Sphero’s Guide to Firmware Engineering
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Sphero’s Guide to Firmware Engineering

Some of the most important software in the world doesn’t take the form of a computer application. Instead, it’s a tiny piece of code embedded in a physical device — often taking up no more memory than a single smartphone photo. This type of software is known as firmware.
Sphero’s Guide to Firmware Engineering
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Sphero’s Guide to Firmware Engineering

Some of the most important software in the world doesn’t take the form of a computer application. Instead, it’s a tiny piece of code embedded in a physical device — often taking up no more memory than a single smartphone photo. This type of software is known as firmware.
Winter Break STEM Activities for All Ages
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Winter Break STEM Activities for All Ages

Don't let the winter break become a learning-loss holiday! We've got fun and engaging STEM activities for winter break that will keep kids’ brains sharp and ready to tackle the new year. Whether you're a parent looking for at-home inspiration or an educator planning post-break lessons, we've got you covered.
Thanksgiving Robotics Activities for Kids During Fall Break
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Thanksgiving Robotics Activities for Kids During Fall Break

The extended Thanksgiving break in many US schools presents a unique challenge: keeping kids entertained while the adults prepare for the holiday feast. Luckily, Sphero coding robots and kits can help families have a more relaxing holiday by keeping kids busy while the turkey roasts in the oven.

STEM Spotlight: Marshmallow Minds’ Salmon Migration Design STEAM Program
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STEM Spotlight: Marshmallow Minds’ Salmon Migration Design STEAM Program

Harini Senthilvasan, Founder and CEO of Marshmallow Minds, is leading the way in integrating innovative STEM education with real-world problem-solving. In September 2023, her organization piloted the Salmon Migration Design STEAM Program, a hands-on project aimed at teaching students about the impact of climate change on marine life—specifically, the challenges salmon face during migration.
Cultivating Teamwork: Robotics in Collaborative Learning Environments
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Cultivating Teamwork: Robotics in Collaborative Learning Environments

Robotics is not creating a generation of isolated tinkerers, but rather a powerhouse of young collaborators. Imagine teams of students huddled around a robot, debating strategies, sharing ideas, and problem-solving together. That's the true face of robotics in education today.
Educational Gifts for Kids from Sphero are good ideas to offer fun, educational experiences.
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12 Educational Gifts for Kids & Teens

Whether it’s for the holidays, a birthday, or as a reward for making good grades, educational gifts for kids and teens are wildly popular. But you may be asking yourself, how do I pick the right educational gift for the special kids in my life? This guide will help you out.
Understanding Technology Literacy
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Understanding Technology Literacy

Technology has assumed an integral role in all aspects of our life including education, business, and communication. Even our daily social interactions are influenced. Given the fast-paced, technology-driven world we live in, it’s critical to make technology literacy a priority for young learners right from the initial stages of their formal education.
A Guide to Gifting Educational Toys for Kids
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A Guide to Gifting Educational Toys for Kids

Educational gifts for kids can be more exciting than the Hungarian puzzle block — if you know where to look. Sphero offers a broad range of robotic STEM toys that inspire experimentation and creativity without feeling like educational tools. This article acts as a guide to educational toys for kids (or anyone in your life who loves robots).
Sphero Central: Your All-in-One Educational Resource Hub
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Sphero Central: Your All-in-One Educational Resource Hub

We know that your time as a teacher is invaluable, and finding the right lessons, guides, and resources to engage your students while managing time constraints can be challenging. That’s where Sphero Central comes in—a new content platform designed to help educators streamline their classroom experience and maximize the value of their Sphero tools–all in one place.

Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Teaching & Learning
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Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Teaching & Learning

When we talk about artificial intelligence in relation to education, it’s easy to think about AI robots teaching at the front of the classroom or to focus on the downsides, like the challenges of plagiarism and cheating. However, there is another side to AI within education frameworks: it can be used as a tool to enhance experiences and outcomes for both teachers and students.
7 Technology Trends in STEM Education
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7 Technology Trends in STEM Education

We live in a technology-driven world, and the education system is rapidly evolving to keep pace with the latest trends. Innovative learning experiences using new tools and techniques can keep students engaged while honing their skills, particularly in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) subjects.
Introducing the 2024-2025 Sphero Heroes
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Introducing the 2024-2025 Sphero Heroes

We are thrilled to announce the new class of Sphero Heroes for the 2024-2025 school year! This diverse group of educators has been selected for their innovative use of Sphero robots, littleBits, and Blueprint engineering kits.
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Sphero BOLT+ vs. Sphero BOLT: Why We Update Our Robots

Recently, we announced the launch of Sphero BOLT+, the next evolution of our most popular programmable robot in education worldwide. In this blog, we’ll explore the key differences between the two robots and discover why these updates make BOLT+ our most advanced round robot to date.