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) | F-2, 3-4 |
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Content type | Tools for learning |
Format | Apps |
Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking |
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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