Tech Coach Playbooks
Tech Coach Playbooks for project based learning (PBL) feature fully vetted, physical computing devices and instructional use methods. These Playbooks highlight the why, where, and how of several popular robotics products. Their purpose is to offer educators easy access to everything they need, to effectively utilize robotics, in one location.
Each Playbook:
- Features a different physical computing device
- Aids teachers and administrators in their use for instruction
- Highlights devices that have been fully vetted by both educators and administrators
Bee-Bot
Why should you use…
Bee-Bot is an exciting robot designed specifically for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, and just having fun!
The new See & Say option gives Bee-Bot a voice and perception! Record each of the arrow keys to play back when entering a program or when Bee-Bot is following one. Bee-Bot See & Say can also detect and respond with either a beep or a pre-recorded message when encountering another See & Say Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot.
Ozobot
Why should you use…
Bee-Bot is an exciting robot designed specifically for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, and just having fun!
The new See & Say option gives Bee-Bot a voice and perception! Record each of the arrow keys to play back when entering a program or when Bee-Bot is following one. Bee-Bot See & Say can also detect and respond with either a beep or a pre-recorded message when encountering another See & Say Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot.
Kai's Clan
Why should you use…
Kai’s Clan is a collaborative coding platform that encompasses several technologies into an all-in-one STEM toolbox. Teach coding, robotics, AR, VR, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in one easy-to-use, web platform that works seamlessly on almost any device. It ranges from easy concepts like basic free play driving to complex concepts that even include sensors (moisture/conductivity, temperature/humidity, infrared, and many more). Learn more from this video.
Kibo Playbook
Why should you use…
Meet KIBO – The playful and creative STEAM coding robot! With KIBO, young learners in PreK-5 th grade create, design, decorate and bring their own robot to life with screen-free, hands-on programmable robotics.
The KIBO robot kit is based on 20 years of child development research, and lets young learners build, program, decorate, and run their own robot. KIBO is used in over 60 countries with proven efficacy in helping kids learn STEAM—and getting them excited about it! KinderLab offers a complete suite of curriculum to integrate STEAM elements into any subject.
STEAM learning has never been so much fun! Build. Art. Code. Play.