This week, I had the opportunity to attend Actua’s Tech Playground: Exploring Digital Learning, a hands-on professional development session that introduced educators to exciting technology tools for the classroom. From Micro:bits to Spheros, Scratch, and Ozobots, we explored how these platforms can be used not just for teaching coding but also for concepts like geometry, patterns, and problem-solving.
One of my biggest takeaways? Tech isn’t just for “tech” classes—these tools can be integrated into a wide range of subjects in creative and engaging ways. Plus, Actua provided free lesson and activity plans, making it easy to bring these innovations into the classroom right away.
If you’re interested in exploring these tools, check them out here:
- Micro:bits – makecode.microbit.org
- Spheros – sphero.com
- Scratch – scratch.mit.edu
- Ozobots – ozobot.com
Katelyn Day 