ISTE 2016
Denver,CO
“Giving Education a SPRK”
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This session detailed authentic experiences teaching collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship using Sphero robotics in elementary classrooms.

CAMLE 2016
Longmont, CO
“Get the Ball Rolling”

This session taught teachers why and how to use robotics in a secondary classroom. It also provided support for how to get started using the robotics platform Sphero, including how to set up blended classrooms.

CASB Annual Convention 2018
Colorado Springs, CO
​”Computer Science and Robotics in Education”
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This breakout session co-facilitated with Sphero discussed the importance of offering computer science and robotics in all levels of education. Participants were given hands-on tutorials on programming, robotics and implementation in a classroom.

SpheroEDU Colorado STEM Symposium 2019
Erie, CO
​Elementary Breakout Session
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In this breakout, educators and those new to the Sphero platform explored fundamental aspects of coding, design thinking and completed draw and block programs integrating art, language arts and math.

SpheroEDU Colorado STEM Symposium 2022
Erie, CO
​RVR + littleBits Breakout Session
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In this breakout, educators and those new to the RVR and littleBIts platforms explored fundamental aspects of coding, design thinking and completed a space-themed challenge integrating robotics, programming and engineering.

RockCS 2023
Arvada, CO
​Mars and Beyond: ​Exploring Programming, Engineering, and Design Thinking through "The Martian" and Robotics
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This professional development session is designed for secondary teachers interested in integrating programming, engineering, and design thinking into their curriculums. The session will use "The Martian" as a central text to explore themes of problem-solving, innovation, and resourcefulness.