--- title: SparkFun Education Blog | raspberry pi description: raspberry pi | Maker Education Blog --- [![Sparkfun](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/img/logo.png)](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/index.html) - [SparkFun Webstore](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Higher Ed](https://sparkfuneducation.com/higher-ed/index.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/contact-us.html) - [Follow Us](https://twitter.com/SparkFunEDU) - [Home](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Blog](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com) - [Curriculum](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/curriculum.html) - [PD/Events](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/professional-dev.html) - [KITS/Materials](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/materials.html) - [Educator Stories](https://www.sparkfuneducation.com/educator-stories.html) - [Activities](https://activities.sparkfuneducation.com) [Blog Home](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/) / SparkFun Education Blog [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/15303-SparkFun_Advanced_Autonomous_Kit_for_Sphero_RVR-01-1.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/expanding-the-rvr) ## [Expanding the RVR](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/expanding-the-rvr) BY [Hailey Blessing](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/hailey-blessing) 12/17/19 6:23 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/expanding-the-rvr#comments-listing) [robotics](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/robotics) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you couldn’t tell by our recent blog post topics, we’re pretty excited about all of the new robotics kits that are coming out. The SparkFun RVR expansion kits are no exception. The kits increase ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/expanding-the-rvr) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/adams3.png)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/new-curriculum-arduino-and-raspberry-pi-plus-bonus-microbit-curriculum) ## [New Curriculum: Arduino and Raspberry Pi (Plus Bonus micro:bit Curriculum)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/new-curriculum-arduino-and-raspberry-pi-plus-bonus-microbit-curriculum) BY [Megan Hemmings](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/megan-hemmings) 10/22/19 6:31 AM [2](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/new-curriculum-arduino-and-raspberry-pi-plus-bonus-microbit-curriculum#comments-listing) [Arduino](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/arduino) [teaching tools](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/teaching-tools) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microbit) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) [SIK](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/sik) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Have you ever wanted to add physical computing and electronics to your class but weren’t sure how to do so? We’re here to help with new curriculum options for both Arduino and Raspberry Pi as well as ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/new-curriculum-arduino-and-raspberry-pi-plus-bonus-microbit-curriculum) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/mbdataviz.png)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/data-visualization-three-ways) ## [Data Visualization Three Ways](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/data-visualization-three-ways) BY [Megan Hemmings](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/megan-hemmings) 6/4/19 6:27 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/data-visualization-three-ways#comments-listing) [Arduino](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/arduino) [micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microbit) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [Training](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/training) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When collecting data, the sheer volume of it can quickly become overwhelming. Rows and rows of information become difficult to quickly scan and gain any useful information from. That is where data ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/data-visualization-three-ways) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/20171106_164246.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/2018-in-review) ## [2018 in Review](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/2018-in-review) BY [Megan Hemmings](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/megan-hemmings) 12/27/18 6:32 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/2018-in-review#comments-listing) [python](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/python) [micro:bit](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/microbit) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Another year has flown by and we’re excited to take a look back at the blog and see what we can learn from it. Without further ado, let’s look at some of our most popular posts this year and lessons ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/2018-in-review) [![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PPc0FCxrZoJp95BvCII8WlThls6J_t5dxxXSrjn-Jedszj4X7x6EZWBk27ZGTm29zBrjmLZuCMgsZyLc0WeZ0glzml2fnk1TygVD0KHMJL0vKXOKWSL6jhnlvI7lePiYUz5337XU)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/looking-back-on-csed-week-2018) ## [Looking Back on CSED Week 2018](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/looking-back-on-csed-week-2018) BY [Jeff Branson](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/jeff-branson) 12/20/18 6:35 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/looking-back-on-csed-week-2018#comments-listing) [python](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/python) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) [Training](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/training) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As we bid farewell to another Computer Science Education week, I want to recount my experiences with three different classes at BLDG 61 and the Boulder Public Library.... