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.
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.
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.
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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. 
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Welcome Back to School: Integrating Technology in the Classroom

This article looks at how teachers can create a warm welcome-back-to-school experience for their students — not just through games and icebreakers, but by integrating technology that can engage and excite kids who are still fresh from their summer vacation. 
STEM Activities for Gifted & Talented Students
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STEM Activities for Gifted & Talented Students

In education, it is important to address the needs of all students by appealing to various learning styles in school curricula as well as ensuring that all students are being inspired and challenged in the classroom. Gifted and talented education is a scholastic approach that helps ensure this by offering accelerated learning to students who showcase certain proficiencies.
Innovative Math Teaching Strategies for the Digital Age
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Innovative Math Teaching Strategies for the Digital Age

From apps that turn algebra into an adventure game to websites that offer instant feedback on calculus problems, these digital tools are doing more than just jazzing up a math class. They're transforming how students engage with mathematical concepts, pushing them to think critically, and equipping them with problem-solving skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Breaking Barriers in Computer Science Education for Visually Impaired Students
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Breaking Barriers in Computer Science Education for Visually Impaired Students

When Hanna Martin, the innovative Educational Technology Integration Specialist at Wisconsin’s Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI) in Janesville, reached out to me about the lack of high-quality computer science instructional materials for her students, I knew a challenge lay ahead. Many online resources struggled with accessibility for screen readers or were too advanced, leaving a gap in suitable educational tools.
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Student Engagement Strategies to Motivate Learning

Student disengagement can be stressful and demotivating, especially for new teachers. Luckily, there are ways to get out of the funk, so we’re sharing some re-engagement strategies for students who have started to lose focus.