Driving Learning with Sphero Indi

Tech It Up a Notch by Rachael and Clare

Episode notes

In this episode we chat about the Sphero Indi. A fun edtech tool designed for early learners to introduce coding and computational thinking through play-based learning. With a focus on road safety we explore its features, integration and connections to the curriculum.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sphero Indi is designed for early learners.
  • Indi uses colour recognition and tiles for programming without screens.
  • Integrating road safety education with the Indi is effective and engaging, but this is not the only way to use this tool for learning.
  • The Indi is a durable kit for classroom use.
  • Teachers can adapt the use of the Indi Car for different early learning levels.
  • Outdoor use requires consideration of the terrain for optimal performance.
  • The Indi Car promotes collaboration and critic ... 
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Keywords
Education Primary TeachersEdtechAustralian Teachers digital learningSTEMprofessional developmentCollaborationCreativityCross Curricular Learning hands on learningCoding Beginners Programming Road SafetyEarly LearnerPlay Based Learning