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Year 9 iStem

Year 9 iSTEM are currently combining their 3D digital designing skills and computer programming for Sphero bots. The Sphero is amazingly versatile and will engage and empower students. A tennis ball sized robot connected via bluetooth to a mobile device, the Sphero can be used to transform teaching and learning across various curriculum areas. The Sphero can roll at a speed of up to 7km/h in any direction, spin, flip, and change colour. Using a range of Apps, students can accurately direct the movement of the Sphero using code. Students will be designing and creating code to direct the Sphero through an obstacle course while connecting, communicating, collaborating, problem solving, testing, failing, and iterating – all key characteristics of 21st century learners. 

Ms Denise De Paoli