Computer Science Educators Asked by birwin on June 24, 2021
I have a class of 25 students. We want to learn programming robots using a blockly-type programming language. I would prefer having a robot for every student or at least one per every two students. Price is a concern. I would like to spend about max $50 per student.
I am mostly working with middle-school kids (7th and 8th grades). Most have never worked with robots nor have they programmed in any language (including blockly).
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Take a look at the Edison Programmable V2.0 Robot. (https://www.robotshop.com/en/edison-programmable-v20-robot.html) Available from Amazon. Also Makeblock mBot Robot Kit (Amazon.com)
I have read some articles about the Edison be used in school successfully. The Makeblock I just saw on Amazon.
Correct answer by Garth Flint on June 24, 2021
I'm a big fan of micro:bit and kits that companies build for them. For example, the Tinybit robot from Yahboom. It includes programming activities. I've bought hundreds of these and had good experiences with 12 - 16 year olds who are new to programming.
Answered by Randi W on June 24, 2021
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