Raton, NM 1/21/16 – Wonder League, the first elementary robotics competition, announces that Aiden LaFrance of Raton placed 5th among more than 1,150 teams in the nation. Wonder League recognizes each team for their outstanding application of computer programming and robotics.
Aiden LaFrance newly moved to Raton, New Mexico calls himself the “Kuazie Koder” and placed in the top five finalists as a one-person team. Removed from traditional schooling by his parents to allow greater room for his curiosity for exploring subjects in-depth, Kuazie Koder joined the Wonder League Robotics Competition to explore robotics as a solution for discovery in astronomy. While his learning experience differs from that of most students, Aiden shares the same inspiration for the limitless possibilities of STEM. Kuazie Koder contest videos can be seen on Aiden LaFrance’s YouTube channel, please visit [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIEwz-0WbRbXwtaj_3FkHUg].
Wonder Workshop, creators of robots that teach K-5 students foundational skills in computer coding, founded the Wonder League Robotics Competition to invite students ages five through 11 from across the country to complete seven computer programming challenges using classroom-friendly robots, Dash & Dot.
Wonder League Robotics Competition recognizes winning teams for exceptional exploration of STEM skills. STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. STEM education stresses that critical thinking, creativity and teamwork are pivotal to engaging students as careers in related fields continue to grow.
