Students code around the various physical aspects of the bot, such as the motor functions, a programmable LED board, and additional physical outputs, allowing students to see the physical effects of their digital creation. ProcessĬoding with the Sphero SPRK is done through the Sphero Play App, or the Sphero EDU app, or Javascript. Students can see the direct consequences of their design, and have fun doing so. By providing simple tools to facilitate this coding, the SPRK makes coding fun and easy for students, while also having a strong physical component that makes the coding process immediate and familiar to the real world. The SPRK specifically is designed to familiarize elementary students with logical design, algorithm development, and the basics of coding. The Sphero mission is centered around equipping learners from many backgrounds to engage in their interests from multiple angles. The SPRK is a product from Sphero’s K-12 education program, centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, in order to bring those disciplines together in education development. BackgroundĪlthough the SPRK functions the same as the Sphero Mini, the main difference between the technologies can be seen in the larger size as well as the SPRK being waterproof. There are also additional tools that compliment the functionality of the SPRK, such as the Sphero Play Mat, Chariot, and Jump Ramp. The SPRK makes use of the Sphero Play app or the Sphero EDU app in order to develop functions for the robot.
The SPRK makes use of beginner logical and block based programming, or more advanced Java coding in order to familiarize STEM focused students with the processes behind code development. The SPRK is the precursor to the Sphero Bolt and the Sphero Mini, additional coding robots with similar applications. The Sphero SPRK is a coding education robot designed to engage coding students of all levels with its easy to use interface and logic programming.
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