Robots

Meet the Robots

The Instructional Technology Department has a variety of robot kits available for check out. The goal of these robots are to bring computer science and computational thinking experiences to all of our students. For each robot, we have identified coding experience needed, whether or not a screen is needed for programming, and the grades best suited for each one. Classroom teachers, specialists, and librarians are all invited to check out robot kits.

We encourage to use these robots to create engaging activities to help students practice core concepts, such as math or ELA. There are a variety of resources linked below. Your building ITSS is another great resource.

Cubetto

Beginning Level | Screen-free | PreK-2

Cubetto is a primary focused robot that uses physical blocks to teach beginning programming. Students follow along with Cubetto's storybooks and maps to program their adventure.

Code & Go Mice

Beginning Level | Screen-free | K-2

The Code & Go Mice are primary focused robots that use physical buttons to teach beginning programming. Students create mazes using the challenge cards or can create their own.

Indi

Beginning Level | Screen-ree | K-2

Sphero Indi is a very engaging and hands-on beginning robot for students that uses silicone tiles for programming. It is completely device-free, but you can level up the usage with Sphero Edu Jr app.

Dash & Dot

Beginning/Intermediate Level | Chromebooks Required | 2-5

The Dash robot helps students to build a foundation of block programming. It can move around, make sounds, light up, and even respond to voices. Students program Dash using their Chromebooks either on the web or through an app.

Pro-Bot

Beginning/Intermediate Level | Device-free | 2nd-4th

Pro-Bot is a device-free robot designed as a car that allows students to physically program simple to complex code. Students use the buttons and screen on the back of the car to drive it around. Each robot also comes with a set of markers which allows students to create drawings and shapes by programming the car.

Bolt

Intermediate/Advanced Level | Chromebooks Required | 3rd-12th

Sphero Bolt is a sophisticated robot that is programmed with either block or script coding. Students will need to have the Sphero EDU app installed on Chromebooks. It is available in the Play Store.

micro:bit

Intermediate/Advanced Level | Chromebooks Required | 3rd-12th

Micro:bits are tiny, programmable computers with lights you can turn on, buttons you can press, and even sensors that can detect movement or temperature. You can connect it to a computer and use simple visual coding blocks to tell it what to do.

Available Kits & Reservations

Robot Kits for Check Out

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