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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 […]

Ozobot: Smart and social robot

Ozobot: Smart and social robot

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, English, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Paid, Resource | Tagged with ADST, app, coding, programming, robot, robotics, robots, sandbox session, science, STEM, Teacher Use

Ozobot is a miniature smart robot that can follow drawn lines or roam around freely, detect colors and can also interface with all the popular programming languages (especially Python), and it has Bluetooth for downloading programs! With Ozobot students will have hands-on opportunities to learn about robotics and programming while working on STEM/STREAM (Science, Technology, […]

Sphero: a coding, ADST & STEM learning robot

Sphero: a coding, ADST & STEM learning robot

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, English, K-3, Paid, Resource | Tagged with ADST, coding, makerspace, robotics, STEM

Sphero – a programmable robotic sphere that is not only fun to play with but also an excellent access point for students of any age to explore coding. Sphero can be paired with a smartphone, ipad or tablet and coded using ‘visual programming blocks’. While the apps that help power Sphero are free, the Sphero […]


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