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Ready, Set, Roll! Intro to Sphero & Screen Free Coding

Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop where educators will learn core programming concepts using tactile, screen-free Sphero Indi robots. Through color-coded paths, physical puzzle tiles, and creative mazes, kids discover how robots "think" while developing real computational logic—no tablets or computer screens required. Participants will collaborate on a STEM engineering challenge and have dedicated time to share ideas. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the workshop beginning at 9 a.m. Participants earn 5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

Date & time
Tue · Dec 8 · 9:00 AM–2:30 PM CT
Venue
STEM Center – SIUE, Science East Building Room 1276 Edwardsville, IL 62026
Edwardsville, IL
Host
Learning Technology Center
Learning Technology Center
Price
Free
Credit
5 PD hours

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