Workshop
Develop your students' coding, maths, and problem-solving skills in these fun workshops!
Primary
About Sphero Coding and Engineering
In these workshops, your students will learn about the engineering that goes into either the Sphero Bolt or Sphero RVR+ (rover). They will also gain an understanding of how engineering solves problems faced in the world around them.
Sphero Coding and Engineering centres round a core activity that develops students' coding skills and knowledge of engineering. Additional options or themes then allow you to tailor the workshop to the most appropriate for your students needs or interests.
Core activity
Using block-based code all students conduct tests to ensure the robots are working logically. Following this, they apply logic and maths to test code a simple shape using distance, speed, time and headings in degrees. They then build on their observations to make the outcomes more accurate, adding lights and sounds to their code to express their creativity. With Bolt they can also use or develop their own animations on the LED matrix.
Additional workshop options
With basics covered, there are several separate options to choose from:
Key details
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Creativity - the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.
Leadership - supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal.
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
Speaking - the oral transmission of information or ideas.
Staying positive - the ability to use tactics to overcome setbacks and achieve goals.
Teamwork - working cooperatively with others towards achieving a shared goal.
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