ei603 session 2
DESCRIPTION
programming, logo, roamer, binaryTRANSCRIPT
Introduction to Programming
• CS Unplugged activity - Binary
• Programming within the National Curriculum at KS1/KS2
• An introduction to programmable toys
• Seymour Papert
• Logo
• Follow up Task
Session Overview
Binary Activity
Binary Activity
Draft National Curriculum Feb 2014
Draft National Curriculum Feb 2014
An introduction to programmable toys
An introduction to programmable toysFloor Robots
An introduction to programmable toysRoamer
“Roamer-Too is the latest version of the popular Roamer robot (now called Classic Roamer). It combines the latest robotic technology with the science of learning to create an exciting and dynamic educational tool that can help your students understand complex ideas across a wide range of age groups and subjects.” Valiant Technology
An introduction to programmable toysActivities
- Using a roamer, create an equilateral triangle - Knock down a tower of bricks- Navigate a maze - Shall we dance? Synchronous dancing robots.
Tip: Procedures are great for this.
Logo
Textease Turtle (Logo)
Follow up task
Activity:
Download KidsRuby from kidsruby.com
Read ‘How to use KidsRuby’ and then work through ‘Basic Programming’