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/looking-back-on-csed-week-2018) [![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/nYM3xK_xsB8zZqgDmIFkcrumHpAy86P0Yq_JEE2kmjspbUzstbTJnEcpIfyUjSictWCfdNGibksbmbnJJQK1C6p1cCxKQO7Jdemdv0pszWJ4yf3NGaqPLelJU2b5Dd4VPF_7-wjX)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/arduino-and-raspberry-pi) ## [Combining Arduino and Raspberry Pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/arduino-and-raspberry-pi) BY [Jeff Branson](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/jeff-branson) 9/20/18 6:28 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/arduino-and-raspberry-pi#comments-listing) [Arduino](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/arduino) [python](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/python) [computer science](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/computer-science) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) I am a huge fan of both Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Each has its strengths and its weaknesses. The Pi, as has been well documented, is a full operating system and is a capable platform for connected ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/arduino-and-raspberry-pi) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/Headless_RPi_Twitter_Monitor.jpg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-a-raspberry-pi-without-a-monitor) ## [Using a Raspberry Pi Without a Monitor](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-a-raspberry-pi-without-a-monitor) BY [Shawn Hymel](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/shawn-hymel) 5/31/18 6:28 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-a-raspberry-pi-without-a-monitor#comments-listing) [python](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/python) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Raspberry Pi is a fantastic little computer that enjoys widespread popularity in the classroom. Teachers are able to use it as an inexpensive platform for teaching a variety of coding concepts. ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/using-a-raspberry-pi-without-a-monitor) [![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Kdks4HMgyxW3agvTp3Ur2DGk1vJVSeUz46BRRPqHLU0782wykvPSeC2isklu-JzuGV4Hd3BbfP7ADoHBhEDkXgRRhzbpZle5LYBt7UdaryUPzLJ_2Dr33Ci2bNWiK1Hy8UY-B_XZ)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/so-youve-gotten-raspberry-pi-what-now) ## [So you've gotten Raspberry Pi – what now?](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/so-youve-gotten-raspberry-pi-what-now) BY [Jeff Branson](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/jeff-branson) 4/12/18 7:00 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/so-youve-gotten-raspberry-pi-what-now#comments-listing) [getting started](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/getting-started) [programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/programming) [helpful information](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/helpful-information) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/so-youve-gotten-raspberry-pi-what-now) [![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xuHxm41U5MqjDLyvm8x1He8GnF3QoU80gBWHcUgX0o-85itY-R9Xcffnrymviui2p1_p639LiVVCn670zTq7e3mGIrt4fiNPOpiearnDqqZc-I0BeTG0uW0kPCKIZ5G5luqjygW9)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-projects-using-raspberry-pi) ## [5 Projects to Make With Your Students Using Raspberry Pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-projects-using-raspberry-pi) BY [Megan Hemmings](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/megan-hemmings) 3/15/18 6:29 AM [1](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-projects-using-raspberry-pi#comments-listing) [student projects](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/student-projects) [Internet of Things](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/internet-of-things) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Raspberry Pi is a great tool for teaching students both physical computing and programming. A powerful microprocessor, Raspberry Pi can be used for anything from building your own computer to ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/5-projects-using-raspberry-pi) [![](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/hubfs/EDU/BLOG%20Images/Feb%202018/HAT%20(1).jpeg)](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/one-educators-journey-to-becoming-rpi-certified) ## [Pi in the Sky? One Educator's Journey to Becoming RPi Certified](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/one-educators-journey-to-becoming-rpi-certified) BY [Joe Romano](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/author/joe-romano) 2/27/18 6:47 AM [0](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/one-educators-journey-to-becoming-rpi-certified#comments-listing) [Community Partnership Program](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/community-partnership-program) [raspberry pi](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/topic/raspberry-pi) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In honor of the Raspberry Jam Big Birthday Weekend March 3–4, teacher-librarian Joe Romano shares his experience becoming an RPi Certified Educator and bringing his knowledge to students and the ... 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