Sphero SPRK+ Edition
Designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and invention through connected play and coding, SPRK+ is far more than just a robot. Powered by the Lightning Lab app, you can easily learn programming, complete hands-on activities, and share your creations with the community. Navigate a maze. Program a painting. Mimic the solar system. Swim across the water. Have a dance party… The only limit is your imagination.
SPRK+ and Lightning Lab allow you to collaborate with other users around the globe to innovate the world of education and empower anyone to program. Equipped with Bluetooth SMART and a strong scratch-resistant UV coating, SPRK+ takes hands-on learning up a notch. Join the growing community of makers, students, instructors, and parents – all learning on the same social platform. SPRK+ will foster a love of robotics, coding, and STEAM principles… all through play. Learning is evolving. Get on the ball.
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NEW Sphero Edu Teacher Resource Guide
This guide is a useful tool for both new and existing Australian Educators who are integrating Sphero's bots into classrooms. References to the Australian Curriculum can be identified in a number of ways.
Pages 22 to 28 of this guide, have examples of Units of Learning and Australian Curriculum references.
When using the Sphero Edu Desktop App, Educators can identify Sphero-created Australian Curriculum activities, by filtering by Activities > Sphero > Edu Standards > AU-ACTD. (Further instructions here )
When using the Sphero Edu Mobile App, once you choose an activity you will be able to see AU-ACTD Edu Standard if relevant.
Educators and Learners can then use the Sphero Edu App activity of their choice.
By using the guide in conjunction with Sphero's Bots and Sphero Edu App, we hope your classroom is enhanced with 21st century skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical-thinking, and communication!
Features
New: Super durable UV coated polycarbonate shell that is scratch resistant
New: Bluetooth Smart (30 m range) provides near instant connection - ideal in a multi-robot environment such as the classroom
New: The inductive charging base is now USB powered - simply connect to your existing chargers via the provided USB cable
New: PCB board is now blue making it far easier to see the working parts
Includes maze tape, 360 degree protractor and sticker sheet
Powered by Lightning Lab App which allows collaboration with users worldwide
Programming
Sphero Edu App
Sphero Edu provides a toolset that is unbounded in its potential by weaving hardware, software, and community engagement together. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can.
Sphero Edu uses app-enabled robots to foster creativity through discovery and play, all while laying the foundation for computer science. Cross-platform apps are approachable for all skill levels, allowing us to reach as many minds as possible.
Program 3 Different Ways
Designed for learner progression, the Sphero Edu App allows you to progeam your robot 3 different ways.
Downloads
Program BOLT with the Sphero Edu app from nearly any mobile or desktop device, discover awesome community-created activities, or just drive and play. Create and customize games and learn to code by drawing on your screen, using Scratch™ blocks, or writing JavaScript text.
Works with: Chrome, Android, IOS, Kindle, macOS and Windows.
Contents
Sphero SPRK+
Inductive charging base with USB charging cable
Maze tape, 360 degree protractor and sticker sheet
Quick Start guide to get you rolling
Sphero SPRK Lightning app available for download in the App Store, Google Play, and Kindle Store
Specifications
Super durable UV coated polycarbonate shell
Bluetooth Smart - 30 metre range (Bluetooth 4 compatible device required eg iPad 3 and later)
Goes over 2m/s
Built-in LED glow
Inductive charging with over 1 hour of play on a full charge
App and firmware updates that introduce new features
Tablet with Bluetooth.
Packs and Bundles for the Sphero SPRK+
Accessories for the Sphero SPRK+
Free Resources for the Sphero SPRK+