FAQs

Modo’s JumpStart is the beginner-level robotics and programming online course suitable for children aged 8 years and above. It is a stepping stone into the world of robotics, which has seen a surge in a number of applications both in households and industries. Once signed up for the course, your child will receive an educational robotic kit. The online course and each of the modules are specially designed to fuel young minds by teaching them the concept of robotics, introducing them to various components of a robot and to sensor technologies, and helping them to program the kit to create a functional robot. Ultimately, this course provides real-world knowledge of how robotics are being used in our day-to-day lives and by the end of this program, your child would have built his own robot and programmed it to perform certain actions.

Helps children structure their thought process around robotics
Provides hands-on programming skills
Helps apply STEM concepts to solve problems
Gets kids comfortable with usage of sensors
Teaches basic electronics concepts around circuits
Helps develop motor skills
Enhances ability to think innovatively and creatively
Helps share thoughts and ideas with peers through discussions

If you already have a Makeblock’s mBot kit, please write to contact@modo.one for a special price.

Yes, Of course, you can enroll now and take the course at a later convenient time.

You can avail EMI or instalments for select credit cards. For more information, visit razorpay.com.

Modo’s Jumpstart course is ideally suited for children above 8 years.

Visit https://modo.one/courses/ and choose the right course. Once selected, visit the course page and click on ‘Buy this Course’. It will take you to a registration page for enrolling in the course.

Once registered, you can use the self-generated ‘username’ and ‘password’ to login to the learning portal.

Visit https://modo.one/courses/ and enter your login details. Scroll down to the chosen course, click. Once on the course page, click on the ‘Curriculum’ tab and get started.

Yes, you will receive a ‘Course Completion Certificate’ by email at the end of the course.

Modo’s five level curriculum framework is designed to offer your child a step-by-step approach to technology literacy. As new level courses get announced, you can enroll your child in advanced courses to continue the path of digital learn

For JumpStart, there is no pre-requisite, as this is a beginner-level course. However, for advanced courses, one must have completed the previous level to move forward.

Please make sure you are entering all the necessary mandatory fields. If you still have a problem, write to contact@modo.one and we will get in touch with you shortly.

Please make sure you are entering all the necessary mandatory fields. If you still have a problem, write to contact@modo.one and we will get in touch with you shortly.

Our system allows registering only one child at a time. You can enroll each one of them separately. However, please note every time you enroll, you have to use a unique email id.

Please note that JumpStart, the beginner-level course, is designed for children above 8 years keeping in mind their knowledge of certain science and mathematical concepts.
If your child is less than 8 years, some of the concepts may be difficult. So we suggest you use your discretion.

When you enroll in the JumpStart course, depending on the course you chose, you will receive an educational robotic kit.
VirtualBot– You will receive a link by email to download a software simulator robot. ?Also a unique license code will be issued for you to use the software.
GizmoBot - You will receive the GizmoBot robotic kit delivered to your postal address within 7 working days from the date of registration.
mBot– You will receive the mBot educational robotic kit delivered to your postal address within 7 working days from the date of registration.

All robotic kits issued along with the course are of top quality. Modo team ensures that these kits are tested for child-friendliness, course relevance and long-term durability.

Yes, all robotic kits issued along with the course carry a 6-month manufacturer warranty. The warranty is applicable on the micro controller boards and sensors only. Chassis, motors, wheels, battery pack and connectors are not covered.

Yes. If the issue is with the robotic kit, you can send an email to contact@modo.one stating the nature of the issue. Please read earlier topic about warranty coverage.
If the issue us concerning the course material, your login or the videos, please chat with our online associates or write to contact@modo.one.
Please note that the online chat facility is available on all days from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

From the date of enrollment, your kit will reach you in around 7 working days.

Course fee varies for each course. Please visit the course page https://modo.one/courses/ for more details.

No, you will not be able to download the videos for offline viewing.

Modo’s online courses include a series of video lessons, grouped under modules and sub modules. In the video lessons, you will find an instructor, an animated robot and few students. The video lessons are a combination of concepts, coding activities and hands-on kit-based projects.

Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you complete the course within 2 months from the date of enrollment.

There is no prerequisite or pre-work. However, we encourage students to review topics and read more to gain additional knowledge around the topics taught. In each lesson page, there are links for additional reference.

Increasingly, world over children are moving over to online learning which liberates them from having to travel to a destination, accepting low tutoring standards, or even worse, having to match the pace and quality of a class setup.

For each module, all you need is 40 mins. However, you can spend additional amount of time, according to your convenience, to research and learn about the robotics concepts or program additional activities with the bot.
Typically, we recommend you complete 3 modules per week and hence complete the whole course in 2 months.

Each level of Modo’s courses has 25 modules. Each module is approximately 40 mins long. The lessons and modules are designed as self-paced.
Typically, we recommend you complete 3 modules per week and hence complete the whole course in 2 months.

No, you will not be able to skip any module. At the end of each module, you need to complete the quiz (mandatory) to progress to the next module.

Yes, you can review the lessons any number of times.

No assignments.

You can upload images and videos on the course pages under the ‘comments’ section.

Your course access will be active for minimum 1 year. Modo’s courses and video lessons go through updates regularly. After the updates, if you are keen to access the course, please write to us at contact@modo.one.

No. However, you can write to us for any specific help, and we will look into this on a case-to-case basis.

Yes, you can take the assessment quizzes any number of time, till you secure 100% (all right answers) for you to move forward to the next module.

Yes, you will require a desktop computer or a laptop to take the course. And a good internet connectivity.

You will require a Windows or Apple desktop or laptop, running latest OS version. You will also require an internet connection to access the course.

You can chat with our online associates or email us at contact@modo.one. But before you reach us, feel free to check the FAQs page in https://modo.one
Please note that the online chat facility is available on all days from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Ideally, it should not. On the contrary, Modo’s courses will help you to ace your maths and science studies.

Once logged in to Modo website, visit your profile page. In this page, you can view in greater detail about the course status, quiz completion, etc.

Yes, you will have to secure 100% points, i.e. you will have to get all answers right to move to the next module. Please note you can take the quiz any number of times.

You can share with your friends as a report, not an online view. We sincerely advise not to share your login and password to any of your friends.

Modo’s courses are designed to suit children and are self explanatory. However, should you have any doubts or need clarifications, you can reach us through online chat or by email to contact@modo.one.
Please note that the online chat facility is available on all days from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Yes, you can refer your friends to the course, and win gifts. Please write to contact@modo.one for more details.

Ideally, we recommend that you complete the course in a spaced manner, i.e. 3 modules per week.

Yes sure. However, please note that Modo’s courses are not a replacement for school education.

Here’s a good review of the mBot kit. It is recognized by many educational specialists as one of the top educational robotic kits available.
http://www.techagekids.com/2015/10/makeblock-mbot-robot-for-kids-review.html

The mBot is an easy-to-run educational robotic kit for kids to get hands-on experience about graphical programming, electronics, robotics.
It is an all-in-one solution for robotics learning and designed for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
Achieve different fun projects like wall avoidance, line following, games with other mBots, using sensors to play games in Scratch programming language.
Electronics is based on Arduino open source platform
Programming tools: mBlock is a drag-and-drop programming tool based on Scratch 2.0
Easy and intuitive wiring with color-coded RJ25 connectors Sturdy aluminum chassis with 2-mm of thickness
Outputs: Buzzer, RGB LED, infrared emitting, two motor ports
Power: 3.7VDC lithium battery (charger onboard) or four 1.5V AA batteries (not included)

You can use the kit to create many more activities, which are available in the Makeblock global community. Alternatively, you can also look up on Youtube for reference videos.

It is called mCore. This is based on Arduino UNO board.

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform which is based on easy-to-use hardware and software.

Visit makeblock.com or makebot.in

Modo Edulabs is not a re-seller or a distributor of robotic kits. Hence, we do not exclusively sell the kits.