Lindsey Rohde at Terry Redlin Elementary received $1,715 for her proposal, “Sphero indi: Bringing Collaboration, Creativity, and Inclusive Learning Together in the Library.”

She will purchase eight Sphero indi programmable robots that will be used by 435 K-5 students. In the application, she wrote, “The Sphero indi allows students to explore coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking in a hands-on and enjoyable manner. Integrating the Sphero indi into the library aligns with our commitment to promoting STEAM education and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st Century. This technology will introduce students to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles. Students will engage in open-ended, imaginative play-based learning when they build mazes, solve puzzles, and program the robots to complete certain tasks.”