Lightbot
Lightbot is a programming game featuring a robot that completes a sequence of commands to solve puzzles and light up the tiles. As students move through the levels they learn about programming language and coding constructs such as sequential commands, procedures and loops. Lightbot is available to purchase for iOS and android devices, as well as web-based, and there are also teacher resources and explanations available on the lightbot resources website.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Apps |
| Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI6P02
Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | other programming languages |
| Keywords | Computer programming, Algorithms, Decision making, Conditional statements, Coding, Problem solving, Web-based application |
| Organisation | Lightbot Inc. |
| Copyright | Lightbot. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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