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.
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.
Two students watch BOLT+.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

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. 
A teachers stands in front of his class with a projector walking his students through a lesson with Sphero BOLT+. The students are looking on with their Chromebooks at desks with their robots.
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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.
Inspiring Future Innovators: A Closer Look at the Sphero Global Challenge
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Inspiring Future Innovators: A Closer Look at the Sphero Global Challenge

The Sphero Global Challenge is back for its fifth season! This project-based competition encourages students to expand their capabilities in STEAM ...
A teenage girl looks frustrated as she sits at her desk at home looking at a tablet and taking notes.
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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.
littleBits parts being connected
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Circuits for Kids: Activities and Tips to Keep Students Switched On

Circuits are a great way to teach kids about electricity in a hands-on way. Building circuits develops students’ understanding of currents, power sources, and outputs, and educators can devise several fun activities to help meet key learning objectives.
Two boys and a girl pass a basketball to each other in gym class.
At SchoolEmily Collom

How to Adopt STEM in Physical Education

We think of STEM education taking place in science class, in the math classroom, in a computer lab. However, we use STEM concepts in all areas of our lives - why not bring STEM into physical education? By integrating STEM into different content areas, such as P.E., students are encouraged to build the skills they need to be successful in the 21st century and enthusiasm for the class will skyrocket!
Fostering a healthy relationship with technology is important at home and in school.
At HomeKate Sheppard

4 Ways to Encourage Digital Wellness for Students

As screens and technology become increasingly ubiquitous in our everyday lives, it is vital that we find ways to co-exist with them that are both healthy and sustainable over the long-term. For kids especially, who are introduced to technology from a young age, it’s important to encourage moderation and instill a sound relationship with devices.
Two young girl students work together on a project using a laptop and Sphero BOLT.
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Teaching ELA Subjects Through a STEAM Mindset

It can often seem like hard lines are drawn between different disciplines and subjects in education. However, it is highly beneficial to take a more integrated approach to learning, one that recognizes and even encourages the links between different subject matters and learning paradigms.