A Whole New Ball Game

7/5/2016

This New Yorker article explores how a small robot toy called Sphero is being used to teach children the fundamentals of coding. The article focuses on an educational initiative called "Sphero SPRK" that aims to make programming accessible and fun for kids. The author explains how Sphero works and highlights its ability to engage children in creative problem-solving activities. It discusses the role of hands-on activities and experimentation in teaching coding concepts and the potential impact of such educational tools on the future workforce. The article showcases examples of how children are using Sphero to learn and develop coding skills, emphasizing the importance of fostering computational thinking from an early age.

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