Long time reader theodp writes: Facebook last week announced the launch of CodeFWD, “a free online education program created in partnership with [robotic toy maker] Sphero to increase the amount of underrepresented and female students interested in studying computer science.” Sphero and CodeFWD are offering a free Sphero BOLT Power Pack (a classroom set of 15 robots valued at $2,499) for a select number of accepted applicants through the program. So, what do you need to begin CodeFWD by Facebook? “No experience necessary. No experience preferred ,” explains the website. However, that’s not to say CodeFWD is for all. “CodeFWD is intended for educators who are credentialed K-12 teachers or 501(c)(3) non-profit staff members in the United States,” the website makes clear, adding that “given the limited supply of robots, we will evaluate the information you’ve provided and prioritize those applications that help us achieve the goal of expanding access to computer programming opportunities.” And Facebook, being Facebook, adds that it wants some data out of the deal: “Please note that Facebook will have access to aggregate, anonymous usage data from Sphero, but will not have access to user-identifiable data collected by Sphero.”
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