Celebrate Black Teachers and Students
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
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Ms. Russ from Magnolia MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
Help me give my students twenty-four five sphero minis in order to learn basic robotics through the use of the phero and through sphero edu
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
Integrating Sphero into the classroom offers a dynamic pathway for students to delve into coding and robotics education. Through hands-on interaction with the Sphero Mini, students gain practical coding experience by programming the robot to execute various commands and maneuvers. This tangible engagement with robotics fosters a deeper understanding of programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, and functions, as students witness the direct impact of their code on the Sphero's behavior. Moreover, Sphero encourages collaborative problem-solving as students work together to overcome challenges and achieve their programming objectives, nurturing teamwork and communication skills essential for success in STEM fields.
Furthermore, Sphero serves as a catalyst for sparking curiosity and creativity in the realm of robotics.
As students explore the capabilities of the Sphero Mini, they are inspired to think critically and innovatively, devising inventive solutions to programming puzzles and design challenges. By integrating robotics into the curriculum, educators can cultivate a passion for technology and engineering among students, empowering them to become confident problem-solvers and innovators in an increasingly digital world. Overall, Sphero not only equips students with valuable coding skills but also instills a sense of excitement and wonder that fuels lifelong learning and exploration in the field of robotics.
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