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Robotics with Sphero

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Robotics with Sphero

12 MODULES

12 HOURS

Learn about coding and robotics with a fun robot Sphero is a digital environment. Physical robot required for best learning experience.

Course Overview

    • Welcome: Robotics with Sphero

    • Licensing and Terms of Use

    • Professional Development Training Webinar

    • Micro-Credential - Robotics in the Classroom

    • Teacher PD Certificate

    • Microcredential Discussion Part 1

    • Course Roadmap

    • Getting Started with Sphero EDU (Download and Set Up)

    • How to Submit Your Code

    • Get Access to the Tool

    • Module 1 Learning Goals

    • What is Coding?

    • Careers in Coding

    • Watch: Learn More about Coding & Robotics [Optional]

    • Discussion: The Future of Coding & Robotics

    • Module 2 Learning Goals

    • Moving Your Sphero (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Movement Challenges

    • Discussion: Let's Get Moving!

    • Review: Explain the Code

    • Using Loops (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Loops Challenges

    • Discussion: Troubleshooting Your Code

    • Module 4 Learning Goals

    • Using Lights, Sounds, and Delays (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Lights, Sounds, and Delays Challenges

    • Discussion: Troubleshoot This Code

    • Module 5 Learning Goals

    • Using Operators and Comments (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Operators and Comments Challenges

    • Discussion: Why Use Comments?

    • Module 6 Learning Goals

    • Using Variables (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Variables Challenges

    • Module 7 Learning Goals

    • Using Functions (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Functions Challenges

    • Discussion: Functions

    • Module 8 Learning Goals

    • Using Events (Video Lesson)

    • Assignment: Events Challenges

    • Discussion: Events

    • Module 9 Learning Goals

    • Assignment: Final Challenge Project

    • Assignment: Lesson Plan Submission

    • Microcredential Discussion Part 2

    • Teacher Professional Development Certificate

    • Course Feedback and Comments

  • Meet the course producers

    Highlights:

    Full Length Video Lessons and Visuals

    Guided activities that support you in learning how to use digital tools relevant to this course

    Examples and resources that support guided learning

    Step-by-step instructions for using the digital tools for this course

    Assignments, Discussion Posts and Certificates

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