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SPHERO BOLT:
HI THERE, WELCOME TO SPHERO!
We're thrilled that you're trying out Sphero for your home learning
space. Whether learners are just getting started with programming
and inventing or looking to grow their engineering and
computational thinking skills, they'll find themselves at home within
the Sphero Edu ecosystem.
WHAT IS THIS GUIDE?
This guide will orient you to the content and support materials that
come with BOLT and Sphero Edu. We'll walk you through:
Getting started with the Sphero Edu app and Sphero Play app.
Understanding your BOLT robot and how it can be used
Activity pathways based on focus areas and skill level
Supplemental Resources
AT-HOME
GUIDE
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Summary of Contents for Sphero BOLT
- Page 1 AT-HOME GUIDE HI THERE, WELCOME TO SPHERO! We’re thrilled that you’re trying out Sphero for your home learning space. Whether learners are just getting started with programming and inventing or looking to grow their engineering and computational thinking skills, they’ll find themselves at home within the Sphero Edu ecosystem.
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Page 2: Create Account
PARENTS: START HERE! Download the Sphero Edu app on your device at sphero.com/downloads. It is available for free in the iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and Amazon app stores. The Chrome Extension is available in the Chrome Web Store. QUICK START(RECOMMENDED) iOS and Android users can select “Quick Start”... - Page 3 Fully programmable and highly advanced, Sphero BOLT was designed for learners of all ages. Although the possibilities are endless, below are some ideas of how you could integrate BOLT into your at home learning environment. Create your own artwork with BOLT by drawing your...
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Page 4: Connecting With Bluetooth
CHARGING 3hrs Place BOLT on charger with power cord plugged into wall outlet. BOLT will blink blue. This indicates that it is charging. Charge for 3 hours or until the blue charger light stops blinking. CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH Open the Sphero Edu app. -
Page 5: Care And Maintenance
BOLT is waterproof; to clean simply wipe your robot with warm soapy water and dry it with a towel. BOLT is also shockproof. Pop it, lock it, drop it. Your ball can handle it. That being said, we don’t recommend... - Page 6 Wipe down BOLT’s outer surface. Wipe and spray away! There are no charging ports or openings to worry about. Just be sure not to use harsh solvents or anything abrasive or sharp to clean them. Allow BOLT to dry completely before placing it back on its charger.
- Page 7 ACTIVITY PATHWAYS The Sphero Edu app contains 100+ guided STEAM and Computer science lessons and activities and programs, consisting of varying skill level and content areas. We’ve curated a selection of 30 activities that will help guide you as you get started.
- Page 8 Roll, Delay, Sound, Speak, and Main LED SCIENCE Long Jump Bridge Challenge TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Blocks 1: Intro and Loops INTERMEDIATE BLOCK Simple Controls (Loops), Sensors, and Comments SCIENCE Light Painting Tractor Pull Hydro-Hypothesis TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Maze Mayhem Sphero City Swim Meet Chariot Challenge...
- Page 9 ADVANCED BLOCK Functions, Variables, Complex Controls (If Then), and Comparators SCIENCE Atom Tracks Helmets for the Win Organ Quiz Planets Quiz TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Blocks 2: If/Then/Else Blocks 3: Lights Blocks 4: Variables What a Character Avoid the Minotaur BLOCK-TEXT TRANSITION JavaScript Syntax, Punctuation, and Asynchronous Programming TECHNOLOGY &...
- Page 10 MATH Morse Code & Data Structures Fun Fun Functions Keep in mind that success with Sphero is more than just learning coding and STEAM concepts; it includes dispositions as well. Consider how you will encourage and/or evaluate growth mindsets and curiosity in your at home learning environment.
- Page 11 SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES For more information about Sphero and to get involved in our community you can find links to additional resources below. SPHERO BLOG: https://sphero.com/blogs/news SUPPORT: https://support.sphero.com/ COMMUNITY FORUM: https://community.sphero.com/ CONTACT US: https://sphero.com/pages/contact-us...