Dot and Dash Robots
Dot and 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. Dot and 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 Dot and Dash Robots.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | F-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Robotics and drones |
| Keywords | Computer programming, Software, Algorithms, Educational toys, Robots, Tickle |
| Organisation | Wonder Workshop |
| Copyright | Wonder Workshop, Inc. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
Related resources
-
A matter of style
In this lesson sequence, students using the Zen Garden website reflect on criteria for effective design.
-
Scope and sequence overview
This resource provides a possible set of sequenced topics that could be used in teaching the Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies curriculum to address the content descriptions of the curriculum.
-
F-2: Digital systems: Hardware and software
At the F-2 level, students develop understandings of digital systems (hardware and software) when they use some key functions to undertake authentic curriculum tasks.
-
F-2: Digital systems: Changes in Technology
Changes to technology over time has affected many aspects of life.
-
F-2: Explore data: Data is all around us
In Digital Technologies representing data refers to the way data is symbolised, visually treated or provided as audio.