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6 Important Coding Languages for STEM Students

With hundreds of coding languages in existence, it can feel overwhelming to break into the world of computer programming or introduce these concepts to students. Here is breakdown of the various types of coding languages. 
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6 Important Coding Languages for STEM Students

With hundreds of coding languages in existence, it can feel overwhelming to break into the world of computer programming or introduce these concepts to students. Here is breakdown of the various types of coding languages. 
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You’ll Never Guess The Inventors of These 5 Inventions!

We consulted our community of educators, Sphero Heroes, to help tell the stories of these modern innovators and why they’re worth learning about — here’s what they had to say.

Two girls work together on a laptop; Javascript text is on the chalkboard behind them.
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How to improve critical thinking in kids?

We live in a world powered by technology and information. The abundance of information floating around can make it difficult to discern between true and false. This is where critical thinking for kids comes into the picture. You can start planting the seeds of critical thinking at an early age.
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Why Failing is Important in Education

Risk-taking, leaping, trying again, and failing are part of our genetic material. Without it, humans would not have inhabited every corner of this planet. Oftentimes we can see failure, particularly in exams, as negative — one of the worst things we can allow students to experience. But what if we allow students to fail in a safe space and make learning a personal endeavor?

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8 STEAM Activities To Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day STEAM activities can teach children that they can play an integral role in making the planet healthier. Since 1970, people of all ages have celebrated Earth Day every April 22nd. As our planet continues facing water scarcity challenges, climate change, and more, Earth Day's message is more important than ever.
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10 Real-World Coding Examples That Save the Day

While fictional superheroes can use their otherworldly abilities, impressive gadgets, and tingling senses to save their universe, being able to save the real world takes more than being bit by a radioactive spider or calling Krypton home. It takes coding.
Young boy coding Sphero Mini on his tablet through salt and pepper grinder.
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Six Ways Coding, Computer Science & Robots Empower Children with Autism

Can coding benefit kids with autism? If the increased focus on computer science and coding skills in schools gives any sign, it’s good for kids in general. But there’s something extra that makes learning to code for children with autism even more worthwhile. 
Students engaging with a Sphero BOLT programmable robot in the classroom.
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The 3 Best Programmable Robot Kits for Beginners

We’ve compiled a list of our three favorite programmable robot kits for beginners so you can get started as soon as the delivery driver knocks on your door. Let’s explore each robot for kids more in-depth to learn what you can do with it! 

Webinar: Power Up Secondary STEAM Learning
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Webinar: Power Up Secondary STEAM Learning

Need fresh ideas to spark inspiration to implement STEAM in your secondary classroom? In this 45-minute webinar, we will explore ideas to create and sustain momentum around STEAM education in the upper grades. 
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Top 10 Robots and STEM Kits for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

With the U.S. Department of Education prioritizing STEM education and adding mandatory computer science curriculum in many states, it’s no wonder educators are focusing on these principles in their curriculum.[1] The best coding robots for kids are available for every grade level and age group, so parents and educators are equipped with a kit for every child to best learn computer science.
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5 Sphero STEM Activities for Middle School Students

Middle school, junior high, or secondary school. Whatever you call it, it’s a formative part of every kid’s educational journey. Middle school is a highly transitional period for students, and an important one, that prepares them for more complex subject areas. Middle school also offers a period of academic exploration and readiness for their high school years, which can aid in their future career success as well. 
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3 Ways To Teach Kids Problem-Solving Skills: Play, Learn, and Grow

When children encounter roadblocks in their daily lives, problem-solving skills become essential. Rather than becoming frustrated when confronted with a problem — such as dealing with peer pressure, a difficult exam, or a lost toy — problem-solving skills allow kids to manage their emotions, think creatively, and discover thoughtful solutions. 
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The Importance of Technological Literacy

Technology literacy is an individual’s ability to obtain, assess, manage, and communicate information in a technology-driven environment — and it is becoming more important than ever for society as a whole to possess and maintain these abilities.