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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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Robotics and Computer Science for Elementary Level Learners

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I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. One of my gifted girls noted, “Where do all of these robots come from?” My robotics-type devices include: Sphero. Jimu Robot. Finch Robot. Dash and Dot. littleBits: Gizmos and Gadgets; Arduino.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Build Websites.

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Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code

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BeeBop –based on the Beebop floor robot–free. Cargo-Bot —logic iPad game. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. App Inventor –build Android apps on a smartphones; from MIT. C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Cato’s Hike (K+).

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6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Scratch Jr.

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4 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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Every year in preparation for December, I post lots of coding activities that students can complete with their computers, on the Internet, or using iPads, but this year, I want to do something different. My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.

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