Product Description:

The Sphero indi Colour Tile Pack is an engaging and educational add-on designed to elevate the learning journey with the Sphero indi robot. This screen-free, beginner-friendly robot and tile set helps young learners understand programming logic, cause-and-effect, and early STEAM concepts through interactive play. Children can lay out the color-coded tiles to program indi’s behavior, promoting creativity, problem-solving, and foundational computational thinking—all without the need for screens or apps.

What’s Included:

A set of color-coded tiles that allows students to create physical tracks and sequences for the Sphero indi robot.

How It Works:

The Sphero indi robot uses onboard color sensors to detect specific tiles and respond with pre-programmed actions like speeding up, slowing down, turning, or stopping. Students place these tiles on the ground to build custom routes, encouraging experimentation and active learning. Each color represents a unique command, allowing children to explore programming logic through tangible interaction.

App Integration: Sphero Edu Jr:

While indi is designed for screen-free learning, its capabilities can be extended through the optional Sphero Edu Jr app. Compatible with Chrome, Mac, iOS, Android, and Kindle, the app offers a block-based coding interface that allows students to customize indi’s reactions to each tile. This bridges the gap between physical and digital coding, giving learners the freedom to grow their skills at their own pace.

Educational Value:

• Early Coding Skills: Introduces basic programming concepts through color-coded commands and logical sequencing.
• Creativity and Exploration: Inspires children to design their own mazes, obstacle courses, and learning paths.
• Hands-on Problem Solving: Encourages trial-and-error thinking, observation, and debugging.
• Inclusive Learning: Supports individual and group activities, making it suitable for various classroom settings and learning styles.

Compatibility:

The Colour Tile Pack is fully compatible with all versions of the Sphero indi robot. It requires no additional hardware or software for basic use. For advanced capabilities, the optional Sphero Edu Jr app works seamlessly with most devices and operating systems, offering flexibility across different educational environments.