Dash Robots
Dash Robots are robot toys that can be programmed using iOS and android devices and free downloadable apps. Students unleash their creativity and experiment with programming as they design a set of behaviours for their robot including the ability to navigate objects, respond to voice, dance, move, and sing. Dash Robots are available for purchase and are supported by a range of online teacher resources. Tickle is a useful app for iOS devices to program Dash Robots.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems, Computational thinking, Algorithms |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2K01
Identify and explore digital systems and their components for a purpose
AC9TDI2P01
Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4P01
Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories
AC9TDI4P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI4P04
Implement simple algorithms as visual programs involving control structures and input
AC9TDI6P02
Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Robotics and drones |
| Keywords | Computer programming, Software, Algorithms, Educational toys, Robots |
| Organisation | Wonder Workshop |
| Copyright | Wonder Workshop, Inc. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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