======Sphero======
{{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:sphero:sphero.jpg?nolink |}}Sphero is a spherical robot that can be used with a range of apps (more than 30 available) on devices including tablets and smartphones. The robot shell is water proof and is made of tough, transparent polycarbonate, allowing students to see the relationship between their commands and the electric motor and LEDs inside.

| **Recommended Ages** | Year 2 to Year 6 (ages 8 to 12) |
| **Product Cost** | $200-$220 |
| **Where to Purchase** | Available from STEM based stores such as [[https://www.edtechs.com.au/|Education Technology Specialists]] or [[https://www.teaching.com.au/|Modern Teaching Aids]] |

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====Product Requirements====
  * A tablet is required for the Sphero

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=====Activities=====
  * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:sphero:real_world_computer_game]] by [[http://westerndownslibraries.com|Western Downs Libraries]]
  * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:sphero:tube_soccer]] by [[http://westerndownslibraries.com|Western Downs Libraries]]
  * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:sphero:obstacle_drawing_course]] by [[http://westerndownslibraries.com|Western Downs Libraries]]

=====Resources=====
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  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/remixes|Sphero Activies]]
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/category|Sphero Community]]
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**Block based Coding**
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/preview/1671x|Intro & Loops]]
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/preview/2143x|If/then, else]]
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/preview/2152x|Lights]]
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**Coding with Draw**
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/preview/6872x|Shapes]]
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/preview/6875x|Spelling]]
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/preview/6920x|Perimeter]]
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**Text Coding (Javascript)**
  * [[https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/preview/2427x|Hello World!]]
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====Videos====
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM3c30DuxaH1qJjhpEVhrbA|Sphero Edu YouTube Channel]]

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