Classroom Robotics
Our Board of Education Shield turns an Arduino Uno into a rolling robot. Teach electronics, robotics, and programming with the Shield-Bot and our free curriculum. Available individually or in class packs with bonus hardware.
Get Started in Education
Get Started with Propeller 2
Support Resources
Modular Multicore
The P2 Edge Module and Breakout Board pair up to provide easy access to all I/O pins and quick connectivity for add-ons. Multicore projects made easy!
micro:bit Support from Parallax
When you purchase your micro:bit modules from Parallax we reinvest the proceeds right back into our community programs.
cyber:bot 12-Pack Plus for Classrooms
Equip your classroom for lessons starting with micro:bit Python programming basics through robotics, cybersecurity, and even an introduction to artificial intelligence. Programming tools and curriculum are free!
Educational Curriculum
Our educational curriculum is hosted on learn.parallax.com. You may browse by hardware type, programming language, or topic (robotics, electronics, projects).
If you are an instructor, you may also send us an e-mail to request access to the teacher’s guides, scope and sequence, assessment material, and standards and alignments.
Announcements
Propeller Live Forum – September 11th 2024
The Propeller Live Forum is a time to discuss any Propeller 1 or 2 multicore Microcontroller topics with their designer Chip Gracey.
Propeller Live Forum – August 14th 2024
The Propeller Live Forum is a time to discuss any Propeller 1 or 2 multicore Microcontroller topics with their designer Chip Gracey.
Propeller Live Forum – July 10th 2024
The Propeller Live Forum is a time to discuss any Propeller 1 or 2 multicore Microcontroller topics with their designer Chip Gracey.
Propeller Live Forum – June 12th 2024
The Propeller Live Forum is a time to discuss any Propeller 1 or 2 multicore Microcontroller topics with their designer Chip Gracey.
On-Demand Workshop: micro:bit for Beginners
Educator Workshop includes two hours of YouTube instructions to follow at your own pace, live support via Zoom if needed, and a certificate for 2 hours of professional development for qualified educators. Apply now!
On-Demand Workshop: Cybersecurity with Python & micro:bit
Educator Workshop includes free hardware, six hours of YouTube instructions to follow at your own pace, live support via Zoom if needed, and a certificate for 8 hours of professional development for qualified educators. Apply now!