free Chibitronics Supplies & Hands-on PD for Teachers
Are you a US-based K-12 public or charter school teacher? Start with Art: Chibitronics Paper Circuits This summer, as part of Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026, we are excited to be once again teaching a virtual course, Start with Art: Chibitronics Paper Circuits! Classroom-tested, our dynamic, ever-evolving curriculum introduces educators to paper circuits, STEAM, and […]
Infosys Foundation USA Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026 Registration
Chibitronics is excited to be partnering with Infosys Foundation USA again this summer to offer public school teachers and public librarians in the United States FREE professional development for the Summer Pathfinders 2026 workshops! All participants will receive a FREE kit of materials (valued at over $400), including a Pathfinders Workshop Educator Set and a […]
Tech Tip: Use Launchpad LEDs & Batteries Like Stencils!
Sturdy Metal Pads Are Easy to Trace Did you know that Launchpad components, including batteries and LEDs, have sturdy metal pads that make them easy to grip, sketch, and prototype with? Unlike our Circuit Sticker LEDs, which are designed to be used just like stickers, Launchpad LEDs are bigger, more durable, and easily reusable for […]
Meet the Maker: Leah DiPasquale
Paper Toys & Art That Pops Today’s spotlight is on Leah DiPasquale, a gifted illustrator and graphic designer known for her vibrant artwork and eye-catching paper toys! (She has even designed whimsical fabrics with enticing motifs including “Crabulous Tacos,” a “Bagel Party,” and the bright geese depicted above!) We first encountered Leah’s work during LightUpPopUpTober […]
Educator & Lesson Spotlight: Paper Circuit Puppets with Felicia Brooks
Spotlight on Felicia Brooks Working in three dimensions — to create a puppet with students — would be a challenge any day of the week! But, in today’s post, you’ll meet a bold, innovative educator who is no stranger to a challenge! We met middle school art educator, Felicia Brooks, during our Summer Pathfinders course […]
LightUpPopUpTober 2025 Gallery
Join the Challenge! Return to the PopUpTober Page View Video Compilation #LightUpPopUpTober Gallery 2025 The images below were contributed by members of the 2025 Chibitronics #LightUpPopUpTober Team. They are being showcased here with permission from their creators — and should be considered copyrighted works. To view the original posts and video reels on Instagram, or […]
Record-Breaking Participation During Chibitronics Summer Pathfinders PD!
Participation Up 26% Throughout July, as part of Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute 2025, members of the Chibitronics team hosted our most ambitious virtual professional development event to date. Even with an expedited registration window (which occurred as a result of unprecedented interest in Summer Pathfinders courses in general) active enrollment in our classroom-tested course, Start […]
Introducing NEW Chibitronics Launchpad LEDs!
We’re Launching a NEW, STURDIER LED! After spending countless hours working with educators around the world, and hearing their feedback, the Chibitronics team is thrilled to announce the release of our new Launchpad LEDs! Like our safer, easier-to-use Launchpad Battery, our new Launchpad LEDs come with sturdy pads that are easy to grip, sketch, and […]
Take a Sneak Peek at Our NEW Launchpad LEDs & Batteries!
Introducing Our Launchpad Line! We’re so excited about our upcoming line of learner-friendly Launchpad Batteries and Launchpad LEDs, that we thought we’d share a sneak peek! Designed with safety, durability, and reusability in mind, our NEW Launchpad components make paper circuits easier to learn, understand, and prototype than ever before! Launchpad Battery Upon first glance, […]