Are you looking to maximize your school's investment in educational robotics? We have exciting news for educators across Australia and New Zealand!
Sammat Education, in partnership with Sphero and their ANZ distributor MacGear, is thrilled to announce a limited-time promotion that adds tremendous value to your educational technology purchases.
Free Professional Development with Sphero Robot Purchases
For a limited time, when you purchase any eligible Sphero Class Pack or Multi Pack through Sammat Education, you'll receive the corresponding Sphero Self-Guided Online Professional Development Course absolutely FREE!
This offer, valid until July 31, 2025, provides savings of up to $169.99 AUD | $189.99 NZD and helps ensure you maximize the educational potential of your Sphero robots.
Why Professional Development Matters
Many educators recognize the value of educational robotics but may feel uncertain about how to effectively integrate these tools into their curriculum. Sphero's professional development courses are specifically designed to build teacher confidence, provide curriculum-aligned lesson ideas, and unlock the full potential of your robotics investment.
These self-guided online courses allow you to learn at your own pace while providing comprehensive guidance on implementing Sphero robots in your STEM, computer science, and cross-curricular learning environments.
Eligible Products and Corresponding Courses
| Product | SKU | Free PD Course | Course Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sphero indi Class Pack (8 robots) | 980-0532 | 2-hour indi online self-guided PD | $39.99 AUD |
| Sphero BOLT Power Pack (15 robots) | PP02ROW | 4-6 hour BOLT online self-guided PD | $169.99 AUD |
| Sphero BOLT+ Power Pack (15 robots) | 920-0903 | 4-6 hour BOLT+ online self-guided PD | $169.99 AUD |
| Upgrade BOLT Power Pack to BOLT+ | 920-0903-UGBOLT | 4-6 hour BOLT+ online self-guided PD | $169.99 AUD |
| Upgrade SPRK+ Power Pack to BOLT+ | 920-0903-UGSPRK+ | 4-6 hour BOLT+ online self-guided PD | $169.99 AUD |
| RVR+ Multi Pack (6 robots) | 940-0605 | 6-hour RVR+ online self-guided PD | $169.99 AUD |
| Blueprint Engineering Class Pack (5 Kits) | 750-0906 | 2-6 hour Blueprint online self-guided PD | $169.99 AUD |
What You'll Learn in Each Course
Sphero indi PD Course
Designed for educators working with younger students (ages 4+), this 2-hour course provides insight into what makes this screenless robot such an accessible tool for teaching STEAM and computer science fundamentals in early education environments.
Sphero BOLT PD Course
This 4-6 hour course walks you through getting started with your Sphero BOLT robots, the Sphero Edu app, and practical classroom applications. Perfect for educators new to the BOLT platform.
Sphero BOLT+ PD Course
A comprehensive 4-6 hour guide equipping teachers with knowledge and skills to confidently use BOLT+ with students across STEM, computer science, and cross-curricular learning activities.
Sphero RVR+ PD Course
This 6-hour course serves as 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+.
Blueprint Engineering PD Course
A 2-6 hour comprehensive guide to building confidence with Blueprint and integrating it into STEM, engineering, and robotics classrooms effectively.
How to Redeem Your Free Course
Redeeming your free professional development course is simple:
- Purchase an eligible Sphero Class Pack or Multi Pack from Sammat Education before July 31, 2025
- Keep your proof of purchase
- Register your purchase through the redemption form (we'll provide this upon purchase)
- Receive your instructions and activation code
Once registered, you'll gain access to the corresponding self-guided online professional development course that matches your Sphero product purchase.
Invest in Both Technology and Teacher Capacity
This promotion represents an outstanding opportunity to not only equip your classrooms with cutting-edge educational robotics but also to ensure your teachers have the skills and confidence to use these tools effectively.
By combining Sphero's innovative educational robots with comprehensive professional development, your school can create engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experiences that develop critical 21st-century skills in your students.
Limited-Time Offer – Act Now!
Remember, this valuable offer expires on July 31, 2025. Contact our team today to discuss which Sphero solution best fits your educational needs and take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to enhance both your classroom technology and teaching capabilities.
