Courses

Cost: $44
Modules: 6
CPE Credit Hours: 12

Enrollment includes:

  • Free, one-year TCEA membership for each participant ($49 value)
  • TCEA digital badge
  • TCEA certificate

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SPIKE Prime Robotics

Transform learning by introducing students to SPIKE™ Prime, a versatile robotics set that builds confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This course helps educators activate engaged learning in the classroom and foster curiosity through hands-on STEAM experiences. Equip your students with the tools and mindset to explore, create, and innovate as they complete exciting SPIKE™ Prime activities.

To participate in the course the following is required:

  • One device with the programming app. Download the programming app for iOS, Chrome, Windows 10, and Android here.
  • One device for online instruction
  • LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime (45678)

What You’ll Learn

  • Build a solid foundation in building and programming with SPIKE™ Prime
  • Explore the language of LEGO Technic building elements
  • Learn the basics of working with the Hub
  • Connect to the Hub and write your first program
  • Build a rhino robot and program it for the five basic movements
  • Construct attachments for the Force, Color, and Distance sensors

Learn with TCEA?

  • Our courses are streamlined for efficient and lasting learning.
  • We share ideas and resources that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
  • We also offer ideas and techniques based on years of experience in professional development, integrating educator feedback to always meet the needs of course participants.

Self-Paced Online Course

SPIKE Prime Robotics is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.

Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.

 

Course Modules

Getting Started with SPIKE Prime: Explore the components, hub, and software interface of the SPIKE Prime system.

Building with SPIKE Prime: Learn building techniques and strategies for guiding students through construction activities.

Programming Fundamentals: Discover the block-based and text-based coding options for SPIKE Prime and how to create effective programs.

Sensors and Data: Learn how to use SPIKE Prime’s various sensors to collect and analyze data in scientific investigations.

Project-Based Learning: Explore strategies for implementing open-ended, cross-curricular projects using SPIKE Prime.