Sphero STEM Education Blog

In the job market, there is a growing demand for mechanical engineers, driven in large part by the need to advance technologies and mechanical systems in fields like manufacturing, energy, and aerospace.

Here’s what Dave Wolfe, a Computer Science educator at Cornerstone Academy in New Albany, Ohio, had to say about his experience using Blueprint in the classroom.

As an educator, it is important to prepare students for the future, equipping them with the soft and hard skills they need to succeed in whatever they do. Today, with an engineering skills shortage affecting many sectors, it is particularly important for teachers to nurture skills that could lead interested students to a successful career in engineering.

In this article, we consider CTE pathways that may appeal to students with a kinesthetic learning style: those who thrive with hands-on learning over visual, auditory, or written instruction. Suitable future careers range from robotics and automotive technology to performing arts to emergency response. 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) emphasizes the importance of the world of work, giving students in middle school and above the chance to learn technical skills and increase their future employability.

Today, with the high cost of four-year college programs, college is not always a viable option. Fortunately, with a growing focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the country, high school students are being given more options in terms of their post-graduation career paths.  

Data is becoming an essential part of every industry, including education. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students benefit from practicing, handling, and interpreting data for better comprehension. Therefore, teachers who infuse data literacy in STEM education can set their students up for long-term success.