Are you ready to learn programming, coding, and robotics with Sphero? You will learn new skills through virtual classes with trained Educational Talent Search staff and hands-on activities. The robot will learn to roll at high speeds, light up, speak, and react to your physical interaction. Is that all it can do though? We don't know yet, but we know you will figure it out!
The program and materials are FREE for to use for students already in TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) or students that qualify and are accepted into ETS. This includes borrowing a tablet and Sphero robot during the program.
Learn more about Sphero:
This is Sphero BOLT: https://youtu.be/ZluyTRFn3OY
Meet Sphero Bolt: https://youtu.be/2zRrgNrg_iA
Sphero Bolt Quick Overview: https://youtu.be/cvhrmnLwwAY
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Raffles for gift cards (the Amazon ones from Nucleus Robotics)
- Prizes awarded every session
- Meal from a restaurant after every session
- Current UNL Computer Science students leading the program
- Students that attend all sessions will win a grand prize
- Borrow a Sphero Bolt robot and a tablet to use during the program
- Hands-on activities where you get to move around with the robot
- Competition at the end of the program
We will have a Robotics Virtual Competition on April 30, 6:30p-8:00p.
You will receive food for the days we have class to be picked up - 3 pick up dates TBD
Applicants that are not in ETS will be required to fill out an application. You can start your application now by filling out our interest form: https://go.unl.edu/etsmiddleschool.
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Sullivan, ETS Project Activities Coordinator, at 402-480-4523 (text or call) or brooke.sullivan@unl.edu.
Sign up: https://go.unl.edu/etsrobotics
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/etsrobotics