A group of teenagers works together around a table looking at several documents.
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4 Essential STEM Skills for Every Student

STEM skills like creativity and perseverance can equip students with the tools they need for success. Learn how these skills can be taught in the classroom! 
A group of teenagers works together around a table looking at several documents.
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4 Essential STEM Skills for Every Student

STEM skills like creativity and perseverance can equip students with the tools they need for success. Learn how these skills can be taught in the classroom! 
Two boys program their Sphero BOLT robots through a maze build out of a toy construction set at home.
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Building a BattleBot with Sphero’s Programmable Robots

Sphero BattleBots are a great way to deploy your BOLTs, Minis, and other robots to help students learn essential STEM skills in a social environment. 
A male and female engineering student work at a classroom table coding Sphero RVR+ robots to do a winter STEM activity.
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Winter STEM Activities to Keep Kids Engaged

Here are some of our favorite indoor activities from the Sphero team and community of educators that allow students to practice STEM subjects like coding and robotics while still getting into the winter spirit. 

Sphero coding robots, like Sphero BOLt, help educators enhance subject matter learning in the classroom.
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Using Sphero Robots to Build Confidence in Subject Matter Learning

In the dynamic landscape of education, integrating technology has become a powerful tool for educators seeking innovative ways to enhance subject matter learning. One such technological marvel making waves in classrooms worldwide is Sphero coding robots.
Digital literacy ensures students and teachers are comfortable and safe when using technology tools in the classroom.
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Does Digital Literacy Need to Be Taught to the Modern Student?

In this article, we ask whether digital literacy should form part of the modern curriculum, based on what students need to know and what they already know.
Hour of Code activities from Sphero featuring AI concepts are now available.
At SchoolAmanda Vaden

Sphero's AI-Powered Adventures for CSEdWeek

As we gear up to celebrate Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), there's no better time to dive into the world of coding and robotics. This annual event aims to inspire students and educators to explore the wonders of computer science, and what better way to do so than with Hour of Code?
A student in a yellow shirt uses a tablet with various social media and app icons floating over it to indicate the importance of Digital Citizenship.
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The Importance of Digital Citizenship in Education

In this article, we'll explore what it means to be a "digital citizen" and why it's important for kids and teens to know how to navigate the sometimes-tricky waters of the internet while ensuring their digital safety.

A female forensic scientist adds a sample of evidence to a test tube while wearing blue latex gloves.
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The Scully Effect and Candidates for the Modern Equivalent

In this article, we’ll look at the significance of the Scully Effect, why STEM representation in media matters, and which female characters in film and TV are inspiring the next generation of girls to follow STEM. 
A blue and black graphic illustration showing a light bulb surrounded by other symbols that represent the connectivism learning theory.
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How the Connectivism Learning Theory Evolved for the Digital Age

In this blog, we look at the relevance of connectivism in the digital age and how educators can use the theory to improve digital teaching strategies. 
A Makedo kit for STEM classroom activities.
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High-Tech & Low-Tech in STEM: My End of Year Collaboration with Sphero & Makedo

As a Sphero Hero I was given the exciting opportunity to collaborate on a “high-tech meets low-tech” collaboration with Sphero robots and Makedo Invent kit.
STEM Gifts for Kids are good ideas to offer fun, educational experiences.
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14 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.
A teacher works with four younger students on a laptop in a colorful classroom. Cybersecurity education is important for teachers and students to learn.
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Cybersecurity 101 for Educators and Students: Online Safety, Security and Success

Cybersecurity offers two-fold importance to kids: learning to defend themselves and preparing for their future careers.
Students working at a makerspace style table and creating prototypes with the Blueprint Build engineering kit for kids and teens.
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Why Career and Technical Education is a Game-Changer

What does career and technical education look like in your school or district? Career and technical education (CTE) can be a game-changer for middle and high school students. CTE programs offer hands-on experience and teach practical skills students can apply in various situations.