With a name like Cargobot, you might think this iPad programming puzzle would be rather boring. I mean who wants to move cargo around? Strangely enough, a lot of students do. Especially those with an engineering mindset. You know, the ones that look at cranes for hours and wonder how they work. Cargobot is essentially […]
Code Combat Teaches Programming and Killing | Audio Review #141
It seems almost without exception that students LOVE to code. Especially when there is an interactive, web based environment that provides them instant feedback. So you might want to ask why we would need to gamify a process they already love. Well the folks at Code Combat went ahead and did that anyway. They took […]
Tynker Totally Takes Students From Zero to Hero in the Programming World | Audio Review #139
Tynker is a MASSIVE suite of programming tools, lessons and projects for individuals, classrooms and entire schools. It uses a Scratch like programming interface, but guides you along the way. Students sign up as part of a classroom that you as a teacher can manage. They then proceed through the lessons and projects that you […]
Codemonkey Is Javascript Tutorial For Elementary Students | Audio Review # 131
Codemonkey is a web based programming tutorial. It is a detailed, gamified instructional tool to teach basic javascript programming. Students are placed in a visually appealing environment with a monkey and some bananas. The monkey has various tasks to do and the students program the monkey to complete the tasks. Mistakes mean the monkey does […]
Audio Review # 110 | Codine For Newbies, Candy For Pros
Overview CodeCademy is a free, online, code instruction site. Not for the graphically driven among us, CoedCademy is crunchy and serious. If you wish to learn HTML, Python, or most of the popular coding languages out there, consider CodeCademy as an excellent resource. The user sees two windows, one with the code and one with […]
Audio Review # 38 | Introduce students of all ages to the world of programming with LightBot
Overview You are the little Lightbot robot and are asked to help light up the blue squares. You tell the robot to move various steps, then turn on the light to change the color of the tile. After programming it, you hit run and see if it worked. As it gets more difficult, you end […]
Audio Review # 21 | Hopscotch
Hopscotch is programming designed for anyone. It’s an easy to use app that teaches the basics of computer coding and programming. Bring your younger students into the world of programming with ease! Head to their website for more information. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Like this:Like […]
Audio Review # 11: The Hour of Code
The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 30 languages. No experience needed.Ages 4 to 104. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Like this:Like […]
Audio Review # 8: BeeBots
Award winning programmable floor robot, the Bee-Bot’s simple and child friendly layout is a perfect starting point for teaching control, directional language and programming to young children. Website: http://www.bee-bot.us/ Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Like this:Like Loading…
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