SAM Labs: Company Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name and Mission of the Company

• Name: SAM Labs

• Mission: SAM Labs is transforming K-8 education and the way students learn computational thinking and other critical 21st-century skills through STEAM educational resources. Created by educators and honed by research, their mission is to deliver high-quality, interactive, scalable educational experiences to all students and educators.

Founding Information

• Founded: No information is available.

• Founder(s): No information is available.

Key People in the Company

• Advisory Board Chair:

• Kathy Hurley: Former senior executive at IBM and Pearson, co-founder of Girls Thinking Global.

• Board Members:

• Dr. M. Ann Levett: Former superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

• Dr. Baron Davis: Former superintendent of the Richland Two School District.

• Kam Patton: Former superintendent of Collier County Public Schools and Florida Superintendent of the Year 2022.

• Steve Murley: Former superintendent in Green Bay Public Schools and Iowa City Schools.

• Dr. Tom Trigg: Former superintendent of Highland Park ISD and Blue Valley School District.

Headquarters

• Location: No information is available.

Number of Employees

• No information is available.

Revenue of the Company

• No information is available.

Company Notability

• Known For: Providing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) educational solutions specializing in K-8 education. SAM Labs is recognized for creating intuitive online coding and creator environments, Bluetooth-enabled hardware, and curriculum resources to integrate coding and STEAM concepts into classrooms efficiently.

Products

Product Offerings

SAM Studio

• Description: An easy and intuitive online STEAM and coding platform where students code, create, and collaborate.

• Key Features:

• Browser-access with less IT management required.

• Automatic saving every 30 seconds.

• Compatibility with various devices and sensors (micro:bit, Vernier Sensors, Google Sheets, etc.).

• Single Sign-On for easy access.

• COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR compliant for security and privacy.

STEAM Classroom Kits

• High-Level Description: Comprehensive kits providing hands-on learning resources for implementing STEAM education.

• Key Features:

• Includes dynamic Bluetooth-enabled hardware.

• Contains lesson packs, activities, and standards alignment maps.

• Integrates seamlessly with classroom curriculum for K-8 education.

• Offers a variety of tools to support STEAM and coding education.

Curriculum and Lesson Plans

• High-Level Description: Ready-to-use, standards-aligned lesson plans and activities for various STEAM subjects.

• Key Features:

• Comprehensive integration with K-5 and 6-8 educational standards.

• Project-based learning approach.

• Editable lesson content for customization.

• Lessons designed to develop critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and computational skills.

Categories of Products

• Elementary STEAM Pathway: For grades K-5; focuses on integrating STEAM and coding skills into general education.

• Middle School STEAM Pathway: For grades 6-8; connects STEAM to real-world applications and focuses on overcoming coding barriers.

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

• Spanish Curriculum Content: Recently launched to increase accessibility and inclusivity in STEAM education.

• STEAM at Home Learning Packs: Collaboration with Strawbees to provide hands-on learning experiences without needing technology.

New Features Added

• SAM Studio Coding Platform:

• Features Flow-based coding with SAM Space and block-based coding with SAM Blockly.

• Automatic save functions, single sign-on capability, and integration with Google Drive and Nearpod for enhanced classroom management.

New Partnerships

• Google Partnership: Incorporation of the SAM Space app through Chromebook App Hub for enhanced block coding.

• Strawbees Partnership: Development of no-tech STEAM at home learning packs.

• Vernier Partnership: Integration allowing students to gather real-time data with Vernier sensors to create practical STEAM projects.

Summary

SAM Labs is a company dedicated to revolutionizing STEAM education for K-8 students through innovative products, including coding platforms and classroom kits. Their solutions are designed to make implementation seamless for educators while providing robust support and professional development. SAM Labs fosters critical 21st-century skills through hands-on learning experiences in both classroom and home environments. Recent advancements include developing bilingual educational content and strategic partnerships to enhance their product offerings.