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BBC micro:bit

BBC micro:bit

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, English, Paid, Resource | Tagged with ADST, app, block coding, code, coding, Free, math, micro, microbit, robotics, science

A micro:bit is a micro-controller designed by BBC for the use of computer education. It’s basically a mini-computer! The micro:bit can be programmed and makes use of multiple sensors including an accelerometer, a magnetometer, Bluetooth, a 25 LED display and two mechanical push-buttons (the V2 MBit also has a microphone, speaker and touch sensor). The […]

Dash & Dot Robots

Dash & Dot Robots

Posted in 4-7, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource | Tagged with ADST, block coding, code, coding, robot, robotics

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

Coding in Classrooms

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, artSTEAM, Blog Posts, engSTEAM, mathSTEAM, Resource, sciSTEAM, techSTEAM | Tagged with ADST, code, coding, robots, STEAM, STEAM session, unplugged coding

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

“Making Literacy” in LLED 350 and LLED 360

Posted in AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, Blog Posts, Not Subject Specific | Tagged with ADST, code, coding, core competencies, make, makerspace, making, unplugged

“Making Literacy” – a centers based approach to integrating Applied Design Skills and Technologies and Making in K-12 classrooms was presented in the Neville Scarfe Education Library in September 2018. During the month of September, every teacher candidate in the Bed program (elementary, middle and secondary) had the opportunity to participate in some ‘Makerspace’ stations […]


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