Are you a middle or high school educator looking for a fun and engaging way to get started (and go further!) with your RVR+ robot or Class Pack? If so, the RVR+ virtual 6-hour self-guided professional development course is designed specifically for you! This course is your one-stop-shop for learning all about block and text programming canvases in the Sphero Edu app, littleBits topper projects, the Sphero SDK, and third-party hardware integrations specific to RVR+.

Master the art of utilising the Sphero Edu app with the RVR+ Fundamentals course. This program equips you to create classes, discover engaging content, and confidently guide your students in programming with the RVR+. Designed with step-by-step programming examples and a focus on hands-on learning, the course makes it easy for beginners to grasp the fundamentals of coding while providing opportunities for experienced educators to refine their skills. With exclusive lessons available only through this course, you’ll push the limits of RVR+ to inspire your students with innovative and exciting projects.

Take your learning further by exploring how to integrate third-party hardware, including littleBits, micro:bit, and Raspberry Pi, to create incredible on-the-go inventions. Advance your engineering and coding skills by enabling Python through connections with micro:bit or Raspberry Pi. This self-paced, online professional development course takes most educators 4–6 hours to complete and remains accessible for 90 days after purchase. Along the way, you’ll interact with RVR+ using the Sphero Edu app and the Sphero Public SDK, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.

In this course, you will:

• Understand your RVR+ and how it can be used
• Dive into the Sphero Edu app to: set up an educator account, create classes, activities, and programs
• Learn how to program RVR+ using the app’s Block and Text programming canvases
• Learn about how 3rd-party hardware can take your RVR+ experience to the next level
• Review RVR+ activities and programs to understand how to find the right ones for you and your class
• Understand how to use project and problem-based learning to enhance the learning experience with RVR+
• Discover ways to make it all work in any classroom environment

Learn more about the course content here.

FAQs

Q: What is included in my purchase?
A: You will receive 1x Activation Code to access the Self-Guided Course (robot sold separately).

Q: When will I receive my Activation Code?
A: Once we receive your order, we will email you an Activation Code within 3-5 business days.

Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 4-6 hours.

Q: How long will I have access to the course?
A: Your course will be available for 90 days from the date you activate it.

Q: What will I receive on completion of the course?
A: You will receive a 6 Hour Personal Development Certificate.  Sphero will email this to you on completion of the course.

Reseller Instructions

• Once you have sold a Sphero Self-Guided Course to your customer, please place your PO on MacGear.
• On receipt of your order, we will issue an Activation Code within 3-5 business days, which you can then share with the end-user.
• Sphero will email your customer their PD Certificate on completion of the course.