Sphero Edu
Cool robots and creative play make programming irresistible
Pros: Block- and text-based code and an engaging community make programming accessible to all.
Cons: The learning curve may frustrate some kids, and teachers will have to be creative to fit this tool into their curricula.
Bottom Line: Hub for Sphero robots draws crafty kids who love making into coding, and it empowers them to be collaborators.
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