PRESS RELEASE - iWorld Australia inks Exclusive ANZ distribution agreement with LittleBits

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IWORLD AUSTRALIA INKS EXCLUSIVE ANZ DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH LITTLEBITS

iWorld Australia announces exclusive ANZ distribution agreement with LittleBits, maker of an open source library of electronic construction kits which are designed and developed to inspire creativity and innovation for children, teens and adults. 

WHAT IS LITTLEBITS?

LittleBits makes a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks for you to create inventions large and small. Bits™ snap together with magnets, making it the fastest, easiest way to learn and invent with electronics.

THEIR MISSION

Let’s empower the next generation to have the creative confidence & curiosity to always ask why. To test ideas without fear. To take feedback without ego. To use their brains and hands to solve real-world problems when there isn’t a clear right answer. With LittleBits, kids learn how to be more than just consumers of technology. They become inventors.

At littleBits, we are on a mission to democratize hardware by empowering everyone to create inventions, large and small, with our platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The littleBits range will include 7 kits, ranging from Gizmos & Gadgets for budding inventors to Arduino Coding Kit, which teach the basics of coding. All kits include the required Bits and all the accessories and tools you need to unleash the inventor within.

FREE APP AVAILABLE - THE LITTLEBITS INVENT APP  is your personal guide to unleashing creativity. Discover step-by-step instructions for thousands of inventions, get inspiration for new creations, connect with the global littleBits community, and easily share your own creations. You can even take challenges and upload your inventions to earn badges–and bragging rights!

FOR THE EDUCATORS

Educator-Approved littleBits STEAM Student Set Bring Invention-Based Learning into the Classroom, Makerspace or Home.

The littleBits STEAM Student Set is the easiest way to integrate powerful STEM/STEAM learning into your classroom. The box includes everything you need to engage students in invention-based learning and develop their 21st-century skills like problem solving, creative thinking, and collaboration. You’ll get Bits, accessories and a Student Invention Guide, plus online resources including Invention Logs and a Teacher’s Guide. 

“We’ve seen a significant growth of STEAM Education products being introduced into the market, and we are excited to be partnered with a company like LittleBits who display a dedication in STEAM Toys. We've also been working with key manufacturers world wide to introduce STEAM education and Maker based products in ANZ. LittleBits is a pioneer in this area and we are happy to be working with them to engage distribution in ANZ." States Chad De Clase director of iWorld Australia.  

ABOUT LITTLEBITS

The company was founded in 2011 by MIT graduate, TED Senior Fellow and cofounder of the Open Hardware Summit, Ayah Bdeir, and has grown to be a global leader in hardware. Bdeir was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, one of one of Inc.’s “35 Under 35” and “Entrepreneurs to Watch,” one of Entrepreneur’s “10 Leaders to Watch,” one of Popular Mechanics’ “25 Makers Who Are Reinventing the American Dream,” and one of MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35. The littleBits platform includes more than 9 kits and 68 interoperable modules with millions of products sold in over 60 countries around the world. The littleBits invention app takes inventing to new levels with thousands of additional invention ideas and challenges. littleBits products have won more than 45 tech and education awards including an acquisition into the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) permanent collection, IDEA Gold Award, Parents’ Choice Gold Award, Popular Science Best of Toy Fair, Good Housekeeping’s Best Toy Award and Makerfaire Educator’s Choice and Editor’s Choice Awards.

Kits start from $189.95 RRP and stock will be available early December 2016

WATCH VIDEO

LittleBits - How it Works

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For any further enquiries please email sales@iworldaustralia.com.au