[Design and Technology] advice on electronics/robotics programs

[Charles Travis]

Hi Laura

We use Micro:bits to introduce coding (great STEM opportunities with these too) and link it with the Maqueen mini-robot, both available from https://www.pakronics.com.au<https://www.pakronics.com.au/products/micro-maqueen-micro-bit-educational-programming-robot-platform-df-rob0148-en> and other suppliers. They have been reliable and pretty bullet proof. The Micro:bit coding website, Makecode https://makecode.microbit.org/ has loads of tutorials and ideas for projects, as well the ability to code in block, Python or JavaScript. Students can work independently and take their coding almost as far as they like for Y8 level.

Hope that helps.
Cheers
Charlie Travis
Design and Technology Leading Teacher
Somerville Secondary College
Ph: 03 5973 1056
E-Mail: charles.travis at education.vic.gov.au<mailto:charles.travis at education.vic.gov.au>
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From: destech <destech-bounces at edulists.com.au> On Behalf Of Laura Murphy
Sent: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 9:49 AM
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Subject: [Design and Technology] advice on electronics/robotics programs

Morning everyone, one of our members has asked for some advice on introducing robotics/coding projects to his class. He's looking for things suitable for year 8's that will teach some coding. He's hoping to hear from teachers who are using things like edison bots or similar who can give him some advice and offer recommendations for things to try. Can anyone help? Many thanks, Laura






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