CEHHS Tech Sandbox

Future and current educators at Florida State—are you looking for innovative ways to engage your students? Virtual field trips provide an exciting way to bring real-world experiences into the classroom, making lessons more interactive and meaningful.

This blog post from Class Tech Tips explores some of the best virtual field trips available this spring, helping you incorporate technology into your teaching. Whether you’re preparing to teach science, history, or the arts, these resources can enhance student engagement and deepen learning. For more information, check out the blog post here: https://classtechtips.com/2024/02/28/spring-virtual-field-trips/

Stop by Anne’s College Technology Sandbox to explore these virtual Spring field trips using our virtual reality headsets and interactive display boards! You can walk through the tulip fields at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival or learn about the life cycle of a frog through 360 videos accessible on our virtual reality headsets. Using our interactive display boards, you can help students learn more about geysers in Yellowstone or discover Yosemite's scenery through live we**am feeds.

The Tech Sandbox is located in STB 3201 and is open Monday 10 am to 2 pm, and Tuesday through Thursday 9 am to 3 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

The Tech Sandbox will be closed March 10th through 14th for Spring break. We will resume our regular scheduled hours starting March 17th at 10 am. Have a relaxing week and we look forward to seeing you in the Tech Sandbox!

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The Sports Tech Trends 2025 report explores how emerging technologies are shaping the future of sports, from AI-driven analytics and smart wearables to immersive fan engagement and blockchain innovations. These advancements are transforming athlete performance, sports business operations, and the overall fan experience.

In the realm of sport management, interactive display boards can enhance game-day operations, providing real-time data visualization, strategic insights, and fan engagement tools. Meanwhile, Mendi headbands, which utilize neurofeedback training, can help athletes and coaches optimize cognitive performance, focus, and recovery strategies. These technologies represent the growing intersection of innovation and sports performance management.

To explore these technologies firsthand, visit Anne’s College Technology Sandbox. Experience interactive display boards, try out Mendi headbands, and discover how cutting-edge tools are shaping the future of sports and technology.

On February 13th, the Technology Sandbox will be hosting our Pal-entine's Day event in STB 3201 from 12-2 PM! You will be able to create 3D art for friends, family members, and significant others using our 3D pens. You can create hearts, roses, and more! Need a last-minute gift for your Pal-entine? Come and create 3D-printed flowers that show your love for friends, family, and, most importantly, technology! Come celebrate with us, and make sure to check out our website and follow us on Instagram () to learn more about the technologies that we offer.

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Looking to bring your ideas to life? The Technology Sandbox has just the tool for you, 3D Printers! Dremel 3D printers are the ultimate tool for makers, educators, and innovators. From prototypes to personalized creations, the possibilities are endless!

Why Dremel 3D Printers?
- User-friendly: Intuitive touchscreen interface for easy setup and use
- High-quality prints: Precision engineering ensures smooth, detailed creations.
- Durable & reliable: Designed for consistent performance, project after project.
- Safe for classrooms: Fully enclosed for safety, perfect for educational environments.
- Wide range of filaments: Compatible with eco-friendly and versatile materials.

Whether you're just learning about 3D printing, a teacher creating models for your students, or a professional prototyping your next big idea, Dremel has you covered! Stop by the Technology Sandbox in STB 3201 to learn all about 3D printing. We look forward to helping bring your ideas to life!

The Technology Sandbox is happy to announce a new and innovative technology available for CEHHS students, faculty, and staff. The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime & Essentials Kits are ready for you to come and use to explore how these kits can be beneficial in your programs of study!

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ kits are hands-on learning tools designed to teach students about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through building and coding. These kits combine LEGO bricks with sensors, motors, and a programmable hub, empowering students to create robots and solve real-world problems in an engaging, interactive way.

Why LEGO Education Kits?
- Build & code: Combine LEGO bricks with coding to solve real-world challenges
- Creative learning: Foster problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
- Inclusive for all ages: SPIKE Prime is perfect for middle schoolers, while Essentials cater to younger learners
- Future-ready: Teach skills for tomorrow, like robotics, engineering, and computational thinking
- Inspire a love for learning: The LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime kit provides advanced challenges for older students with endless possibilities, while The LEGO Education SPIKE™ Essentials kit engages younger learners with age-appropriate tools and playful learning experiences.

Lego SPIKE™ Essentials vs. Prime Kits
SPIKE™ Essential
- Designed for elementary students, this kit focuses on foundational STEM skills using playful problem-solving.
- It integrates literacy and social-emotional development alongside engineering and coding.
SPIKE™ Prime
- Aimed at middle school students, it introduces more complex concepts in robotics, computational thinking, and data analysis.

Please come by the Technology Sandbox in STB 3201 to learn more about these kits and get some hands-on experience with this technology! We look forward to seeing you!