Robotics in the Classroom – Engaging Students Across K-12

Are you ready to revolutionize your teaching practices?

Join the Arizona Educational Foundation in AEF’s Innovation Lab, sponsored by Cox Communications, for an exciting, hands-on training in classroom robotics, crafted for K-12 educators at all experience levels. Using dynamic robots like Sphero Indi, Sphero Bolt Mini, and LEGO Spike Prime, you’ll spend the majority of the session working directly with these tools to explore effective ways to integrate robotics into your curriculum.

The training covers essential programming and coding skills, while showcasing robotics connections across content areas such as Science, Computer Science, Educational Technology, Literacy, and Math. You’ll also gain access to our comprehensive STEM Lesson Plan Database, which includes over 2,000 lessons, dozens focused on robotics, to support your instructional planning and provide ready-to-use classroom ideas. This session combines pedagogical insights with hands-on practice, ensuring you’re equipped to spark curiosity and critical thinking in your students through robotics at any grade level.