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Sphero Team

5 Scary Facts About STEM You Probably Didn’t Know

With Halloween earlier this the week, it’s a fitting time for us to reflect on some of the more “terrifying” topics of our times. Starting with some scary STEM stats that might make you think twice about the state of science, technology, engineering, and math in the U.S.
Child with paint on face looking straight at camera.
Sphero Team

5 Scary Facts About STEM You Probably Didn’t Know

With Halloween earlier this the week, it’s a fitting time for us to reflect on some of the more “terrifying” topics of our times. Starting with some scary STEM stats that might make you think twice about the state of science, technology, engineering, and math in the U.S.
Student using Sphero BOLT on classroom desk.
Sphero Team

Computer Science Ed or Bust!

Sphero Edu partners with CodeFWD by Facebook, plus commits to CSforAll

21st century skills have never been more important, and the way we see it, computer science and programming education are on the up and up. The best part is, we’re not the only ones who think so. We’ve got 2 awesome partnerships that we’re stoked to share with the world.

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Sphero Team

New Research Shows that Early Exposure to STEM Sets Kids Up for Success

As a toddler, Jeff Bezos took his crib apart with a screwdriver. Twelve-year-old Mark Zuckerberg used a programming language called Atari BASIC to create a computer messaging system, which he called “ZuckNet.” Larry Page was exposed to STEM from a young age by his parents, who were both computer science professionals.
List of school goals for educators.
Sphero Team

Back To School Ice Breakers with Sphero

Take your “beginning of the year” icebreakers to a whole new level with Sphero! There are tons of fun and easy ways to have students skipping out of your classroom and feeling great about being a part of a new team. Get your class excited about returning the next day and ready for learning all year long!
Sphero Hero image on How To Succeed In Robotics.
Sphero Team

How to Succeed in Robotics Without Really Trying

From smart phones to self-driving cars, our world is filled with technology. But students and educators alike can still be intimidated about where to start with robotics. Here are four tips that helped me navigate the world of robotics as a student, and now as an educator!
Laptop and tablet with Sphero Edu update.
Sphero Team

Sphero Edu Implements Scratch

The Sphero Edu app has big new updates

The Sphero Edu app is getting some fancy updates, including updating our blocks canvas to be built on the Scratch open-source code base. That changes a few things for existing users that are familiar with our block programming canvas, so we want to make sure you understand our reasons for this change and know that we’re ready to support any questions or concerns you’ve got for us. We want everyone to have the best learning experience possible, so let’s get right to it.

Woman sitting on floor in library working on laptop.
Sphero Team

How Librarians are Incorporating STEAM Instruction Into their Libraries

Librarians are taking a prominent role in bringing STEAM to students in school districts and colleges all over the world. In fact, more than half of school libraries in the U.S. and Canada offer maker programing for youth. This gives students more opportunities to engage in maker-based learning.
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Sphero Team

5 LGBTQ+ Inventors, Just in Time for Pride Month

June Pride Month is the perfect time to celebrate members of the LGBT community and their achievements in the STEM field. However, well beyond Pride Month, the consistent visibility of LGBT inventors and scientists is important for showing today’s young learners what is possible for them.
Mini table made for Sphero play.
Sphero Team

Sphero Makers: Ben’s Mini Table

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Sphero? Robots, right? Probably a safe assumption. That said, there’s a lot more to Sphero than just the bots. Sphero as a whole is also made up of designers, engineers, developers, product managers, QA and more.
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Sphero Team

Computational Thinking

Hi! My name is Ellie Werner and I am a product intern at littleBits. Prior to joining this innovative team, I was an educator. I have spent the past few years in a range of elementary and middle school classrooms around the world and I am now working towards earning my graduate degree in Cognitive Sciences at Teachers College of Columbia.
Spring Break survival guide image by Sphero Edu.
Sphero Team

Spring Break

A survival guide for parents

Teachers, you’ve been waiting for this moment. The slow fade of the cold months. A week out of the classroom. A possible tropical setting complete with swim-up bar, or a staycation of laziness and semi-productive adulting. This R&R? You’ve earned it. It’s Spring Break. WOO.

Sphero Heroes posing for picture together.
Sphero Team

Meet the Sphero Heroes

Our inductees for 2018

In November of 2017, we set out to create a program to help innovative teachers share their story more loudly and support active leaders that are helping other educators discover what’s possible with Sphero Edu. That program was appropriately named Sphero Heroes… and not just because it has a good ring to it.

Young girl kid inventor sits at makerspace desk using STEM tools.
Sphero NewsAmanda Vaden

5 Kid Inventors Saving Lives With Their Famous Inventions

For many inventors, the desire to help others and change the world comes at a very early age. With modern technology, kids are able to build prototypes and invent devices that have an impact on society. Here are five kids who are creating inventions to save lives today.