Sphero robotics are changing the educational scene by giving students innovative ways to learn concepts across all areas of curriculum.
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Session 1 - 3rd June and Session 2 - 4th June 2024 - LIVE ONLINE VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE 3.30pm - 5.30pm AEST
Sphero has been proven to be an effective teaching tool in both formal and informal learning environments. Sphero goes further than teaching maths and science. It can help students develop computational thinking skills, which are necessary if they want a chance at competing globally with other technology-rich economies.
Workshop Outcomes
During this workshop, participants will:
- understand the functionality of Sphero;
- explore the Sphero Edu portal (create lessons, discover STEAM projects, link to Google Classroom);
- engage in activities that support substrands in Mathematics (angles, addition and subtraction, time, length, probability, data and two-dimensional shapes;
- challenge each other in STEAM orientated challenges; and
- map Sphero experiences across the curriculum through authentic integration.
Technologies being used in this Workshop
You will need access to a Sphero Robot for this workshop. (If you don’t have access please add the workshop pack to your registration). A laptop with internet access will be required and the following apps installed on your device:
Sphero Edu
Sphero Edu is your hub to create, contribute, and learn with Sphero robots. Go beyond code by incorporating unique STEAM activities to complete with your bot.
Designed for learner progression, Sphero Edu beginners can give robots commands by drawing a path in the app for their robot to follow. Intermediate coders can use Scratch blocks to learn more advanced logic, while pros can use text programming and write their own JavaScript.
Sphero Edu is built for makers, learners, educators, and parents. The interactive platform allows you to keep track of your class or group from one easy place.
Professional Learning Hours
Completing the STEAM in Action workshop will contribute 4 hours of Professional Learning addressing 1.2.2, 1.5.2, 2.1.2, 2.5.2, 2.6.2, 3.2.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation.
Testimonials
The course was great! Really hands-on and engaging. Would definitely recommend Sammat Education for all teachers.
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It was a fantastic day and I got so much value from the day. There were a lot of ideas and helpful advice to be able to take away and use. I know it will really benefit my teaching and will incorporate the ideas into my programming.
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I thought the course was great. Never used robots before and now feel quite confident. The hands on experiences were very valuable as well as the exposure to resources that can be accessed to use in everyday classroom teaching.
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This professional learning was extremely beneficial. It was hands-on, clear and gave excellent ideas for me to take back to my school. I would recommend it to everyone!
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It was excellent to get an idea how to incorporate STEAM in the classroom across different KLAs
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This course was effective and purposeful. I particularly liked the way that no question was a 'dumb' question - the most specific, trivial issue was readily sorted and I felt able to proceed. I feel empowered to start exploring and teaching.
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About your trainer
Grant Jones - STEAM Instructional Leader
Grant has worked across both private and public school systems over the past 18 years. In his time he has had leadership roles in the area of ICT where he was at the forefront of ICT integration into the classroom through roles such as ICT and Innovations Leader. He currently lectures in Primary Human Society and its Environment in the Master of Teaching degree at Western Sydney University. Grant is a regular on the conference circuit as well, presenting all over Australia at conferences including EduTech, Leading a Digital School, National Education Summit, Digital Schools Conference, MANTLE and FlipCon Australia. In 2018 he completed his Master of Education (STEM) – the first in Australia to graduate with this degree. Grant is now beginning his PhD research looking at what integrated pedagogical content knowledge primary school teachers need to teach effective and authentic STEM in the classroom.
Sphero Participant Pack
For those who don't have access to a Sphero for this workshop please select the Sphero Participant Pack when you register. It includes the following resources for you to keep and will be shipped to you before the workshop day!
Equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colourful LED lights, this educational robot is more than a mini robot toy. Sphero Mini is the perfect entry into robotics for beginners!
- LED lights that glow in various colours
- Contains gyroscope, motor encoders and accelerometer sensors
- Recommended for ages 8+
- Allows up to almost an hour of play time (Micro-USB charging, 1 hr charging time)
- Access to Sphero Edu app - Designed for learner progression, Sphero Edu beginners can give robots commands by drawing a path in the app for their robot to follow. Intermediate coders can use Scratch blocks to learn more advanced logic, while pros can use text programming and write their own JavaScript.
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