January 26-29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Ready, Set, Code! Using Sphero BOLT to Power Up Your Teaching

January 11, 2026
W221 D&E
Classroom Leaders
Get ready to roll into the future of learning with Sphero BOLT! In this hands-on, high-energy session, you’ll discover how this powerful little robot can transform your classroom into an exciting, student-centered space for coding, collaboration, and creativity. Whether you teach science, math, art, or ELA, Sphero BOLT offers endless possibilities for integrating STEAM concepts into your daily lessons. Participants will learn how to program BOLT using simple block coding in the free Sphero Edu app—controlling lights, movement, sounds, and more. You’ll explore classroom-ready lessons, access free challenge cards, and even learn how to organize friendly BOLT competitions to build problem-solving and teamwork skills. No prior coding experience? No problem! This session is beginner-friendly and packed with practical strategies, resources, and inspiration. You’ll leave with the confidence to bring robotics into your curriculum—and ignite student engagement across all grade levels.
Speakers
Ms. Martha Basulto, Curriculum Support Specialist - Miami Dade County Public Schools
Ms. Susan Bostick, Curriculum Support Specialist - Miami Dade County Public Schools- Instructional Technology

Access Type

All-Access or Session+ Registration Permitted (Pre-registration required.)

Session Type

Workshops

Topic

STEM/STEAM

Level

PK-12

Curriculum Area

Computer Science (Coding/Robotics/etc.)