At the chalk face: Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing Sponsor Highlight - VEX Robotics

At the chalk face: Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing Sponsor Highlight - VEX Robotics 🚀 Robots, rivalry (the friendly kind!) and reinvigorating computing education 🤖In this episode of At the Chalkface, we’re joined by Chris from VEX Robotics, one of the main sponsors of the Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing – and trust us, this is a good one.If you’ve ever thought “robotics sounds amazing, but also… terrifying”, this episode is for you. We dive into what VEX actually offers schools (spoiler: it’s way more accessible than you might think), how competitive robotics is really about collaboration, creativity and confidence, and why you don’t need to be an engineering wizard to get started.🎯 What we cover in this episode:What VEX Robotics is really all about (from classroom kits to global competitions)Why “competition” doesn’t mean cut-throat (and actually builds brilliant soft skills)How robotics can boost engagement at KS3, GCSE and A levelWhy VEX works for all students – not just the stereotypical onesWhat VEX will be bringing to the Festival of Computing this year A sneak peek at exciting new developments like AI-powered robots and programmable dronesWhether you’re a computing teacher looking to reignite the spark, a school leader exploring enrichment options, or just robotics-curious, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical insight and plenty of enthusiasm.👉 Find out more about the festival and grab your ticket:🌐 https://craigndave.org/product/festival-of-computing-ticket/ 👉 Explore VEX Robotics:🌐 https://www.vex.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a colleague who keeps saying “we should do more hands-on stuff” 😉