Magnitude.IO Reaches Space, Expands K-12 EdTech Catalog
Summary
ManyLabs, developed by Peter Sand, enables students of any age to become comfortable with data, scientific processes, and mathematical representations of the world.San Francisco, CA, August 09, 2013 --( PR.com )-- Magnitude.IO announced today that its first client, Nanosatisfi, has reached Low Earth Orbit with its cube satellites, Ardusat-1 and Ardusat-X.In addition, Magnitude.IO is pleased to announce LightUp, Roominate, and ManyLabs have been added to its project-based catalog of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education for K-12.After deploying from the International Space Station the Ardusat satellites are expected to be operational for classes this fall.Please visit: http://magnitude.io/project/nanosatisfi-kids-in-space/ for more information.In addition to the successful space launch, Magnitude.IO has announced the addition of 3 new companies that will map technologies to Common Core and/or Next Generation Science Standards for a new era of fun, project-based learning experiences for K-12:LightUp founders Josh Chan and Tarun Pondicherry created LightUp to empower every kid to understand and create their own electronic projects.LightUp combines an electronics construction kit with an interactive augmented-reality tutor app, helping kids understand the fundamentals of technology.The Roominate line of products inspires the next generation of female technology innovators through early exposure to STEM.