Sphero indi Class Pack (8 robots)

This just in: indi is on TIME’s list of the Best Inventions of 2021!. Take your entire class on the road to STEAM with the indi Class Pack. The indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles while encouraging open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as students build custom mazes and solve puzzles.. The Class Pack provides educators with all the resources and tools needed to get an entire class up and running, including: 8 indi robots, color tiles, storage, a charging case, and standards-aligned lesson plans in our indi Educator Guide Book. indi offers an unplugged programming experience with an onboard color sensor or students can kick their skills into high gear with more block coding options in the free Sphero Edu Jr app, designed just for indi. Get to know more about indi's resources here.. Designed for Early Learners. Computational Thinking Made Fun. Our indi learning robot offers unplugged and connected coding experiences that sharpen creative problem-solving and computational thinking skills. Students learn cause and effect, pattern recognition, the basics of block coding, and understand abstraction—all while having fun!. Design & Create. Design and build any maze imaginable, just like an engineer.. Screenless Learning. Sharpen computational thinking skills with the included color tiles through hands-on interactive play.. Coding Concepts. Learn basic programming skills with our new drag and drop blocks in the Sphero Edu Jr app, designed just for indi.. Educator Resources. Seamless implementation with in-depth standards-aligned activities and lessons in the included support materials.. On-board Color Sensor. The color sensor and color tiles provide endless opportunities to rev kids’ creativity by building mazes that program indi to drive.. Endless Activities. Endless fun and learning with the printed materials that have activities with ranging complexity. Solve pre-made puzzles or create your own.. Durable Materials. Equipped with durable classroom materials to keep the emphasis on the learning and protect and organize all the Class Pack components.. Easy Screenless Onboarding. Control indi's actions through the placement of color tiles.. App Features. Use Sphero Edu Jr’s all new block programming to understand the basics of coding and computer science principles.. - Sends the program directly to indi, so you don’t have to worry about disconnections while running your program or solving mazes.. - Reprogram how indi responds to different colors by choosing from a variety of movements, lights, and sounds that appear when you navigate over the associated color tile.. - Control indi’s movements with different program directions and animated movements like a celebration dance.. - Control indi’s lights and choose between solid colors and different light patterns on the top LED.. - Control the sounds your robot makes and have indi play notes to songs as it passes over the color tiles.. - Send a custom program to indi and have your students try to figure out what was sent.. - In addition to programming indi, Sphero Edu Jr allows you to drive indi with intuitive controls.. STEAM Activities for the Classroom or at Home. Roadmaps for Learning. indi’s printed guides and materials will steer you in the right direction for getting started with problem solving and learning the basics of computational thinking in the classroom or at home.. Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards. Each Class Pack includes 8 sets of 15 Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards for an introduction to problem solving and building and navigating different puzzles.. Educator Guide Book. Each Class Pack includes a standards-aligned Educator Guide.. Each lesson is broken down into four main components:. - EXPLORATION: All learners, especially young learners, benefit from being able to freely explore something new. Through the process, learners develop questions, find answers, and begin to generate new ideas.. - SKILLS BUILDING: Skills Building highlights the skills used during this particular activity. These skills are developed and reinforced through focused practice.. - CHALLENGE: Learners apply their skills and ideas to successfully complete a challenge to demonstrate their level of learning during the activity.. - EXTENDED CHALLENGE: An extended challenge is provided when there is a chance for students to demonstrate additional understanding and skills development.. Storage. indi comes with specially designed cases for convenient carrying, storing, and charging.. Individual Student Cases. Each Class Pack includes 8 individual student cases designed for 1 to 3 students (1 indi, 20 durable latex-free rubber color tiles, 15 Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards). Send indi home with students for at-home learning or homeschool lessons to ignite a passion for problem solving and encourage creative expression.. Charging C