BBC micro:bit
A micro:bit is a microcontroller designed by BBC for the use of computer education. The micro:bit can be programmed to control it’s function which can make use of an accelerometer, a magnetometer, Bluetooth, a 25 LED display and two mechanical push-buttons. The function of the micro:bit is in the open hands of the user’s creativity […]
Dash & Dot Robots
Dash and Dot are programmable robots that interact with each other and use various sensors to detect obstacles and motions. Students will get a chance to plan their code, test it, evaluate if it works and problem-solve if it doesn’t! This is the next step beyond block coding online because there is an interactive component […]
Coding in Classrooms
What is coding? How do you teach coding in your classrooms? What tools/resources should you use to teach coding? Read our blog post to learn more!
“Making Literacy” in LLED 350 and LLED 360
This month, in Scarfe 155 in the Education Library, the Scarfe Digital Sandbox presents “Making Literacy” – a centers based approach to integrating Applied Design Skills and Technologies and Making in K-12 classrooms. During the month of September, every teacher candidate in the Bed program (elementary, middle and secondary) will have the opportunity to participate […]
