HiTech Loaner Lab Request Form
Reserve a robotics kit! One form per kit—let's get building!
HiTech Loaner Lab
The HiTech Loaner Lab (HTLL) provides trained Maryland educators free robotics kits to support hands-on STEM learning in computational thinking, coding, and robotics.
Program Details
How it Works
Trained? Start by choosing a kit from our catalog and submitting a reservation request. We’ll ship the kit to you free of charge. You and your students can use it in your classroom for 21 days. When you're done, simply return the kit using the pre-paid FedEx shipping label included in the box.
Eligibility
Teachers are eligible to borrow kits after they have attended a robotics training session. Once eligible, kits are free and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
What's in Your Kit?
Our kits include robots, chargers, and accessories, which vary by kit. Each kit contains a different number of robots, so please plan accordingly.
Reserve Your Kit
Reserve your kit using the HiTech Loaner Lab Request form (see sidebar). Kits are on loan for 21 days. Kits are for individual use and may not be shared with untrained teachers.
Unpack Your Kit
You received your kit—now what? Begin by using the provided checklist to verify all materials are included. The checklist also notes any items that need special handling. If you find any missing or damaged components, please contact us immediately at mdll AT_TOWSON
Return Your Kit
Time to return your kit? Nealty repack items as received. Complete the return checklist and note any missing or broken items. Tape the box shut and attach both shipping labels (return address and FedEx tracking) as directed. Return shipping is free—schedule a FedEx pick-up using the provided instructions or drop off the kit at any FedEx location.
HiTech Loaner Lab Kits
Below is description of our HiTech Loaner Lab robotic kits, including links to lessons and coding interfaces.
| HTLL Kit | description | teacher resources | Coding interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro:bit | Micro:bits are pocket-sized computers with an LED display, buttons, sensors, and input/ output features that can be coded through block-based programming or text code. | Browse micro:bit lessons | makecode.microbit.org |
| Ozobot Evo | Ozobot Evo is a small programmable robot that can be coded in two ways: Color Codes and block-based programming. | Browse Ozobot lessons |
Color Codes or ozoblockly.com |
| Sphero BOLT | Sphero BOLT is a programmable robotic ball, roughly the size of a baseball, with an LED matrix and various sensors including an accelerometer, gyroscope, and infrared communication. It be coded through block-based programming or text code. | Browse Sphero BOLT lessons | Sphero EDU app or edu.sphero.com/code |
| Sphero Mini | Sphero Mini is a programmable robotic ball, roughly the size of a golf ball, with LED lights, accelerometer and gyroscope. It be coded through block-based programming or text code. | Browse Sphero Mini lessons | Sphero EDU app or edu.sphero.com/code |
| Sphero RVR+ | Sphero RVR+ is a programmable robotic car with various sensors including, color, light, accelerometer, and gyroscope. It be coded through block-based programming or text code. | Browse Sphero RVR+ lessons | Sphero EDU app or edu.sphero.com/code |
| VEX GO | VEX GO is a robotics construction system that students the fundamentals of engineering and robotics. It be coded through block-based programming or text code. | Browse VEX GO lessons | VEXcode GO app or codego.vex.com |
Cancel Your Kit
Please let us know in advance if you need to cancel your reserved kit by emailing mdll AT_TOWSON. Early cancellations help us offer the opportunity to other educators.
Questions?
Email us at mdll AT_TOWSON.