Berks County Intermediate Unit 14

Sphero indi Class Pack

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Subject Elementary School Device Sphero
Take your entire class on the road to STEAM with the indi Class Pack. The indi learning robot is designed to introduce Pre-K and up to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles  in an exciting way, while encouraging open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as students build custom mazes and solve puzzles.

The Class Pack provides educators with all the resources and tools needed to get an entire class up and running, including: 8 indi robots, color tiles, storage, a charging case, and standards-aligned lesson plans in our indi Educator Guide Book. indi offers an unplugged programming experience with an onboard color sensor or students can kick their skills into high gear with more block coding options in the free Sphero Edu Jr app, designed just for indi. Get to know more about indi's resources here.
  • DESIGNED FOR CLASSROOM LEARNING: The indi Class Pack includes convenient charging and carrying cases, an educator guidebook (hard copy included) with standards-aligned lessons for PK-2, and plenty of color tiles for any maze your students dream up.
  • ADAPTABLE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING: The indi Class Pack is versatile and adaptable, allowing teachers to easily integrate it into a variety of lesson plans and curricula. With the ability to engage 24 students at a time, the indi Class Pack promotes collaborative learning and teamwork.
  • INTUITIVE DESIGN & ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE: indi features intuitive controls and instructions, and offers all-day battery life, allowing students to focus on learning and creativity rather than frustration.
  • SCREENLESS & APP-ENABLED OPTIONS: With durable color tiles, students can learn programming basics without a screen, while Sphero's free Edu Jr app provides simplified drag-and-drop blocks that allow students to level up their programming skills with ease.
  • SPARK CREATIVITY: With customizable stickers and endless maze pathways, the indi Class Pack allows students to unleash their creativity and explore their curiosity while driving indi through their own unique mazes, introducing students to cause and effect, pattern recognition, colors, directions, and more from the moment they open the kit.
  • SELF-GUIDED, EXPLORATORY LEARNING AND PLAY: indi is designed to be used with minimal adult supervision, making it perfect for self-guided and exploratory learning. Pre-reader-friendly Challenge Cards are included to give students problem solving opportunities ideas for maze creation, allowing them to learn indi's color language and giving them endless opportunities to create their own mazes.

When you borrow the indi Class Pack, we will also ship you the indi Educator Guide Book, Power Supply, and Plugs for Indi Charging Case.

Suitable for: PreK+

Device/App/OS Compatibility: Not required—indi can be programmed screenlessly using the included color tiles.

Sphero Edu Jr™ App (iOS and Fire Tablet and Google Play)

Sphero Edu Jr App (For school & home): Students can level up by changing how indi responds to color tiles using a simplified block coding language. Chrome, Mac, iOS, Android, Kindle. 

Berks County Intermediate Unit offers a FREE indi introduction course on the Flex Learning Platform. This course awards 1 Act48 hour.

IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE READ!

  • Please only reserve the amount of items needed for your students.
  • Items will be delivered and picked up by the BCIU delivery service and will be subject to their established delivery schedule and district building pickup and drop-off locations.
  • Items can be borrowed for a maximum of two weeks (extensions can be requested).
  • Please complete this reservation form AT LEAST one week prior to requesting date. We will do our best to honor request dates, but know this will be dependent on availability and staffing. We cannot guarantee delivery dates for requests that are submitted at the last minute.
  • Please note: There is a $40 BCIU delivery fee for materials delivery to non-public schools. Non-public teachers are welcome to pick up materials at BCIU Main Office for no cost.

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Sphero Indi
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Reservations
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February 4 - 18, 2025: (1) Cancelled
Holds
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February 3 - 19, 2025: (1) Held
December 6 - 18: (1) Held